Category : Industry Passings
Industry Passings honoring radio, music, and media professionals whose contributions shaped the business, documenting their careers, leadership, and lasting impact on the industry.
Steve McNair’s Funeral and News Report (vid)
Friends, family, and fans pay their respects at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, where Steve McNair’s casket was on display and the memorial service...
Michael Jackson Memorial Cost LA $1.4M, City Seeks Donations
It’s absolutely no joke, LA is cash strapped and broke. The city, which is looking at cutting most social programs like welfare, free medical assistance...
Singer/Producer/Songwriter Robert Brookins has Died
Robert Brookins passed away from a heart attack on the 15th of April 2009. He was 46 Born: Robert F. Brookins Jr., 7th October 1962,...
Marvin Gaye Tribute Ceremony Planned for 25th Anniversary
On Wednesday, April 1st, it will be 25 years since legendary Motown singer Marvin Gaye was killed. For many, the loss of Marvin Gaye seems...
Legendary Station Owner/Industry Vet Dies
Originally posted on 2009-02-23 10:18:29 Influential Hampton Roads Bishop Levi E. Willis Sr. dies | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com. Originally posted on 2009-02-23 10:18:29 Bishop Levi...
OH NO: DJ Electrocuted Last Year Died and gets Reunion bash
The Washington Inn is hosting an ’80s party this Saturday to benefit a disc Radio DJey who died last year. Party Force Entertainers & DJs,...
Lil Boosie’s Daughter Dead?
The local news reports that a 2-year-old girl was run over by her father as he was loading the children in the car. The father...
Morning DJ Michael Bandy Dies at 37
A community memorial service for Michael Band y, co-host of Band y and Bailey in the Morning, which airs on WLXX 92.9 The Bear, has...
Bill Drake Has Died
For those of us who came into radio in the 80s and 90s, we have this man to thank for watching our salaries and egos...
Levi Stubbs Funeral Info
Funeral: MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008 Family Hour: 10:00 AM Service: 11:00 AM Greater Grace Temple 23500 W. Seven Mile Road (East of Telegraph Road) Detroit...
RIP Terrance Keith Smith
(BlackPressMagazine.com) - Popular New York radio host Terrence Keith Smith, aka TK Smith, 40, died in his sleep on March 16 2008 at his home...
Ronnie Johnson’s Memorial Info
St. Ann's Church16 Jefferson St.Nyack, NY 10960Friday, Jan 4, 5-9PM WakeSat, Jan 5, 10AM - Memorial ServiceFuneral HomeHannemann Funeral Home88 S....
Ike Turner Dead at 76
Don’t know if Tina is too upset but her ex husband the legendary Ike Turner has died. Turner was highly upset that his image was...
Mannie Fresh’s Sister Killed- News Video
You won't believe this story, watch video...