“Marcus Canty, the 20-year old finalist of THE X FACTOR from Bowie, Maryland, first started singing to TV commercials when he was about seven years old. He was that kid who could recite all the jingles by heart, and especially remembered singing to the commercial of the classic TV show In the Heat of the […]
Born to a gospel minister, she grew up singing in the church and was heavily influenced by the music of George Duke and Lee Ritenour. While in high school, she decided to make a career of singing. She was a successful beauty pageant contestant and model when she was discovered by the late Louil Silas […]
Via: thebuzzcincy.com Count this as round number two of recent deaths to shock the world this fall. Singer/songwriter and longtime collaborative force in the worlds of gospel and pop music Jessy Dixon has reportedly passed away today at the age of 73. According to official details from his family and the Chicago Tribune, the cause […]
Singer Vesta Williams was discovered dead in LA in a hotel room in Tinseltown. The news spread quickly and is a shock to her many friends and fans around the world. The 48-year old R&B singer was known for her classic Congratulations, as well as Sweet Sweet Love and 4U. Case of death is unknown. […]
` Loleatta Holloway (November 5, 1946 – March 21, 2011) was an American singer, mainly known for disco songs such as “Hit and Run” and “Love Sensation”, both of which have been sampled extensively. Loletta Holloway was able to sing form her soul, the quality that arouses emotion and sentiment. Soul music is defined as a […]
According to Huffingtonpost.com, legendary singer Teena Marie has passed. The artist’s manager confirmed her death. Details are scarce but it is being reported that her daughter found her body in their home. Marie suffered a seizure last month. Philadelphia radio station WDAS, was the first to report the news; Chicago radio station V103 is also […]
According to a statement from Aretha Franklin’s camp, the Legendary Queen Of Soul was released from Sinai Grace Hospital over the weekend following a brief stay. The Grammy Award-wining singer was admitted upon the recommendation of her doctors. Franklin is currently at home resting comfortably and released this statement to her fans. “I would like […]
From Soultracks.com: It is with immense sorrow that we inform SoulTrackers that Al Goodman, one-third of Ray, Goodman & Brown as well as the Moments (“Love on a Two Way Street”), has died. Part of two of the most underrated soul groups of the past half century, Goodman provided the “bottom end” on hits such […]
