{"podcast":{"title":"Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114","podcast_index_feed_id":7458114,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/music-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/music-news-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":3377,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Music News Today delivers daily coverage of the global music industry with fast, focused updates on major artists, new releases, chart movements, tours, business deals, and cultural moments shaping music worldwide. From hip-hop and pop to rock and global sounds, the show keeps you tapped into what’s trending across the industry. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including breaking artist news, viral moments, and industry shifts—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Music News Today is built for listeners who want to stay connected to the world of music every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T10:21:37.462522+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114"},"episode":{"title":"Ronald LaPread, Commodores Bassist, Passes at 75","slug":"ronald-lapread-commodores-bassist-passes-at-75","published_at":"2026-05-31T19:38:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114/ronald-lapread-commodores-bassist-passes-at-75","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6471c447-d3d4-4b32-b5cc-e5d8a6bd1e7a.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6471c447-d3d4-4b32-b5cc-e5d8a6bd1e7a.mp3","summary":"A music legend has passed away: Ronald LaPread, founding bassist of The Commodores, died at 75 after a sudden medical event. His daughter confirmed the news, honoring a career that helped define R&B and funk with hits like “Brick House” and “Three Times a Lady.” LaPread’s journey began at Tuskegee Institute, where he laid the foundation for a global sound that toured with the Jackson 5 and shaped Motown’s legacy. After leaving the group in 1986, he settled in New Zealand, still occasionally performing with his iconic band. The mayor of Tuskegee praised his enduring influence on young musicians. His death marks the end of an era for a true pioneer of soulful basslines. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/732652533751d55c","meta_description":"A music legend has passed away: Ronald LaPread, founding bassist of The Commodores, died at 75 after a sudden medical event. His daughter confirmed the ne…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":83,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114/episodes/ronald-lapread-commodores-bassist-passes-at-75/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114/ronald-lapread-commodores-bassist-passes-at-75.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}