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Kevin Eubanks Leaves Tonight Show

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American Idol music director to replace him.

Perhaps he was on Team Coco? Kevin Eubanks announced on Monday that he will be leaving the Tonight Show after 18 years as Jay Leno’s sidekick. Producers didn’t waste any time in finding a replacement, hiring Rickey Minor, the musical director of American Idol. Eubanks’ final show will be May 28, while Minor is expected to show up on June 7.

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