'Idol' Bandleader Rickey Minor to Replace Kevin Eubanks

April 13, 2010 Television

"Extra" has confirmed that "American Idol" musical director Rickey Minor is headed for "The Tonight Show."

Eubanks announced on Monday that he would be leaving the show May 28, but his replacement was to be announced on Wednesday's "Tonight Show."

Minor has a long list of musical credits, including working as musical director for
Beyoncé, Ray Charles, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, plus many more big-name celebrities.

The new bandleader will debut with Jay Leno and the "Tonight Show Band" on June 7.

The move was first reported by TMZ.

Filed Under: Television, Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks

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