American singer-songwriter and record producer (1952–2019).

Born February 16th, 1952 in Akron.

Died January 29th, 2019 at 66 years old in Los Angeles (brain cancer). ^[ref]

James Brown

Born May 3rd, 1933 in Barnwell.

Died December 25th, 2006 at 73 years old

Rick James

Born February 1st, 1948 in Buffalo.

Died August 6th, 2004 at 56 years old

James Avery

Born November 27th, 1945 in Suffolk.

Died December 31st, 2013 at 68 years old

Dr. John

Born November 21st, 1941 in New Orleans.

Died June 6th, 2019 at 77 years old

D’Angelo

Born February 11th, 1974 in Richmond.

Died October 14th, 2025 at 51 years old