Music
Don Cornelius (1936 – 2012)
Donald Cortez Cornelius (1936 – 2012) creator of the long running music / dance show Soul Train was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home early this morning. He was 75. Beginning his career as a radio announcer, “Don” wanted to produce a show akin to American Bandstand geared towards the African-American community.
Etta James passes away at the age of 73
We at J&R are saddened at the passing of incomparable Blues, R&B, Soul artist, Etta James after a long battle with leukemia. Ms. James was the winner of four Grammys, seventeen Blues Music Awards, and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame (2001), Grammy Hall of Fame (1999,2008), and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1993). Described as having a ‘voice that could not be defined’, she was best known for her rendition of the classic ballad “At Last” (1961) for which she earned her 1999 Grammy Hall of Fame entrance. Ms. James is survived by her husband Artis Mills and her sons Donto and Sametto. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
NAMM Sings Out Loud January 19th to 22nd
Musicians and music dealers flock to Anaheim California as NAMM exhibits new products aimed at the music and entertainment markets.
The National Association of Music Merchants is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads, and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. The association—and trade shows—serve as a hub for people wanting to seek out the newest innovations in musical products, recording technology, sound and lighting. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.
