Bobby Womack diagnosed with early Alzheimer's disease
theGRIO REPORT - Bobby Womack, R&B legend, has been diagnosed with the early stages of alzheimer's disease, according to revelations he made to the BBC...
N.W.A., Public Enemy among Rock Hall of Fame noms
AP - Public Enemy and N.W.A. are among the group of first-time nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to honor Chuck Berry
NEW YORK (AP) - One of rock's pioneers will be celebrated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this fall...
Kirk Franklin honored at 'Rock My Soul' celebration
CLEVELAND (AP) - Grammy-winning gospel singer Kirk Franklin has been honored at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 'Rock My Soul' celebration in Cleveland...
Chris Rock to induct Chili Peppers into Rock Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will likely be a little more irreverent this year: Chris Rock is set to be one of the A-list presenters for the April event...
Legendary P-Funk guitarist Garry Shider dies at 56
UPPER MARLBORO, MD. (AP) - Shider was known to millions of fans as "Starchild" or "Diaperman," the latter because of the loincloth he often wore onstage...
Marvin, youngest of Isley Brothers, dies at 56
CHICAGO (AP) - Isley stopped performing in 1996 after suffering complications from diabetes that included a stroke, high blood pressure, the loss of both legs and use of his left hand...
Marvin Isley, bass player for Isley Brothers, dead at 56
Marvin's bass playing helped usher in a fresher, funkier side of the group, with well-known staples such as 'Fight the Power,' 'That Lady' and 'For the Love of You.'...
