Black Music Month originated in 1979. President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.
Marvin Isley, bass player for the legendary Isley Brothers, died June 6th from complications of diabetes at 56.
Marvin Isley, bassist for the Isley Brothers passed away today at the age of 56. No cause of death has been found yet, but it is speculated that it may have been due to the bassists’ struggle with diabetes. Isley joined the Isley Brothers band in the mid 70’s and played bass guitar on hit […]
