{"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-75-2","published_at":"2026-05-31T17:39:48+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-75-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/fb7aadfc-5f0a-4b0b-88f0-d0e2ed8abc88.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/fb7aadfc-5f0a-4b0b-88f0-d0e2ed8abc88.mp3","summary":"Ronald LaPread, the legendary bassist and co-founder of the Commodores, has died at 75 after a sudden medical event in Auckland, New Zealand. A cornerstone of hits like “Brick House,” “Three Times a Lady,” and “Easy,” LaPread helped shape the group’s sound from 1970 to 1986, appearing on 11 albums. He and Lionel Richie formed the band at Tuskegee Institute, and the city’s mayor hailed him as a source of pride and inspiration. LaPread recently reunited with the Commodores for New Zealand tours, including a hometown show in Auckland. His passing comes as the current Commodores lineup declines to align with any political party, but his timeless music will forever echo through generations. 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/e827693ed796ab93","meta_description":"Ronald LaPread, the legendary bassist and co-founder of the Commodores, has died at 75 after a sudden medical event in Auckland, New Zealand. A cornerston…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":75,"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-75-2/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-75-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}