motown

Clarence Avant, "Godfather of Black Music" & industry legend, dead at 92

Clarence Avant managed Sarah Vaughan, signed Bill Withers, was Chairman of Motown in the ’90s, and more.

The Marvelettes' Wanda Young, RIP

Wanda Young sang on The Marvelettes‘ classic “Please Mr. Postman“ and more. She was 78.

Grammys 2019 winners: Cardi B, Laurie Anderson, Lady Gaga, Childish Gambino, Drake, Brandi Carlile, more

Other 2019 Grammy winners so far include St. Vincent, High On Fire, Kacey Musgraves, Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar/Jay Rock, Anderson Paak, Chris Cornell, The Carters, Ella Mai, Dave Chappelle, and more.

Motown singer Jimmy Ruffin, RIP

Motown lost one of it’s great voices: Jimmy Ruffin, who died at a Las Vegas hospital on Monday (11/17) at age 78.Ruffin’s most enduring hit has to be 1966’s “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted,” with its majestic, stately rhythm and Ruffin’s deeply soulful, sorrowful vocal…

Motown songwriter Deke Richards, RIP

Deke Richards, a producer and songwriter who was part of the team responsible for Motown hits like “I Want You Back” and “Maybe Tomorrow,” died Sunday at age 68, according to a press release from Universal Music…

this week in Genesis - Phil Collins releasing Motown covers & playing 4 NYC shows, Steve Hackett playing free summer show

Rocker Phil Collins has spoken out about the difficulties he faces in drumming after undergoing surgery to correct a spinal cord injury and nerve damage caused by years of playing…

What's going on Monday?

DOWNLOAD: Bon Iver – Blood Bank (MP3) Vivian Girls rocking for kids @ the Living Room – Jan 9, 2009 (by Maryanne Ventrice) today in NYC * DANCE * Whiplash @ UCB * Les Paul @ Iridium * Mondomundo Fest @ SOB’s * Matteah Baim @ Chelsea Market * Brooklyn Songwriters Exchange @ Union Hall * City and Colour & William Elliot Whitmore @ Bowery Ballroom Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against The Machine was born today in 1970…