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Pioneer for Women and Blacks in the Entertainment Business, Fayrene Treadwell, Dies at 84

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”!

Jazz Pianist Dr. Billy Taylor Passes Away….Dec. 28th, 2010

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”!

Stax Records/Concord Music Group Releases Statement on the passing of music legend Teena Marie

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”!

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