Unlike some people, I am shocked to hear about the passing of Amy Winehouse. What a unique, unapologetic talent. She died today at 27. Joining the 27 Club, which includes Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin (one of my favorites) and others. Check out my opinuon piece for The Root on the late, great Amy [...]
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Philadelphia Shooting Kills Legendary Philly DJ Randy Flash
July 20th, 2010 
Clay Cane The violence continues in Philadelphia. During an early morning house party on July 15th in North Philadelphia there was a shooting at approximately 1:45am, three people were shot including the legendary Philadelphia DJ Randy Flash also known as Randy Miller. Yesterday, Randy Miller died. He was 42 years-old. According to published reports, the shooters were [...]
Lena Horne Passes Away at 92
May 10th, 2010 Clay Cane The iconic Lena Horne passed away at 92 years-old in Manhattan on Sunday, May 9th. By the way, does anyone ever wonder why when someone older passes they use the most recent image they have them? Damn — why not use a pic when they were young and luscious? I am using an image of [...]
R.I.P. Alloura
August 24th, 2009 Clay Cane I am so sad to hear about Alloura Jordan-Zion, who passed away today. For those who are not familiar with her, she is a ballroom legend who helped reinvent the dramatic performance style of vogue (many of what you are seeing on America’s Best Dance Crew is Alloura). Alloura’s influence on voguing could be compared [...]
RIP E Lynn Harris
July 24th, 2009 Clay Cane Not much else to say, very sad… Invisible Life made a huge impression on me. Condolences to his family and friends.
