Happy Birthday Gerald Levert!(July 13, 1966 – November 10, 2006) Good Day to the fine readers of TheUrbanMusicScene.com….What’s Happening? Today, we want to take some time to honor and wish a special day one of the finest, remarkable R&B singers of our time: Mr. Gerald Levert. Happy Birthday to the …
By Susan Mutharia | T.U.M.S.On an interview with the Rolling Stone magazine, Clarence Clemons once said “I call the stage the healing floor. Whatever is wrong with you once you get on that stage is fine until you get off the stage. The mind is a very strong thing.” This …
Pioneer for Women and Blacks in the Entertainment Business, Fayrene Treadwell, Dies at 84
BURBANK, CA – Fayrene (Faye) Treadwell,
one of the first female African American entertainment managers in
history, died last week in Burbank, CA where she lived with her
daughter. She was 84.
The entertainment pioneer passed away after a lengthy illness, according to her daughter, Tina Treadwell, president of Treadwell Entertainment and former VP of Talent and Music Specials at Disney Channel.
After
the death of her husband George Treadwell, the legendary manager of the
late Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington, Ruth Brown, Billie Holiday, and
Sammy Davis, Jr, Faye Treadwell bought out her late husband’s former business partners and assumed management and control of The Drifters. The
historic deal ultimately resulted in Faye Treadwell becoming one of a
handful of women entertainment manager’s in the late 1960’s, and one of
the first Black female managers. To continue, please click “MORE”!
The master of the spoken word and one of Rap music’s most influential, otherwise recognized throughout the industry as the “Godfather of Rap Music” – Gil Scott Heron – passed away Friday evening. He was 62. Gil Scott Heron was best known in the game for his classic single, “The …
According to news reports, well known singer and songwriter Phoebe Snow passed away recently from complications stemming from a brain hemorrhage suffered earlier this year. The legendary guitarist, who had a hit single from the 70’s “The Poetry Man” was 60. The soulful Folk music songstress released a string of …
R & B Icon BOBBY BROWN Mourns Loss of Mother, But Vows to Celebrate Her Life New York, NY January 22, 2011—Grammy Award Winning Recording Artist/Actor and TV Reality Star, BOBBY BROWN is mourning the loss of his beloved mother, Carole Brown who passed away Thursday, January 20th in Los …
Billy Taylor – July 24, 1921 – December 28, 2010
Billy Taylor Performing At Highlights In Jazz May 13, 2010 Photo by Jim Eigo
Dr.
Billy Taylor, a Jazz pianist, composer, educator and broadcaster who
encompassed that rare combination of creativity, intelligence, vision,
commitment and leadership, qualities that made him one of our most
cherished national treasures, died in New York on December 28, 2010. He
was 89 and lived in Riverdale, New York.
The cause was heart failure, according to his daughter, Kim Taylor-Thompson.
The distinguished ambassador of the jazz community to the
world-at-large, Dr. Billy Taylor’s recording career spanned over six
decades. He also composed over three hundred and fifty songs, as well as
works for theatre, dance and symphony orchestras. to continue, Please click “MORE”!
The Rhythm & Blues Foundation Mourns the Loss of Teena Marie
The
Rhythm & Blues Foundation announced today that “we are saddened by
loss of our friend and R&B Legend Teena Marie”. A recipient of the
R&B Foundation’s 2008 Pioneer Award; Teena considered the
acknowledgment to be one of the greatest honors of her illustrious
career. Upon accepting her award in 2008, a tearful Marie said,
“Everything I ever asked God to give me, he gave me, and I have to give
him the glory. I asked my heavenly father to take my poetry and let me
set it to music, and he did”.
A statement from Damon Williams Chairman of the R&B
Foundation reads: “Teena was a true Pioneer of R&B music and a
Musical Bridge Builder. She brought people from all walks of life
together under the banner of soulful, heartfelt music”. Her amazing
voice and classic songs like “Square Biz”, “Lover Girl”, and
unforgettable duet “Fire and Desire” with Rick James will continue to be
played and enjoyed by the world keeping her presence alive”. “We were
delighted and honored to have her in our presence to accept her well
deserved Pioneer Award in 2008; she will truly be missed by us all”. To continue, Please click “MORE”!
Stax Records/Concord Music Group’s statement on the passing of Teena Marie
Stax Records, the Concord Music Group family and millions of fans
around the world, lost a great artist and friend on Sunday when soul
music icon Teena Marie died at the age of 54.
An
internationally renowned singer, songwriter, producer,
multi-instrumentalist and performer, Teena Marie, released her
thirteenth and final album, Congo Square
on June 9, 2009 for legendary soul music label Stax Records. The
critically acclaimed collection was a personal milestone for the iconic,
Grammy nominated soul music star and Rhythm & Blues Awards Lifetime
Achievement recipient as it marked her 30th year in the industry she
loved. To continue, Please click “MORE”!
C’mon….you knew this was coming in a matter of time…
We are going to hit you with the powerful, deep soul enigma of the late Teddy Pendergrass.
“…It looks like another Love TKO….”