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January 18, 2016
Mott The Hoople Drummer Dale 'Buffin' Griffin Passes
DALE "BUFFIN" GRIFFIN, drummer and founding member of MOTT THE HOOPLE, has died from Alzheimer’s disease at 67, his label, ANGEL AIR, announced TODAY. After playing in a variety of local British bands, GRIFFIN would eventually team up … more »
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December 28, 2015
William Guest, One Of Gladys Knight's Pips, 74, Passes
WILLIAM GUEST, a member of GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE PIPS, died on THURSDAY (DECEMBER 24th) in DETROIT of congestive heart failure at the age of 74, his sister and biographer DHYANA ZIEGLER told ASSOCIATED PRESS. GUEST was a member of the GRAMMY-winning … more »
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November 6, 2015
Dr. Derrick Gilbert AKA D-Knowledge Passes
Writer/Performer Dr. DERRICK GILBERT, PhD, aka poet D-KNOWLEDGE, lost his battle with liver disease on SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1st. He was 45. GILBERT is survived by his father, Jazz bassist STANLEY GILBERT, his mother and strongest supporter MARY GILBERT, … more »
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September 10, 2015
Roxanne Shante To Host Hip Hop Hall Of Fame Awards
The 2015 HIP HOP HALL OF FAME AWARDS show is set to air on national TV in NEW YORK CITY this fall, hosted once again by legendary rap MC ROXANNE SHANTE. Fans can pre-order tickets directly from the HHHOF at EVENTBRITE starting TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 11th. … more »
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May 12, 2015
SiriusXM To Present James Taylor Live At The Apollo Theater
SIRIUSXM will present a special, invitation-only JAMES TAYLOR concert at HARLEM's legendary APOLLO THEATER for subscribers on TUESDAYK, JUNE 16th at 8p (ET). TAYLOR announced the show this morning on the satellite network's HOWARD STERN SHOW. … more »
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January 20, 2015
Detroit Institute Of Music Education Launches Original 1265 Recordings Label With Caroline
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC EDUCATION (DIME) founders KEVIN NIXON and SARAH CLAYMAN have founded a new record label, ORIGINAL 1265 RECORDINGS. Based at -- and named after -- DIME's headquarters at 1265 Griswold Street in downtown DETROIT’s … more »
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October 29, 2014
Pharrell Named To Apollo Theater Board Of Directors
His latest honor should make PHARELL WILLIAMS even more "Happy" than he is. The APOLLO THEATER has announced the hit singer/songwriter/producer has been named to the venerable venue's Board of Directors. PHARRELL performed for the first … more »
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June 19, 2014
The TeshMedia Group's John Tesh Radio Show Adds Multiple New Affiliates
The TESHMEDIA GROUP adds multiple new affiliate radio stations for the daily edition of "The JOHN TESH Radio Show - Intelligence For Your Life," including: New U.S. Affiliates WWLI/PROVIDENCE, RI (Evenings) WZTI-A/MILWAUKEE,WI … more »
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January 21, 2014
MLK Day Celebrations Held Nationwide
KING HOLIDAY celebrations to honor the life and legacy of slain civil rights leader MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. were in full force yesterday. Stations, musicians and dignitaries from coast to coast took part in a variety of activities; here is a snap … more »
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August 16, 2013
West Virginia Combo, Florida AM Sold
BOWERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION is selling Oldies WCLG-A (OLDIES 13AM) and Active Rock WCLG-F/MORGANTOWN, WV to AJG CORPORATION for $1.8 million plus a time brokerage agreement before closing. In other filings with the FCC, POLNET COMMUNICATIONS, LTD. is … more »