tributes

Grown Folks Music has reserved this page as a place of reverence for not only the greats who have transitioned from this earthly plane, but also for those still among us so that we might celebrate and express our gratitude for their contributions to the music and culture.

MC Breed

Midwest rapper MC Breed passes away at 37

November 24, 2008

Miriam Makeba

South African singer Miriam Makeba passes away at 76

November 10, 2008

Jheryl Busby

Music industry veteran Jheryl Busby passes away at 59

November 6, 2008

Shakir stewart

Def Jam Exec VP Shakir Stewart (allegedly) Commits Suicide

November 2, 2008

Dolemite

Dolemite – The Godfather of Rap passes away at 81

October 20, 2008

Dee Dee Warwick

RIP – Dee Dee Warwick (September 25, 1945 – October 18, 2008)

October 20, 2008

Levi Stubbs

Levi Stubbs (Four Tops Lead Singer) dies at 72

October 17, 2008

Legendary drummer Earl Palmer passes away at 84

September 19, 2008

Legendary drummer Earl Palmer died on September 19th at age 84.

Norman Whitfield in the studio

Legendary Songwriter and Producer Norman Whitfield dies at 67

September 18, 2008

Perhaps one of the most influential figures in grown folks music...

Jerry Wexler

Music legend Jerry Wexler dies at 91

August 15, 2008

One of the original music moguls (key word: music), he headed up Atlantic Records along with Ahmet Ertegun from 1953 to 1975 after leaving a career in music journalism.