Legendary pianist Ellis Marsalis, a jazz master, and musical family patriarch, is considered a New Orleans jazz legend. Recognized worldwide as a master pianist and bandleader, Marsalis was among the few musicians to pioneer modern jazz in mid-centu ...
Gary Jackson was one of the most prolific entertainment writers in Hollywood. With an emphasis on music, Jackson, who often vacillated from writer to senior chief editor, wielded his mighty pen at a number of prestigious entertainment magazines incl ...
Much like his radio name, Kenny Diamond was priceless! During his well-lived life, he spread his talents over two careers making a name for himself in both radio and the ministry. Born Sidney Morris Wood, Jr. in Charlotte, NC, he attended Morehouse ...
Whether it was in Los Angeles, Detroit or Houston, for 40 years, George Lee Moore’s unique style could be heard on the radio delivering jazz and other music genres as only a veteran radio man could. Prior to relocating to his home state of Michigan, ...
Wes Crockett was known as a security expert, music promoter, boxing executive, record label owner and/or a champion weightlifter/powerlifter, who trained celebrities including “Tiny” Lister, Jr. He was all of the above and more, wearing many hats th ...
From the moment Veniece Starks hit the music scene with her first recording, “What More Do You Want From Me,” it was clear she was a star. She followed up with “You Gotta Take The Bitter With The Sweet,” recorded at the legendary Hi Records in the m ...
As a songwriter, producer, and keyboardist, Dean Gant has an impressive list of credits to his name. The talents of this Chicago native, who was also referred to as “Sir” Gant, started manifesting on R&B albums in the 1970s. Gant, who studied c ...
Bill Withers’ gritty voice is one of the most recognizable and celebrated in the music industry and his songs are some of the most memorable, thoughtful, and emotional. “Lean On Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lovely Day,” “Just the Two of Us,” and “Us ...
"Big George" Threatt Jr. got his name honestly. He did everything in a “Big” way. For 38 years, Threatt, who was born in Bibb County, GA, made his rounds in the radio industry, starting in 1978 when he was hired by Georgia Radio Hall of Fame induc ...
Tommie Allen had a passion for basketball and a passion for music and he excelled at both. Thomas Albert Allen, affectionately known as “Tommie,” was born in Brooklyn, NY, the fourth of five children. At an early age, he developed a passion for b ...
