Industry Passings honoring radio, music, and media professionals whose contributions shaped the business, documenting their careers, leadership, and lasting impact on the industry.
Teena Marie Remembered as a Trailblazer in R&B Music
Remembering Teena Marie as a groundbreaking R&B artist whose talent transcended racial boundaries. Berry Gordy kept her identity secret to let her voice speak first....
Los Angeles Urban Radio Announcer Leo Knott has Died
Chicago native and radio legend Leo Knott has passed away. The veteran announcer worked at multiple LA stations including KDAY, KACE, KGFJ, and KJLH....
Roger “Mr. Prinze” Clayton of Uncle Jamms Army Dies
Roger Clayton, known as Mr. Prinze from legendary West Coast Hip-Hop crew Uncle Jamms Army, has died. He was a key architect of West Coast...
Gospel Legend Albertina Walker Passes Away at 4:30 AM
Gospel legend Albertina Walker, founder of The Caravans and known as the Queen of Gospel Music, passed away at 4:30 AM. The influential artist launched...
Program Director Dies while Swimming
John Andrew 'Andyman' Davis, WWCD-FM program director, died at 42 while swimming in Long Lake, Michigan during a family vacation....
Harvey Fuqua, Moonglows Founder, Dies at 86
Harvey Fuqua, founder of R&B group The Moonglows and early mentor to Marvin Gaye, died at age 80 in Detroit. The influential producer discovered Gaye...
Denver DJ Rick Steele Feared Dead After Canal Fall
Denver radio host Rick Steele, 48, is missing after possibly falling into a canal while trying to rescue his dog. The morning show DJ was...
DJ Randy Jones Dies
Randy Jones, longtime morning DJ for WDHR in Pikeville and voice of local sports, died at age 59. The beloved broadcaster was known for starting...
WDKX Mourns Passing of Founder and CEO Andrew A. Langston
WDKX founder and CEO Andrew A. Langston passed away June 10, 2010. He launched the Rochester radio station in 1974, naming it after Frederick Douglass,...
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...
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...
Researcher Infiltrates Gangs for Study
(At first glance this guy would NOT fit in and would be suspect in the Ghetto. He does express this) For seven years, sociologist Sudhir...
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....
R&B Singer found Murdered
La La Brown -best known for singing on Lyfe Jennings song S.E.X. - was murdered in Milwaukee,WI.The singer and her boyfriend JeTannue Clayborn were found...