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.
Former PD Tony Bear Dies
Former radio programmer Tony Bear has died from prostate cancer. He worked as PD and on-air personality at Mega 100 in Sacramento and WFLM/The Flame...
Radio Industry Vet Passes
Radio industry veteran Lee Cadena has passed away. Known for programming, on-air work at Urban Network, and managing Teena Marie, he died at home surrounded...
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 Cliff Winston has Died
Veteran radio DJ and programmer Cliff Winston has died from a massive heart attack. He was known for his work at legendary stations like KKBT...
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...
Prodigy from Mobb Deep Dead at 42
Prodigy from legendary rap duo Mobb Deep has died at age 42. The rapper, born Albert Johnson, was hospitalized due to complications from sickle cell...
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...
Soul Music Legend Leon Ware Dies at Age 77
Soul music legend Leon Ware died at age 77 on February 23, 2017. The Detroit-born songwriter and producer created hits for Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye,...
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....
Legendary Artist: Radio Snub Sparks D2C Entrepreneur
Legendary R&B and hip-hop artists are bypassing traditional radio by using direct-to-consumer strategies and social media to revive careers and generate revenue despite lack of...
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...
Acclaimed Chicago Producer Dies of Pneumonia Complications
Chicago producer Harvy Allbangers (William Howell) died at 38 from pneumonia complications. The acclaimed producer worked with artists like Consequence and Mashonda....
Snoop Dogg Gives Tribute to Prince on the 1’s and 2’s
Snoop Dogg paid tribute to Prince while DJing as Snoopadelic at Manhattan's Up&Down club. He played tracks from Prince's '1999' album and his own hits....
Mixgroup’s Tribute to Prince
The Mix Group creates an amazing radio imaging tribute to Prince. Professional audio tribute showcasing the legendary artist's impact on music and culture....