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Soul Singer Donny Gerrard Has Passed Away at Age of 75


 
DONNY GERRARD
LEAD SINGER OF SKYLARK’S 1972 CLASSIC “WILDFLOWER”
HAS PASSED AWAY AT AGE OF 75
 
Donny Gerrard, the smooth soul singer who was lead vocalist of David Foster’s band Skylark on their 1972 classic “Wildflower,” has passed away at the age of 75. He had been under hospice care for cancer at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “Our dear brother Donny passed away early this morning at home, peacefully, surrounded by family,” said Adam Ayers of Red Light Management.

Jody Watley Kicks Off Black History Month as SiriusXM “Big 80s on 8” Guest DJ on Feb. 9th, 2022


 
Jody Watley Kicks Off Black History Month
As
SiriusXM ‘Big 80s on 8’ Guest DJ
on Feb 9.
 
In celebration of Black History Month, SiriusXM welcomes iconic singer Jody Watley as Guest DJ on their radio show, ‘Big 80s on 8.’ The popular radio show featuring the celebrated artist originally aired February 1. You can catch the rebroadcast of the show, February 9 at 3 pm EST.

Mary Wilson -“The Motown Anthology” | Available March 4th, 2022 | LISTEN!


 
Mary Wilson -“The Motown Anthology”
 
The First-Ever Collection Recognizing the Contribution and Career of the Legendary Motown Superstar Available March 4
 
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Singer, activist, author, fashion icon, actress, U.S. cultural ambassador, motivational speaker, dancer, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, trailblazer, legend, Supreme: Mary Wilson earned her place in music history.

Motown/UMe Releases Marvin Gaye “Save The World: Remix Suite” From Acclaimed Producer SaLaAM ReMi | LISTEN!


 
Motown/UMe Release Marvin Gaye ‘Save The World: Remix Suite’ From Acclaimed Producer SaLaAM ReMi
 
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As part of the ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s iconic album, What’s Going On, Motown/UMe is releasing Save The World: Remix Suite from GRAMMY®-nominated producer SaLaAM ReMi today.

Motown/UMe & Paralyzed Veterans of America Honor Veterans Release New Animated Video for Marvin Gaye’s Classic Song “I Want to Come Home For Christmas” | WATCH!


 
Motown/UMe and Paralyzed Veterans of America Honor Veterans with New Animated Video for Marvin Gaye’s Classic Song, “I Want to Come Home For Christmas”
 
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of Veterans Day and America’s veterans and servicemen and servicewomen, Motown/UMe and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), have teamed up to premiere a new animated video for Marvin Gaye’s poignant holiday masterpiece song, “I Want to Come Home For Christmas.”

Capitol Records to Release “A Sentimental Christmas with Nat “King” Cole and Friends: Cole Classics Reimagined” on Oct. 29th, 2021 | WATCH OFFICIAL TRAILER!


 
“A SENTIMENTAL CHRISTMAS WITH NAT “KING” COLE AND FRIENDS: COLE CLASSICS REIMAGINED”
 
Capitol Records, in conjunction with King Cole Partners, LLC, will release “A Sentimental Christmas with Nat “King” Cole and Friends: Cole Classics Reimagined” on October 29.

Music Legend Billy Preston’s Classic Project “Encouraging Words” to be Reissued on Vinyl Oct. 29th, 2021


 
BILLY PRESTON’S ‘ENCOURAGING WORDS’ VINYL ALBUM RELEASE ON OCTOBER 29 CELEBRATES LEGENDARY ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAMER
 
‘Encouraging Words,’ Billy Preston’s Second Album For Apple Records, Includes Three Gospel-Funk Inspired Covers: The Beatles’ “I’ve Got A Feeling” Plus George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” And “All Things Must Pass”
 
LOS ANGELES — October 8, 2021 — From rock ‘n’ roll jams to rousing gospel to electrifying blues, Encouraging Words exemplifies the wide-ranging talent that Billy Preston was revered for by fans, critics and peers.

Marvin Gaye’s Classic LP “What’s Going On” (50th Anniversary 2LP Edition) Arrives Feb. 18th, 2022


 
Marvin Gaye
What’s Going On – 50th Anniversary 2LP Edition
The No. 1 Album of All Time from Original Analog Tapes
Plus Bonus Material Out December 3, 2021
 
Remixes from Acclaimed Producer Salaam Remi out November 19th
 
OCTOBER 7, 2021 (Los Angeles, CA) — Throughout 2021, the world has been celebrating the life and legacy of R&B pioneer Marvin Gaye to honor the 50th anniversary of the release of his groundbreaking record What’s Going On.

Rick James Hit Album “Glow” Available Now as a Digital Deluxe Edition | WATCH VIDEO!


 
RICK JAMES’ HIT ALBUM GLOW IS AVAILABLE
TODAY AS A DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION
 
SHOWTIME® Premieres Director Sacha Jenkins’ Critically Acclaimed Documentary BITCHIN’: THE SOUND AND FURY OF RICK JAMES On Friday, September 3 at 9 PM ET/PT
 
Los Angeles, CA – September 3, 2021 – Celebrating the extraordinary life of Punk Funk singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and pioneer Rick James, today Motown/UMe released the digital Deluxe Edition of James’ 1985 hit album Glow, featuring 11 bonus tracks.