There’s no mistaking the funky and soulful voice of Betty Wright, the earthy, powerful singer who gave the world the treasured 1971 gold record hit, “Clean Up Woman.” The influential 1975 Grammy winner (“Where Is the Love”) with the rhythmic eyes, ...
Black Music Month Remembers Tom Draper
It didn’t take long for Thomas “Tom” R. Draper to make his mark in the music industry. Draper, who grew up in Detroit with his three siblings, quickly went from selling washers and dryers, televisions and refrigerators at RCA Appliances in Taylor, M ...
Black Music Month Remembers Andre Harrell
Andre Harrell was one of the most influential music executives in the business. A music icon and pioneer, his impact is immeasurable and his legacy is forever cemented in the annals of the entertainment industry. Born in Harlem and raised in the B ...
Black Music Month Remembers
Every June, the Living Legends Foundation Inc. shines a spotlight on members of our industry for Black Music Month. This year we want to pay homage to some of our colleagues who transitioned since our Awards gala last fall. Some names you will know ...
BHM 2020 – Headcrack
I am a media personality, actor, DJ and hip-hop artist. I’m currently the host of the nationally syndicated The Morning Hustle that is featured in over 37 markets through Urban One, including Dallas, Philly, Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, OKC & Bir ...
BHM 2020 – DJ Rob G The General
I began DJing parties at 15 when I discovered I lacked the musical talent to start a band. My first radio shift was at WHOV-FM my freshman year at Hampton University. By my sophomore year I was named music director & was on the late night show “ ...
BHM 2020 – David Linton
I started out as an air personality at WSHA-FM & rose to the position of General Manager. I was a Production Asst. at WRAL –TV, on air at WDUR/Durham, started & programmed WRVS-FM at Elizabeth City State University. I entered the record bus ...
BHM 2020 – Patty Jackson
I am a 38 year radio vet. I am a radio announcer, podcaster, vlogger and social media influencer. Entertainment and Pop Culture are my specialty. The late great Joe Butterball Tamburro influenced my career. He was a great mentor and friend. I am p ...
BHM 2020 – Lenny Green
I fell in love with music at the age of 9 and wanted to be a singer. By college, I embraced radio and have worked in small markets, the number one market in the country and across the country as a nationally syndicated radio host. The Quiet Storm can ...