Ruff Ryders co-founder says DMX’s final album is “special”

Ruff Ryders Entertainment co-founder Darrin “Dee” Dean has said that DMX‘s final album is probably one of his “best”. The legendary rapper, whose real name was Earl Simmons, died yesterday (April 9) at the age of 50. He was first hospitalised following a heart attack as a result of a reported overdose on April 3, …

War co-founder and bassist B.B. Dickerson has died

Morris “B.B.” Dickerson, the co-founder and bassist of funk rock band War, has died aged 71. The musician passed away peacefully at a Long Beach, California, hospital on Friday (April 2) after a long, undisclosed illness, according to Billboard. Born in 1949 in Torrance, California, Dickerson played a big part in helping to develop War’s signature sound …

Marsha Zazula, co-founder of Metallica’s early label Megaforce, dies aged 68

Marsha Zazula, best known for co-founding Megaforce, the label that hosted early albums from Metallica and Anthrax, has died. Zazula passed away on Saturday (January 9) in her Florida home from cancer, Variety reported. She was 68. Jon Zazula honoured his late wife in a statement saying, “No man can ask for a partner like …

Dirtybird Co-Founder Worthy Announces She is Transgender

Worthy, one of Dirtybird‘s co-founders and original artists, has announced that she is Transgender. Worthy shared the news in a triumphant Facebook post, writing that she considers herself to be non-binary and feels “stronger, happier, and more in charge” of her life. “Today I break free, come out (or whatever metaphor I am supposed to …

Lollapalooza co-founder plans to save live music by acquiring independent venues

by: Jessica Mao Oct 29, 2020 As the fight to keep independent venues afloat continues, Lollapalooza co-founder Marc Geiger is hatching a plan to save the events industry. The former global music chief of WME’s initiative comes in the form of a new company, SaveLive. Having already secured $75 million, Geiger looks to acquire at …