Little Richard remembered by stars in social media tributes
A multitude of musicians and celebrities mourn Little Richard after his death at 87. Mick Jagger Bob Dylan Ringo Starr Brian Wilson and others share memories and pay homage to the original architect of rock and roll. Public figures including Michelle Obama Chuck Schumer and Ava DuVernay also honor his influence and generosity.
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Betty Wright, Grammy winning soul singer, dies at 66
Betty Wright, the Miami based Grammy winning soul star behind Clean Up Woman and Where is the Love, has died at age 66. Born Bessie Regina Norris in 1953, she rose to fame with 1971's Clean Up Woman, a top ten R&B and pop hit. Wright reportedly died at her Miami home after a fall cancer diagnosis in the fall.
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Betty Wright remembered for pioneering songs and mentorship
Betty Wright, influential R&B singer and producer, rose from gospel beginnings with Echoes of Joy to a string of hits including Baby Sitter and Where Is the Love. She earned a Grammy, started her own label, and mentored many artists, with tributes from John Legend after her death.
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Andre Harrell renowned Uptown Records founder dies at 59
Andre Harrell, influential hip hop and R&B producer and REVOLT vice chairman, died at 59. The Uptown founder mentored Sean Combs and Mary J Blige, helped launch Notorious B I G, and produced New York Undercover and films. BET plans a three part series about Harrell and Uptown.
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