R&B Icons We've Lost Since 1980 – The Timeline That Changed Music Forever

Описание: R&B Artists We've Lost, Year by Year 1980–2026 – Their Age and Cause of Death

From Marvin Gaye's tragic death in 1984 to Aretha Franklin's passing in 2018, this documentary explores 15 R&B legends whose departures forever altered soul music. Discover the untold stories behind Whitney Houston, Prince, Aaliyah, Luther Vandross, James Brown, and more—the exact moments when R&B lost its architects.
🎵 15 ARTISTS | 44 YEARS | ONE DEVASTATING TIMELINE
Every entry reveals the real story: verified facts, exact circumstances, and the cultural impact each loss had on modern R&B. This isn't just about who we lost—it's about understanding how each death marked a turning point in music history.

FEATURED ARTISTS
Marvin Gaye | Aaliyah | Barry White | Rick James | Luther Vandross | Gerald Levert | James Brown | Teddy Pendergrass | Teena Marie | Etta James | Donna Summer | Whitney Houston | Natalie Cole | Prince | Aretha Franklin

📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
✅ The exact circumstances of each death (all facts verified)✅ How each loss changed R&B's trajectory✅ The untold details mainstream media never covered✅ Why modern R&B sounds the way it does✅ The timeline that connects 44 years of tragedy
This documentary is fully researched with verified sources. Every date, age, and cause of death has been fact-checked to honor these legends accurately.

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