Pepé Willie, Minneapolis Sound Pioneer, Dies at 76

Pepé Willie, Minneapolis Sound Pioneer, Dies at 76

The Minneapolis Music community has lost a legend. Linster Herbert Willie, Jr., affectionately known to the world as Pepé, passed away Sunday, June 1, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis after a brief illness. He was 76. The post Remembering Pepé Willie appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

Prince's Mentor Pepé Willie Passed Away At 76

Pepé Willie, one of the most influential figures behind Prince’s rise to stardom, passed away on May 31 at age 76 after a battle with cancer. Known for his deep ties to the Minneapolis music scene, Willie was often the first person aspiring artists turned to for advice or support—and for good reason. After moving […]