Gene McFadden, part of a songwriting team that wrote and recorded the 1979 hit anthem “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now,” has died. He was 56. McFadden, who had battled liver and lung cancer, died ...

Gene McFadden, one-half of McFadden & Whitehead, the legendary R&B duo famed for the 1979 pop anthem “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now,” has died. The 56-year-old succumbed to complications from ...

Gene Barge, one of the last surviving saxophonists of the golden age of R&B, whose career ran the gamut of 20th-century Black popular music, died on Sunday at his home in Chicago. He was 98.

R&B vocalist/songwriter Gene McFadden, best known as half of the Philly soul duo McFadden & Whitehead, died Friday (Jan. 27) of cancer at his home in Philadelphia. He was 56.

South Side saxophonist, producer and songwriter Gene Barge, who inspired he Gary U.S. Bonds hit “Quarter to Three,” has died.

The Blues Festival pays tribute to 91-year-old saxophonist Gene “Daddy G” Barge with a set with by his longest-running band, the Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings.

Gene Barge has done his most influential work as a sideman or producer, but he’s just as important as any of R&B’s marquee stars.

Gene Ammons: 'All-Star Sessions with Sonny Stitt' August 1, 2001 • Gene "Jug" Ammons played bebop and R&B with equal skill. As the founder of the "Chicago School" of tenor sax, he performed with ...