Radio Legend Vaughn Harper Dies
Radio legend Vaughn Harper has died after struggling with health issues. The veteran broadcaster was recently honored by his former station WBLS....
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Birmingham Radio Radio DJ Mz. Katt Dies
Birmingham radio DJ Katrina Holman, known as Mz. Katt from 95.7 Jamz, passed away after being hospitalized with an unknown ailment. The beloved personality was...
Former 92Q Radio DJ “Reggie Reg” Dies
Former 92Q radio DJ Reggie Calhoun, known as 'Reggie Reg,' died of congestive heart failure in Baltimore. The beloved radio personality was remembered for his...
Industry Vet Musician Dies Suddenly
Industry veteran Augie Johnson, founding member of R&B group Side Effect known for hit 'Always There,' was found dead by his fiancé over the weekend....
Industry Radio Vet Dies
Service Broadcasting Operations Manager Michael Erickson has died after battling cancer. The respected radio industry veteran led KRNB/KKDA and was known for mentoring broadcasters throughout...
Comedian James Hannah Dies
Comedian and writer James Hannah has passed away, as reported by industry comedy site Humor Mill. Hannah was known for his comedy work and writing...
Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Dies
Chuck Brown, the legendary bandleader who created go-go music and soundtracked black Washington for over 30 years, died at 75 at Johns Hopkins hospital....
Former Record Label Exec Dwayne Alexander Stabbed to Death
Former Capitol Records publicist Dwayne Alexander, 48, was fatally stabbed by a 22-year-old student while working as a counselor at a Los Angeles Job Corps...
Conscious Daughters/Rapper Karryl Smith Dies
Karryl Smith, known as Special One from pioneering Bay Area rap duo Conscious Daughters, passed away December 10, 2011 from blood clot complications....
Sister who Loaned Berry Gordy $800 to Start Motown Dies
Esther Gordy Edwards, Berry Gordy's sister who loaned him $800 to start Motown Records in 1959, died at age 91. She founded the Motown Museum...