The Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, who helped lead the civil rights movement, has died, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute said Wednesday.
The co-founder of Sugar Hill Records, Sylvia Robinson has died.
R&B diva, Vesta Williams, best known for 1980's hits "Don't Blow A Good Thing" and "Congratulations," has been found dead in a possible drug overdose in...
Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, has died at age 70.
Soul-jazz singer Amy Winehouse was found dead Saturday in her London home. She was 27.
Legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons died today of complications from a stroke he suffered back on June 12.
Clarice Taylor, who played Dr. Cliff Huxatable's mother, passed away Monday at the age of 93.
Jonas Bevacqua, one of the founders of the urban clothing company LRG passed away.
Poet, Writer, Musician, and Activist Gil Scott-Heron best known for "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" passed away Friday at the age of 62.
According to reports from Roland Martin and CNN, singer Teena Marie known for "Lovergirl" has passed away. She was 54.