Net News search results for: rhythm and blues music hall of fame
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September 15, 2020
Patricia Wilson Aden Named President/CEO Of The Blues Foundation
PATRICIA WILSON ADEN has been tapped as the new President/CEO for THE BLUES FOUNDATION. She brings more than three decades of non-profit management experience to the post, with a specialization in the preservation and celebration of AFRICAN-AMERICAN … more »
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May 11, 2020
Update: The World Mourns The Loss Of Iconic Artist Little Richard Who Died At 87
Updating our story from the weekend, the world is paying tribute to Rock & Roll legend LITTLE RICHARD (RICHARD WAYNE PENNIMAN) who has died at the age of 87 this past SATURDAY (NET NEWS 5/9) in NASHVILLE. The cause of death was bone cancer, … more »
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May 9, 2020
Little Richard Dies At 87
Rock & Roll legend LITTLE RICHARD (RICHARD WAYNE PENNIMAN) has died at the age of 87 TODAY (5/9). The cause of death was bone cancer, according to his son, DANNY JONES PENNIMAN. The self-proclaimed “Architect Of Rock And Roll,” … more »
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September 20, 2019
Green Day Make Triumphant Return To iHeartRadio Music Festival Stage In Vegas; Cabello, Halsey Soar
Seven years after GREEN DAY's BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG stormed off the iHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL stage, the band returned with a triumphant set at this year's ninth iteration at the T-MOBILE ARENA in LAS VEGAS, underway tonight and streaming … more »
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August 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin, Queen Of Soul, From Gospel Choir To Hall Of Fame Diva, Passes At 76
ARETHA LOUISE FRANKLIN, who traveled from the choir of her father’s church to become one of the titans of Gospel and the Queen Of Soul, passed away today (8/16) after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. Born MARCH 25th, 1942 in … more »
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January 10, 2018
‘Blues Queen’ Denise LaSalle Has Died
ALL ACCESS extends condolences to the family, friends, and former colleagues of Blues Singer/Songwriter DENISE LASALLE. The 78-year old died MONDAY night (1/8) in a JACKSON, TN hospital surrounded by family, reports the CHICAGO SUN-TIMES. LASALLE … more »
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April 3, 2017
James Brown, Patti LaBelle, Isaac Hayes, Mitch Ryder Named to Rhythm & Blues Hall Of Fame
JAMES BROWN, ISAAC HAYES, MARY WELLS, PATTI LaBELLE, GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS, THE IMPRESSION, LARRY WILLIAMS and MITCH RYDER will be inducted into the RHYTHM & BLUES HALL OF FAME on JUNE 11th at DETROIT's MUSIC HALL. The 5th … more »
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March 18, 2017
The Legendary Chuck Berry Has Passed On At 90
Legendary rocker CHUCK BERRY died at his home in ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO TODAY (3/18) at the age of 90. According to many reports, including this one in PEOPLE.com "ST. CHARLES COUNTY police responded to a medical emergency. Inside the home, first … more »
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August 8, 2016
Cathy Hughes To Be Inducted Into The Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame
The RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC HALL OF FAME has announced that RADIO ONE Founder/Chairperson CATHY HUGHES has been named as one of its 2016 HALL OF FAME inductees and will receive the MUSIC LIVING LEGENDS AWARD. The double honor will be bestowed on … more »
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April 22, 2016
Lonnie Mack, Pioneering Rock Guitarist, Passes At 74
LONNIE MACK, a pioneering guitarist who played his GIBSON Flying V with THE DOORS, STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN, JAMES BROWN, FREDDIE KING, ALBERT COLLINS and ROY BUCHANAN, passed away at the age of 74. Born JULY 18th, 1941 in HARRISON, IN, LONNIE McINTOSH … more »