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...
The Nelson George Mixtape Funky Demise of Black Band Culture Part III This is the final section of a series of essay son funk ensembles in the 21st century. Funk was in transition from a music created with live horns, Latin percussion, and a tight rhythm section to a... Read More...
Hillary Gets Uncle Charlie’s Vote! A standing room only performance by Grammy® Nominated Legend Charlie Wilson at Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s recent “Get Out The Vote Rally” in Charleston, South Carolina, may well have ch... Read More...
Gap Band Lawsuit Divides Brothers Hands down, in the late 70’s through the late 80’s The Gap Band was unstoppable! The resurgence of “old school R&B” that some claim started in the mid 1990’s (debatable because real music never dies) allowe... Read More...