The Industry Bids Farewell to Icon Casey Kasem
Legendary radio host Casey Kasem passed away on Father's Day at age 82. His iconic voice was recognized by generations of music fans worldwide....
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Elroy Smith offers Tribute to KJ Holiday
Elroy Smith of Reach Media Inc. pays tribute to late broadcaster KJ Holiday, remembering him as an extraordinary father and man of integrity with an...
Wes “Party” Johnson has Died: Funeral Information
Funeral services announced for beloved radio personality Wes 'Party' Johnson. Memorial service scheduled for May 31, 2014 in Littleton, NC....
Radio GM Brad Deetz Dies in Motorcycle Accident
Radio personality and DLC Media General Manager Brad Deetz, 46, died in a motorcycle accident after colliding with a truck in an intersection....
Owner of the Detroit Lions, William Clay Ford Dies
William Clay Ford, owner of the Detroit Lions and last surviving grandson of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford, died at age 88 from pneumonia....
industry Vet Alan Lott Passes
Music industry veteran Alan Lott has passed away, as announced by his wife Lygia on Facebook. The longtime radio and music executive died March 5th,...
NFL Player Roy Simmons, Who Later Came Out Dies
Former NFL player Roy Simmons, who made history coming out as gay on The Phil Donahue Show in 1992, died at age 57 in his...
Marvin’s Gaye’s Ex Wife Anna Gordy Passes
Anna Gordy Gaye, sister of Motown founder Berry Gordy and ex-wife of legendary singer Marvin Gaye, has passed away surrounded by family members including son...
Activist and Playwright Amiri Baraka Dies at 79
Legendary activist, poet, and playwright Amiri Baraka died at age 79 after weeks of failing health. Known for influential works like 'The Black Mass' and...
New Orleans Music Industry Icon Larry McKinley Dies at 85
New Orleans music industry legend Larry McKinley, co-founder of Minit Records and key figure in the Jazz & Heritage Festival, died at 85 from complications...
Singer Puff Johnson Dies
R&B singer Puff Johnson has died from cervical cancer at 8pm. The music community mourns the loss of the talented artist who battled the disease....
Duane Oliver Taylor: Hip Hop Publicist
Duane Oliver Taylor was an influential hip-hop publicist who worked with major artists like LL Cool J, KRS-One, Will Smith, and Britney Spears at labels...
Popular Florida DJ Sheldon Martinez Dies
Popular Florida DJ Sheldon Martinez, known as DJ Saxwell, died at age 43 in a car crash on May 18, 2013. The Florida A&M alum...
Folk Icon, Richie Havens Dies at the Age of 72
Folk legend Richie Havens, famous for his iconic Woodstock opening performance, died at 72 from a heart attack. The beloved musician toured for 40 years....
Renowned Songwriter George Henry Jackson Passes Away at 68
Renowned songwriter George Henry Jackson passed away at 68, leaving behind classic hits like 'One Bad Apple' by The Osmonds and 'Old Time Rock &...
Funeral Services for Roger Ebert Today
Funeral services for beloved Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago....
R.I.P Roger Ebert
Legendary film critic Roger Ebert has died at age 70, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Ebert recently announced a leave due to cancer resurgence....
Founding Member of the Miracles Dies: R.I.P Bobby Rogers
Bobby Rogers, founding member of the Miracles and Motown legend, died at age 73. Born same day as Smokey Robinson, he helped form the iconic...
Industry Vet Graham Armstrong Dies
Industry veteran Graham Armstrong, former Urban Network staffer and radio executive, died from pneumonia complications. He was known for his passion for African American music...
Fontella Bass “Rescue Me” Dies
Fontella Bass, the soul singer behind the hit 'Rescue Me,' died at 72 from heart attack complications. She fought for years to get proper songwriting...
Industry Vet Senator Bennie Turner Dies
Senator Bennie Turner, Mississippi State Senator and radio industry veteran, passed away November 27, 2012. Turner served the 16th district since 1994....
Joe “Butterball” Tamburro has Died
Urban radio legend Joe 'Butterball' Tamburro passed away at age 70 after struggling with health issues. He was still hosting shows on WDAS AM....
Legendary Motown Bassist Bob Babbitt Passes Away at 74
Legendary Motown bassist Bob Babbitt, member of the Funk Brothers, passed away at 74 from brain cancer complications. He played on iconic hits like 'What's...
RIP Maria Cole: Natalie Cole’s Mom Dies from Cancer
Maria Cole, widow of legendary Nat King Cole and mother of Natalie Cole, died at 89 after battling cancer. The former Big Band singer passed...
R.I.P -Melvin C. Butler, aka DJ “The Cooker”
Melvin C. Butler, known as DJ 'The Cooker,' passed away at 69. The veteran radio personality worked at WKND Hartford and WDAS Philadelphia....
