R.I.P. To Another Legend

Sad but true, we've lost another legend in the world of music. This one was a genius of a different kind. Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys died this morning (April 4th) from cancer of the Salivary Gland. Adam found out he had throat cancer in 2009. Since then he has been increasingly scarce from major events, tours etc. Even just a month ago the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Adam was missing from the induction. Just the third rap group ever in history to make it into the H.O.F. it's unfortunate that MCA passed just a month after the ceremony. For once, an artist had a chance to be alive to see such an award. Yauch was only 47 years young and founded the group in high school in 1979 as a punk band. They eventually morphed into one of the most respected and loved groups period. He was a very talented artist and director often directing the groups videos under the alias Nathaniel Hornblower. His interest in video led to him starting his own production company, Oscilloscope Laboratories, and shooting several documentaries. He will be missed here but respected eternally. R.I.P. Adam Yauch.

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Whitney Honored

It's been a rough last couple of days even for me the major music fan. I felt Whitney's death like she was my family member. As we all begin to accept the unfortunate tragedy, please keep her daughter Bobbi Kristina in serious prayer. She was admitted to the hospital the day of and the day after her mothers death for severe panic attacks. I could only imagine what she must be going through at age 18 losing her mother. The Grammy's didn't shy away from it. LL Cool J hosted the event and said a prayer for Whitney. Check out the video and then let's remember Whitney for the beautiful and feisty Queen that she was and always will be.

God Rest His Sooouuuulll!

In some unfortunate news, the legendary Don Cornelius was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, Ca home this morning. He was 75 years old and dealing with a recent divorce. Authorities do not suspect foul play. TMZ reported that in 2009 Mr. Cornelius told the judge in his divorce case that he needed to hurry up and finalize the divorce before he died. Did Mr. Cornelius suspect or know something the general public didn't? The details of the divorce have not been disclosed. In the end it's a very sad turn of events. He was the host and the creator of something that has been and will always be such a strong part of black culture and now american culture. Although the Soul Train has made it's final stop the memories will reverberate forever. Thank you Mr. Don Cornelius. may your Soooouuuulll be at peace.