Artists

Lenny Breau (1941–1984) Lenny Breau was a Canadian-American guitarist widely regarded as one of the most innovative and technically gifted guitarists of the 20th century. Born August 5, 1941, in Auburn, Maine, he moved with his musical family to Canada as a child and grew up largely in the Maritimes and Winnipeg. Breau began playing

Dolly Rebecca Parton (January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026) was an iconic American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist whose career spanned more than six decades. Renowned as the “Queen of Country,” she sold over 100 million records worldwide, penned roughly 3,000 songs, and became a global cultural treasure. Early Life Musical Stardom & Legacy

Elvis Presley (1935–1977) was an American singer and actor whose revolutionary blend of rock ’n’ roll, country, blues, and gospel made him one of the most influential entertainers in music history. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis began his recording career at Sun Records in Memphis in 1954. His distinctive voice, energetic performances, and charismatic stage

Elvis Presley (1935–1977) was an American singer and actor whose revolutionary blend of rock ’n’ roll, country, blues, and gospel made him one of the most influential entertainers in music history. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis began his recording career at Sun Records in Memphis in 1954. His distinctive voice, energetic performances, and charismatic stage

Sam Phillips (January 5, 1923 – July 30, 2003) was an American record producer, talent scout, and entrepreneur whose vision helped shape the birth of rock and roll. Born in Florence, Alabama, Phillips founded Sun Studio and Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, where he became renowned for discovering and nurturing some of the most influential

Sergio Mendes (February 11, 1941 – September 5, 2024) was a Grammy Award-winning Brazilian pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader whose innovative blend of bossa nova, samba, jazz, and pop introduced Brazilian music to audiences around the world. He achieved international fame in the 1960s with Brasil ’66, recording timeless hits such as Mas Que Nada,

Amy Winehouse (September 14, 1983 – July 23, 2011) was a British singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful contralto voice and her unique blend of jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, and pop. She rose to international fame with her 2006 album Back to Black, which featured hit songs including Rehab, You Know I’m No Good, and

This week on RIP Radio, we celebrate the enduring legacies of two groundbreaking women who helped redefine R&B and hip-hop. Experience the smooth, innovative sound of Aaliyah, whose timeless voice and style influenced generations of artists, alongside the fearless creativity of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the unforgettable rapper and visionary member of TLC. Join us

karen carpenter Karen Carpenter (1950–1983) was an American singer and drummer best known as one half of the sibling duo The Carpenters alongside her brother, Richard Carpenter. Renowned for her warm, rich contralto voice, Karen helped make The Carpenters one of the most successful pop acts of the 1970s with hits such as Close to