Robert John, who topped charts in 1979 with ‘Sad Eyes,’ dead at 79
John was born Robert John Pedrick Jr. on Jan. 3, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York. He scored his first hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 ...
Legendary R&B singer’s death leaves entertainment world heartbroken
News or Roberta Flack’s death Monday spread quickly with fans and legends from the entertainment world sharing prayers, memories and condolences across social media. Flack was 88. She had been in ...
Jerry Butler, soul singer and politician, dies at 85
Jerry "Ice Man" Butler, a politician, soul singer and former member of The Impressions, died Thursday at age 85.
Roberta Flack Remembered As 'Incomparable' And 'Divinely Gifted' In Beautiful Tributes
Her spokesperson said: “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, 24 February 2025. She ...
Robert John, Crooner Behind Number One Hit ‘Sad Eyes,’ Dead at 79
Robert John, the singer-songwriter who scored a Number One hit in 1979 with his song, 'Sad Eyes,' has died at the age of 79.
Jerry Butler, soul singer known as the Iceman and former politician, dies at 85
Jerry Butler, the soul singer-songwriter and hit maker known as the Iceman, died Thursday at his home in Chicago. He was 85.
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Robert John, who topped charts in 1979 with ‘Sad Eyes,’ dead at 79
The crooner’s son, Michael Pedrick, confirmed his father’s death to Rolling Stone ... vocalist for artists including Al Kooper and Smokey Robinson. John was working for a construction company ...
Soul Singer Jerry Butler Dies at 85
The singer, songwriter, and onetime frontman of the Impressions went on to serve as a commissioner in Cook County, Illinois ...
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Soul Singer Jerry Butler Dies at 85
No cause of death was given, but Butler had been living ... In tribute, the Chicago Sun-Times reports, Smokey Robinson called Butler “one of the great voices of our time,” adding, “He ...