Cavin Yarbrough, Half of Iconic R&B Duo Yarbrough & Peoples, Dies at 72 | EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More
Cavin Yarbrough, R&B legend of Yarbrough & Peoples, dies at 72 from heart disease. Tributes pour in for the funk pioneer.
Don’t Stop the Music” hitmaker remembered for groundbreaking sound, musical legacy, and deep industry impact
R&B Icon Cavin Yarbrough Passes Away at 72
*The music world is mourning the loss of Cavin Yarbrough, one-half of the legendary R&B duo Yarbrough & Peoples. Cavin died on the morning of Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the age of 72 due to complications from heart disease.
R&B Icon Cavin Yarbrough Passes Away at 72
*The music world is mourning the loss of Cavin Yarbrough, one-half of the legendary R&B duo Yarbrough & Peoples. Cavin died on the morning of Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the age of 72 due to complications from heart disease.His wife and longtime musical partner, Alisa Peoples, confirmed his passing. “He was the love of my life, my protector. Now he’s my guardian angel,” she said. Michele Elyzabeth, a longtime friend and representative of the duo, added, “Cavin was not only an extraordinary talent, but a kind man with a great heart.”
Yarbrough & Peoples Changed the Sound of R&B
Formed in the late 1970s in Dallas, Texas, Yarbrough & Peoples brought a fresh fusion of R&B, funk, and early electronic elements to the music scene. Their breakout hit, “Don’t Stop the Music,” topped the Billboard R&B chart in 1981 and became a gold-certified anthem that still fills dance floors today.The duo was discovered by Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band and signed by Lonnie Simmons to Total Experience Records. Their debut album, *The Two of Us*, launched them into stardom and set the tone for 1980s R&B with its signature groove and catchy synth-heavy production.
