Jerry Butler, Soul Singer, Dies at 85
Jerry Butler, influential soul singer and founding member of The Impressions, has died at 85 from Parkinson's disease. Known as 'The Iceman,' Butler was inducted...
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Farewell to Quincy Jones: A Legacy Beyond Music (videos)
Quincy Jones, legendary music producer and composer, passed away at age 91 at his Bel-Air home. Known for producing Michael Jackson's albums and We Are...
Music Industry Mourns Loss of James Leach
James Leach, SESAC Vice President of Creative Operations, has passed away. Known for championing Black artists and building industry connections throughout his decades-long career....
Kevin Chisholm, Esteemed Music Industry Figure, Passes Away
Kevin Chisholm, former tour manager for Carlos Santana and production manager for Bill Graham Presents, passed away August 10th after decades in music industry....
Etterlene “Mama” DeBarge has Died
Etterlene 'Mama' DeBarge, matriarch of the famous DeBarge musical family, has died. She was the mother of DeBarge group members and author of 'Other Side...
Philly Radio Host Mary Mason Passes at 94, Leaving a Legacy
Philadelphia radio host Mary Mason has passed away at age 94, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in broadcasting. The veteran radio personality was a beloved...
Alfa Anderson, Chic’s Front Woman, Dies
Alfa Anderson, the iconic lead vocalist of disco legends Chic, has passed away. The singer helped define the disco era alongside Nile Rodgers....
Congressman Gerry Connolly Dies at 75
Congressman Gerry Connolly has died at age 75, according to a family statement. The Virginia representative's passing marks the end of his political career....
Hip-Hop Mourns: Rapper Chino XL Dead at 50 (video) –
Hip-hop legend Chino XL has passed away at age 50. The respected lyricist was known for his complex wordplay and controversial feuds throughout his career....
RIP Gary Jackson (Urban Network, HITS and BRE Magazine)
Gary Jackson, longtime editor at Urban Network, HITS, and BRE Magazine, has passed away. Jackson worked alongside industry veterans and was known for his laid-back...
South African Music Pioneer Chris Ghelakis Passes Away at 70
South African music pioneer Chris Ghelakis, founder of Electromode and former owner of The Thunderdome venue, has died at 70 after battling cancer....
Mark Raymond’s Headstone (pic)
Radio veteran Mark Raymond, who passed away in November 2009, is buried in his hometown of Trenton, NJ. His headstone photo shows final resting place....
Florida A&M Mourns Football Legend Ken
Florida A&M University mourns the loss of Ken Riley, who died at 72. The FAMU legend was a star quarterback, coach, and NFL cornerback with...
Ken Spellman aka “Special K” has Died
Industry veteran Ken Spellman, known as 'Special K,' has passed away. The digital creator founded Soundcheck Media Group and served as Program Director at Sirius...
Kevin Fleming, Music Industry Veteran, Dies at 65
Kevin Fleming, influential music industry veteran and CEO of The Urban Buzz, has died at 65 after battling pancreatic cancer. His 40+ year career spanned...
Industry Veteran Vernon Slaughter Dies
Music industry veteran Vernon Slaughter, former VP of CBS Records' Black Music Marketing department, died at 63 from diabetes complications in Phoenix....
Blues Legend Lucky Peterson Has Died
Blues legend Lucky Peterson has died at age 55 at his Dallas home. The musician began his career at age 5 and toured worldwide throughout...
UPDATE: Kris Kelley
Urban radio personality Kris Kelley was found dead in her apartment after choking while eating alone. She had been out of touch with the industry...
From Records to Racetracks: Jerry Moss’ Remarkable Journey
Jerry Moss, co-founder of A&M Records with Herb Alpert, passed away at 88. The music mogul built an independent label empire and later found success...
Ray Lewis’ Son Ray Lewis III has Died at 28
Ray Lewis III, son of Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis, has tragically passed away at age 28. The former college football player also pursued...
5th Member of the Original Force MDs has Died (video)
Jessie Daniels, co-lead singer on Force MDs' hit "Tender Love," has died at 57. He was the 5th and final member of the original R&B...
Jerry Springer, Beloved Daytime Talk Show Host, Dies at 79
Jerry Springer, iconic daytime talk show host and former Cincinnati mayor, died at 79 after cancer diagnosis. The Jerry Springer Show ran 28 seasons....
Industry Vet B. Jeffery Grant Clark has Died
Industry veteran B. Jeffery Grant Clark, longtime RCA Inspiration executive and former Buffalo radio DJ, has passed away. The respected music executive was known for...
STATEMENT FROM DIONNE WARWICK REGARDING BURT BACHARACH
Dionne Warwick releases heartfelt statement on Burt Bacharach's passing, calling him family and her musical partner. The legendary duo's bond transcended music....
Iconic Music Composer Burt Bacharach has Died
Legendary composer Burt Bacharach has died at age 94. Known for iconic hits with Dionne Warwick and other stars, his distinctive sound defined decades of...