The R&B calendar we play by.
Birthdays, remembrances and album anniversaries we mark on air — plus listener celebrations you can submit. Every public fact here carries a source note. Entries stay listed through the day of the event and for 14 days afterward.
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45 Years of Never Too Much
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Luther Vandross released Never Too Much, his debut solo album, on August 12, 1981. This marks 45 years since its release.
Source: music.apple.comLong-form feature in editorial review - RemembranceSource verified
Remembering Bobby Caldwell
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Bobby Caldwell was born August 15, 1951. He would have turned 75 in 2026.
- RemembranceReference on file
Remembering Nate Dogg
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Nate Dogg was born August 19, 1969, and would have turned 57 in 2026.
- RemembranceReference on file
Remembering Isaac Hayes
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Isaac Hayes was born August 20, 1942, and would have turned 84 in 2026.
- BirthdayReference on file
Kelis turns 47
Friday, August 21, 2026
Kelis was born August 21, 1979, and turns 47 in 2026.
- BirthdayReference on file
James DeBarge turns 63
Saturday, August 22, 2026
James DeBarge was born August 22, 1963, and turns 63 in 2026.
- BirthdayReference on file
Christopher Williams turns 59
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Christopher Williams was born August 22, 1967, and turns 59 in 2026.
- BirthdayReference on file
Bilal turns 47
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Bilal was born August 23, 1979, and turns 47 in 2026.
- BirthdayReference on file
Justine Skye turns 31
Monday, August 24, 2026
Justine Skye was born August 24, 1995, and turns 31 in 2026.
- BirthdayReference on file
Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites turns 84
Monday, August 24, 2026
Marshall Thompson, founding member of The Chi-Lites, celebrates his birthday on August 24 and turns 84 in 2026.
- Community CelebrationOwner supplied
Happy Birthday, Mike from Detroit
Monday, August 24, 2026
Listener celebration: Happy Birthday to Mike from Detroit.
- Community CelebrationOwner supplied
Happy Birthday, Maurice from Detroit
Monday, August 24, 2026
Listener celebration: Happy Birthday to Maurice from Detroit.
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