Jun Mhoon has had one of the most interesting and diverse careers ever in the music industry.
At the age of ten, he met Pops Staples, and became the first touring drummer with the Staple
SIngers and opened for rock legends like The Bee Gees, The Doors, Bob Dylan, The Iron
Butterfly and many others. Jun produced Grammy Award winner, Pops Staples first solo
album, “Pops Staples”.
His “blissful ignorance”, as he calls it, combined with his innate creativity and ingenuity, led him
on a career path that includes roles as: drummer, band manager, music producer, record
executive, digital music pioneer with iTunes and TV producer. Jun has produced over 60
albums, with numerous Grammy nominations, played and recorded with Gene Chandler, Otis
Clay, Syl Johnson, Johnny Taylor, Count Basie, Andrea Crouch, Jesse Dixion, and more.
An incredible journey, guided by faith and his willingness to learn, and accept guidance and
wisdom from his elders, Jun Mhoon: The Rhythm of Life is a story like no other.
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is devoted to celebrating the great musical history
made in the state of Illinois. Every Black History Month the museum produces a profile on a
Black musical artist from Illinois, to educate viewers on our state’s rich cultural heritage that has
influenced music history worldwide.
The premier is Sunday 2/4/24 on YouTube,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv7spRFTbW0
