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.
Veteran Radio Personality Guy Brody Memorial�
Veteran radio personality Guy Brody, known for his morning show and developing Baton Rouge's first FM hip-hop station WEMX-Max94, passed away August 6th, 2019....
Industry Vet Guy Brody Succumbs to Cancer
Veteran radio DJ Guy Brody passed away Monday after a brief battle with brain cancer. The popular 80s personality worked across major markets including New...
Industry Vet Bob Slade has Died
Bob Slade, legendary NYC radio personality who served WBLS, Hot 97, and WLIB for over 40 years, has died after battling kidney disease. The Harlem...
Radio Host Fatally Hit By Train While Jogging
Conservative talk radio host Michael 'Doc' Thompson was fatally struck by an Amtrak train while jogging in Haltom City, TX on February 5th, 2019....
REPORT: Rasheed Constantine Najm of Nappy Headz has Died?
Rasheed Constantine Najm of R&B group Nappy Headz has reportedly died after battling health issues for over a decade. The group member had been on...
Black Music Honors Celebrates Music Legends
The 3rd Annual Black Music Honors celebrated iconic artists Bobby Brown, Faith Evans, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Whodini, and Stephanie Mills with tribute performances....
Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert on August 30
A star-studded musical tribute to Aretha Franklin will be held August 30 at Detroit's Chene Park Amphitheatre, featuring over 20 artists including Gladys Knight and...
Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, Passes Away at 76 in Detroit
Aretha Franklin, the legendary Queen of Soul, passed away at 76 in Detroit from pancreatic cancer. The first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll...
Radio Broadcaster Dies after Getting Out of Stalled Van
Larry Bruce Cotlar, host of 'Cotlar and Company' on 1350 ESPN Iowa, died after being swept away by floodwaters when he exited his stalled van...
TIDAL & EJI Concert for Justice Memorial
TIDAL partners with Equal Justice Initiative to livestream Concert for Peace and Justice celebrating the National Memorial opening. Features The Roots, Usher, Common, and Kirk...
Cliff Winston Funeral Information
KJLH radio colleague Cliff Winston's funeral services scheduled for January 4, 2018 at West Angeles Church. Viewing Wednesday at Angelus Funeral Home....
Industry Vet A.D. Washington has Died
Music industry veteran A.D. Washington has passed away, shocking colleagues and friends. The respected industry figure was caring for his father at the time of...
Death Wish: Eli Roths Reimagining of the 1974 Thriller
Director Eli Roth reimagines the 1974 revenge thriller Death Wish starring Bruce Willis. The action-packed remake hits theaters November 22nd....
Carl Conner Funeral Informaton
Radio broadcasting veteran Carl Conner Sr. passed away June 23rd after 47 years in the industry. His funeral service will be held July 8, 2017...
Industry Vet Garnet Reid Found Dead
Music industry veteran Garnet Reid, who worked at Universal Records and helped break Cash Money Records and Nelly into mainstream success, was found dead in...
NABJ Mourning the Death of Founder Claude Lewis
NABJ founder Claude Lewis, pioneering black journalist and mentor, died at 82 in Cherry Hill, NJ. Lewis co-founded PABJ in 1973 and helped establish NABJ...
Al Jarreau: Versatile Music Legend and Humanitarian
Al Jarreau remains the only artist to win Grammy awards in pop, R&B, and jazz categories. The versatile singer earned seven Grammys and touched countless...
Guest Post: My Thoughts On Bishop Eddie Long’s Death.
Radio personality KD Bowe shares thoughtful reflections on Bishop Eddie Long's passing, calling for respectful mourning despite controversy surrounding the Atlanta megachurch pastor....
Gamble and Huff Mourn Robert Edwards’ Death
Robert 'Big Sonny' Edwards, original member of The Intruders and pioneer of the Philadelphia Sound, has died. The group's 1968 hit 'Cowboys to Girls' helped...
Fourth Member of Force MDs Dies
Fourth Force MDs member Trisco has died from stage 4 cancer, leaving only two original members of the 80s R&B group behind their hit 'Tender...
DJ Official Dies after Double Lung Transplant
DJ Official, longtime collaborator with Christian rapper Lecrae, has died following complications from a double lung transplant needed due to rare cancer....
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....
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...
Busta Rhymes Pays Tribute to A Tribe Called Quest
Busta Rhymes delivered a surprise tribute performance to A Tribe Called Quest at the 2016 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards. The hip-hop legends received the...
Doug Banks Memorial Services
Radio legend Doug Banks' memorial service will be held April 16th at 10 am at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home in Dallas, TX following his recent...