Steve Smith RIP The Urban Buzz offers condolences to the family and friends of longtime programmer and radio consultant Steve Smith who passed away at age 62. A Statement From The Family of Steve Smith: "The industry i... Read More...
Bettye Jean Hendrix RIP Betty Hendrix was the cheerleader of her daughter’s life. She was a friend, a supporter, and a voice of positivity to Hendrix’s daughter, Nikki Rochelle Dorsey, and that’s how she will be remembered. Hen... Read More...
Rod Butler RIP The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former music executive Rod Butler. Rod passed away after a lengthy illness. Rod was a music executive at Capitol, Orpheus, Island, El... Read More...
Lynn Toliver RIP The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of radio icon Lynn Toliver. Lynn had been hospitalized for the last few months and was on a ventilator. While the official cause of de... Read More...
Joe Gorham RIP The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Joe Gorham. Joe passed away while on a plane headed for Costa Rica. Joe was a veteran broadcaster with years of experience as an announce... Read More...
Ronnie Wilson of the Gap Band passed away The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Gap Band founding member and brother, Ronnie Wilson. Details on Ronnie's passing are not available yet. ... Read More...
Radio Icon Al Ramirez passes away Al Ramirez The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Al Ramirez. Al was a true Southern California radio man. Back in the day he was Production Director at 1580 KDAY-Los Angel... Read More...
Legendary WTLC-Indy PD Vicki Buchanon passed away Former WTLC Program Director and personality Vicki Buchanon has passed away. Buchanan was the first female on-air personality in WTLC history, hosting Mornings and Middays for then-105.7 WTLC. Buchanon gra... Read More...
Reggie Warren of Troop passed away Reggie Warren -- one of the original five members of the R&B group TROOP -- has died. Reggie passed away at his home in San Bernardino, surrounded by family. We're told he's been dealing with health issues ... Read More...
Mary Wilson of The Supremes passed away at 76 Mary Wilson, founding and original member of The Supremes, passed away suddenly according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. She was at her home in Las Vegas, NV. She was 76.... Read More...