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....
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Original “Wednesday Addams,” Lisa Loring has Died (video)
Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Addams from the classic TV series, has died at age 64 after suffering a stroke. Her iconic character recently gained...
Sarah Dash of Labelle Fame has Died (video)
Sarah Dash, original member of R&B group Labelle known for hit 'Lady Marmalade,' has died at age 76. The singer remained with the group until...
ROBERT LOUIS GORDY, SR. DIES AT 91
Robert Louis Gordy Sr., brother of Motown founder Berry Gordy, died at 91 from natural causes. The music executive ran Jobete Publishing for 20+ years....
Singer Joyce Sims Has Died
80s R&B singer Joyce Sims has died at age 63. Known for hits like 'Come Into My Life' and collaborations with Mantronix, the Rochester native...
Jazz Musician Joey Defrancesco Has Died (video)
Jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco has died at 51. The multi-instrumentalist was discovered by Miles Davis and released over 30 albums during his career....
Burrell Communications Group Mourns One of Its Finest
Linda Jefferson, senior VP of Burrell Communications Group, passed away after nearly 40 years with the pioneering Black advertising agency. She was a respected media...
Farewell Rory Wahid Bayyan Bell, Brother of Robert Kool Bell
Rory Wahid Bayyan Bell, youngest brother of Kool & the Gang co-founder Robert 'Kool' Bell, has died at age 62 from lung cancer. He worked...
Neil Balnaves, Former Australian Executive, Dies in Boating Accident
Former Australian TV executive and philanthropist Neil Balnaves, 77, died in a boating accident aboard luxury yacht The World off Tahiti's coast....
Industry Legend Dick Griffey Has Died
Music industry legend Dick Griffey, founder of SOLAR Records and the man behind Shalamar's success, died from complications of quadruple bypass surgery....
Lynn Tolliver Funeral Information
Funeral services for radio legend Orrin 'Lynn' Tolliver Jr. will be held Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 at Pentecostal Church of Christ in Cleveland, OH....
