John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars among others, has died at age 50. He was found dead Monday afternoon in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, according to police. Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin said in a statement that there were no signs of foul … Read more
Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77. Smallwood died Tuesday of complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and nursing center in Sandy Spring, Maryland, his representative Bill Carpenter announced. Smallwood had health issues for many years, and music gave him the strength … Read more
Three members of the celebrated gospel family quartet The Nelons were among seven killed in a harrowing plane crash in Wyoming, on Friday, according to their management. Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and their daughter, Amber Nelon Kistler, had been traveling to Seattle to perform on a musical cruise when their plane crashed around … Read more