Ms. Irene Ware – Rest in Paradise The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Irene Johnson Ware, who recently passed away after a long illness. Ms. Irene's long-standing career in Gospel radio started in 1961 i... Read More...
WBLS/WLIB-NY Morns the Loss of Bob Slade The WBLS/Hot 97/WLIB family mourns the passing of Bob Slade. Bob passed peacefully Sunday after being hospitalized for illness relating to long-term kidney disease. Bob Slade who’s real name was Robert McCants ... Read More...
Long-time entertainment executive Reggie Rutherford passes The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of long-time Hollywood television and entertainment executive Reggie Rutherford. Reggie was best known as Soul Train stage manager and execut... Read More...
WMGL-Charleston radio icon Frankie “The Big Bopper” Green Passes Mr. Frankie "The Big Bopper" Green, age 66 of Charleston, SC, transcended into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.Mr. Green is the son of the late Mrs. Marie G. Mitchell and husband of Mrs. Catherine Gre... Read More...
Carolyn Baker Succumbs After Lengthy Illness Carolyn Baker former Vice President of Artist Development at Warner Bros. Records has made her transition. Carolyn was a consummate professional who was the embodiment of excellence at what she did. May she ... Read More...
James “Jimmy Early” Byrd RIP The radio broadcasting industry lost another legendary voice and historic figure with the passing of James "Jimmy Early" Byrd. An icon of Boston's heritage black radio station WILD-Boston (1960-1970)... Read More...
Maxx Kidd RIP Legendary DC based music industry icon, Maxx Kidd has passed away. He held on for many years after suffering a major stroke. Maxx was the King of GoGo! May he Rest in Peace. ... Read More...
Maurice White of EWF Transitions Maurice White, co-founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, died in his sleep Thursday morning . Maurice died in L.A. after a long battle with Parkinson's. He was diagnosed in 1992 and his condition deteriorated in r... Read More...
Pam Hall Passes The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of radio legend Pam Hall who died today after a lengthy illness. I first met Pam when she was Music Director at WHUR. Pam was a fan o... Read More...
