Robert John, a singer-songwriter whose inimitable voice lent itself to a number of Billboard Hot 100 hits including “Sad Eyes ...

Robert John, the singer-songwriter behind the chart-topping hit "Sad Eyes," died on Monday, Feb. 24. He was 79.

Eight legendary performers have now died in what has been a brutal 2025 for the R&B world. The latest was a member a Grammy ...

One of Roberta Flack's songs was part of a classic Clint Eastwood movie that was not his typical Western fare.

An all-time vocal performance and a bright spotlight of a Clint Eastwood movie synch gave Roberta Flack her long-overdue breakout hit and first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1.

A look at the nature of fame in a monoculture and how popular The Beatles were in the 1960s via their singles that didn't reach the top of the charts.

Chris Jasper, the singer-songwriter who helped make the Isley Brothers into a musical phenomenon, has died at the age of 73. His death was confirmed to Metro by his former rep Eric Barker, managing ...

Here are four great songs featuring late Mazzy Star and Rain Parade guitarist/songwriter David Roback in commemoration of the fifth anniversary of his death.

Van Halen's 'Jump' hit No. 1; Buddy Holly had his first hit; Stevie Wonder was honored by President Barack Obama; the ...

From Wayne Osmond to Brenton Wood to David Lynch, we’ve marked the loss of many beloved or notable celebrities who have died this year.

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and ...

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose smooth vocals and intimate style made her a defining artist of the ...