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.
Paul Johnson, Chicago House Music Legend, Dies of Covid
Chicago house music legend Paul Johnson died at 50 after battling COVID-19. Known for his 1999 hit 'Get Get Down,' Johnson overcame paralysis to continue...
Impact Record Pool Founder Dannie “Fut” James Has Died
Impact Record Pool founder Dannie 'Fut' James has died from bone cancer complications. The music industry legend passed away Thursday after battling the disease....
Another Urban radio Vet Dies/Memorial Service
Memorial service announced for Fred Gordon, professionally known as Kelly Karson, former Music Director of WTLC-FM Indianapolis and urban radio veteran....
Pervis Staples, Co-Founder of The Staple Singers, Dies at 85
Pervis Staples, co-founding member of legendary gospel group The Staple Singers, died at 85 in Illinois. The influential soul and gospel artist helped create classics...
Singer “Wondress” has Died (video)
Wondress Hutchingon, singer on Mantronix's hit "Gotta Have Your Love" with Bryce Wilson, has died at age 56. The cause of death has not been...
Rapper DMX Has Died
Rapper DMX, born Earl Simmons, has died one week after being hospitalized following an overdose. The hip-hop legend was admitted to White Plains Hospital on...
Former WBLS Guest Host and Analyst Midwin Charles Has Died
Legal analyst and WBLS radio host Midwin Charles has died at age 47. The accomplished attorney appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and guest-hosted on New York's...
House Music DJ Legend Angel Moraes has Died
Legendary New York house music DJ Angel Moraes has passed away suddenly this weekend, surrounded by loved ones. The influential DJ's death was confirmed on...
House DJ Legend Angel Moraes has Died
Angel passed away yesterday abruptly. He passes away surrounded with the people that loved him unconditionaly. Chris,… Posted by Angel Moraes on Sunday, February 28,...
Rush Limbaugh Dies: Tributes from Radio Pros
Radio legend Rush Limbaugh's death prompts tributes from black radio personalities and industry professionals, reflecting on his complex legacy....
Jalil & Grandmaster Dee Honor John Ecstasy Fletcher
Whodini members Jalil and Grandmaster Dee honor their late bandmate John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher with an emotional tribute performance of 'Friends.'...
Jimi Hendrix at 50: Benztown Audio Tribute
Benztown Audio honors the 50th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's death with a special tribute. The legendary guitarist died September 18, 1970 at age 27....
Capitol Records Exec Quinn Coleman Has Died
Capitol Records executive Quinn Coleman, son of former BET president Debra Lee, has died suddenly at age 31. Coleman served as Senior Director of A&R....
Rapper FBG Duck Killed In Chicago Shooting
Chicago rapper FBG Duck was fatally shot in a targeted attack on Oak Street in the Gold Coast area. The 26-year-old artist, known for his...
Gospel Announcer Tyra Womack Murdered Outside Home
Gospel radio announcer Tyra Womack was shot and killed outside her Baltimore home Wednesday night following a neighbor dispute. The 57-year-old WEAA-FM host worked at...
Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters Dies
Bonnie Pointer of legendary R&B group The Pointer Sisters has died at age 69. The Grammy-winning artist co-wrote hit song 'Fairytale' during her career....
Bounce & Brown Sugar: Black Music Month Tribute
Bounce TV and Brown Sugar streaming service announce major Black Music Month celebration featuring iconic films and documentaries about legendary artists like Prince, Beyonc�, and...
Entertainment Legend Andre Harrell Tribute Airs Sunday
Entertainment legend Andre Harrell, founder of Uptown Records, will be honored in a star-studded tribute airing Sunday May 24th on BET and REVOLT TV. Chris...
Morris Chapman, Renowned Christian Composer, Dies at 82
Grammy and Dove Award-nominated Christian music composer Morris Chapman died at 82 after battling prostate cancer. His songs were recorded by Sandi Patty, Donald Lawrence...
Emily Sneeds thanks public for support after Troy’s death
Gospel singer Troy Sneed's widow Emily thanks the public for overwhelming support following his April 27th death from coronavirus complications....
Rap Singer Nate Dogg Dies at 41
Nathaniel 'Nate Dogg' Hale, the legendary rap-singer known for hits like 'Regulate' and 'The Next Episode,' has died at age 41 after battling health issues....
Rapper Shawty Lo Dies in Car Crash
Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo died in a car crash at age 40 when his Audi hit two trees. The D4L member was known for hits...
Singer Amy Winehouse Found Dead
Grammy-winning soul singer Amy Winehouse was found dead at her north London flat at age 27. Police are treating her death as unexplained....
Singer Cuba Gooding Found Dead in Car in Woodland Hills, CA
Cuba Gooding, lead singer of 70s R&B group The Main Ingredient and father of actor Cuba Gooding Jr., was found dead in his car in...
Celebrity DJ AM Found Dead in New York
Famous DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) was found dead in his NYC apartment at age 36, with drug paraphernalia reportedly at the scene. The DJ had...