R.I.P. James Ingram (1952 – 2019); Here’s a Tribute – His Greatest Musical Contributions
No one could belt out a love song quite like he could. James Ingram, the incredible soul and pop balladeer who was born in Akron, Oh, and who graced us…
Dude Imperfect: Quincy Jones Got Some Of It Right, But Mainly Just Didn’t Give AF
The legendary producer Quincy Jones either has several axes to grind, is into un-burying fossilized bones or just enjoys letting skeletons out of (other people’s) closets. Or maybe at this…
Leon Ware (1940 – 2017) – After the Dance…Rockin’ You Eternally
Criminally Unsung. Those are two words that come to mind when thinking of super talented soul singer and songwriter Leon Ware, who passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017, after…
Rod Temperton, 1949 – 2016: A Thrilling Heatwave Of Hits
The legendary songwriter Rod Temperton passed away earlier this week, as reported on October 5, extinguishing one of pop/soul music’s guiding lights and further solidifying 2016 as one of the…
Black History: 20 Greatest Black Music Producers/Songwriters of the Past 55 Years
As Black Music Month 2015 – now formally known as African-American Music Appreciation Month – races through its home stretch, I’ve been completing the last installment of my four-part countdown…