IT WAS a surprise to hear that Donnie Simpson would be ending his 32-year run on WPGC-FM, in Washington, D.C.
Simpson, of course, started out as a “Soul Teen Reporter” on WJLB, representing Denby High School, and later became one of that station’s most highly rated personalities. From there he went to Washington (WKYS, then WPGC) and for many years also hosted the “Video Soul” program on BET.
Unfortunately, Simpson and WPGC had a falling out, so it wasn’t an amicable separation.
Interestingly, Donnie “the Luv Bug” Simpson’s first print publicity was in this newspaper, the interview conducted by yours truly. I knew he was going to be a radio (and TV) star. He was perfect for it.
JILL SCOTT is among the music world notables who can be fully appreciated because she is something that is not as common as it should be: She is a true artist.
Scott’s fans will not have to wait too much longer for a new album. “The Light of the Sun” is set for summer release.
It is interesting that when Brian McKnight performs at Caesars Windsor on March 6, his special guest will be Take 6. Brian’s brother, Claude V. McKnight III, is a member of the incredible a cappella group.
One of our readers thinks it would be intriguing, and musically groundbreaking, if Prince were to perform with a symphony orchestra. I agree.
Keena Green, who was the amazing and unique lead singer of the Detroit-based group Sweet Obsession, is expected to have an album in the stores sometime in the near future. Hopefully sooner than later. She is awesome.
SHAUN ROBINSON, as beautiful as she is talented and ambitious,
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