Jazz Great Sonny Rollins Passes Away at 95

Walter Theodore “Sonny” Rollins was born Sep 7, 1930, in Harlem, New York City. He was…

The Commodores Bassist, Ronald LaPread has Passed Away

The Commodores were one of the most successful bands of the 1970s. They released several hit…

Dexter Wansel – The Man Behind the Music

Who arranged and produced music for Lou Rawls, Teddy Pendergrass, Patti LaBelle, and a post-Motown,Pre-Off The…

Foster Sylvers, From the Legendary Sylvers Family, Has Passed Away

Foster Sylvers was born on February 25, 1962, to a family embedded in music. Four out…

Clarence Carter, the Blind Musician Who Made You See His Music For What It Was, Has Passed Away

Clarence Carter’s name might not resonate the same way as Wilson Pickett, Bobby Womack, or AlGreen,…

The Life and Legacy of Kiki Shepard

Kiki Shepard, born Chiquita Renee Shepard, was one of the most recognizable faces in television history,…

Legendary Engineer Bob Powers Passes Away

Peace and blessings to all of my The FleetMag readers. This one here is a big…

A Voice of Faith and Harmony: Remembering Glenn O’Neil Wright

The passing of Glenn O’Neil Wright is a huge loss to R&B. As a longtime member…

Keep Hope Alive: The Life and Legacy of Jesse Jackson

Jesse Jackson was one of the most influential civil rights leaders and political figures in American…

Music Legend and Swishahouse Founder Michael 5000 Watts Has Passed Away

Houston’s rap culture and recording artists can be described in so many words. A major figure…

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