[ad_1] Jerry Moss, the record executive who was the “M” in the seminal West Coast label A&M Records, has died. He was 88. His death was announced Wednesday by his family. “Our, husband, father, grandfather/great grandfather and friend died peacefully … in his home in Bel Air, CA,” the statement read. A&M, the label Moss… Continue reading Jerry Moss, the ‘M’ of A&M Records, dies at 88
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Clarence Avant, the ‘Black Godfather’ of the recording industry, dies
[ad_1] Clarence Avant was gruff. He was, by all accounts, foul-mouthed and plain-spoken. But he lived a life that was about opening doors, finding talent, making connections, striking deals, solving problems and getting people the money they were worth. Avant took care of people — Black people especially but not exclusively — and got them… Continue reading Clarence Avant, the ‘Black Godfather’ of the recording industry, dies
Johnny Hardwick dead: ‘King of the Hill’ actor dies at 64
[ad_1] Johnny Hardwick, the voice actor, producer, writer and comedian best known for voicing Dale Gribble on the animated series “King of the Hill,” was found dead Tuesday in his home in Austin, Texas. He was 64. Police found Hardwick deceased at his house after responding to an urgent welfare check, officials confirmed to The… Continue reading Johnny Hardwick dead: ‘King of the Hill’ actor dies at 64
Robbie Robertson, driving force behind the Band, dies at 80
[ad_1] Robbie Robertson, the driving force behind the pioneering rock ’n’ roll group the Band, died on Wednesday. He was 80. His death was confirmed by his longtime manager, Jared Levine. In a statement, Levine said that Robertson died in Los Angeles after a long illness. “Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time… Continue reading Robbie Robertson, driving force behind the Band, dies at 80
Rodriguez of ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ dies at 81
[ad_1] Sixto Rodriguez, the singer-songwriter who found fame as the subject of the Oscar-winning 2012 documentary “Searching for Sugar Man,” died on Tuesday at 81. His death was announced on his official website: “It is with great sadness that we at Sugarman.org announce that Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away earlier today. We extend our… Continue reading Rodriguez of ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ dies at 81
‘Cha Cha Slide’ creator DJ Casper dies at 58
[ad_1] DJ Casper, creator of the 2000 novelty hit “Cha Cha Slide” and its ubiquitous line dance, has died at 58. Casper, whose birth name was Willie Perry Jr., died Monday after a seven-year battle with cancer, his wife Kim confirmed to WLS-TV in Chicago, which was first to report on the musician’s death. The… Continue reading ‘Cha Cha Slide’ creator DJ Casper dies at 58
Sandra Bullock’s partner Bryan Randall dies at 57 after ALS fight
[ad_1] Sandra Bullock’s longtime partner Bryan Randall, a photographer and former model, died Saturday at age 57 after a private battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. “It is with great sadness that we share that on Aug. 5, Bryan Randall passed away peacefully after a three-year battle with ALS,” his family said in a statement to… Continue reading Sandra Bullock’s partner Bryan Randall dies at 57 after ALS fight
Angus Cloud dead: Euphoria’s Fez dies at 25
[ad_1] Angus Cloud, the actor who won “Euphoria” fans over with his portrayal of nonchalant drug dealer Fezco, has died. He was 25. In a statement shared to The Times on Monday, the family said, “it is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. “As an artist,… Continue reading Angus Cloud dead: Euphoria’s Fez dies at 25