Dr. PATRICK GLEESON, the pioneering synthesizer player, composer and producer, died in July 2026 (no exact date available, info is from FB). Inspired by WALTER CARLOS (later WENDY CARLOS), he worked with HEBIE HANCOCK on his groundbreaking albums \"Crossings\" and \"Sextant\". He also worked with other jazz greats like JULIAN PRIESTER, FREDDIE HUBBARD, JOE HENDERSON and others and produced DEVO.

Wayne Charvel died July 12, 2026. Born July 1, 1941. Luthier And pioneer Of The \"Superstrat. Operated Charvel Music, a full line music store in Paradise, California and manufactured guitars as a joint venture under the name Wayne Guitars. He founded Charvel a brand of electric guitars in the 1970s. His guitars were used by Eddie Van Halen, Gary Moore, George Lynch, Richie Sambora, Chris Holmes and others.

Shayne Cole died July 17, 2026 of a heart attack. Born Jul 23, 1966 (Metal) Guitarist. Was a member of Hideous Pit. Hauntingly, he died minutes after preforming “Last Day Alive\" with his band.

The American musician and music journalist LEE UNDERWOOD, who played lead guitar for TIM BUCKLEY for most of BUCKLEY`S career and on all his records from 1966 to 1973, died 14. of July 2026.

Alan Walden died July 16, 2026 in Macon, Georgia, U.S.. Born May 23, 1943 in Macon, Georgia, U.S.. He was a manager, publisher, booking agent and promoter. Worked with Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge, Clarence Carter, Albert King, Etta James, Boz Scaggs, Lynyrd Skynyrd and others. Co-founded Capricorn Records, a full-time partner in Phil Walden Artists and Promotions co-created Redwal Music, a publishing company. Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee. He was married to model Tosha Walden.

Fantan Mojah (Owen Lennox Moncrieffe) (aka Mad Killer) died July 14 2026 in Kingston, Jamaica after suffering complications related to his heart. Born August 5, 1976 in Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica.(Reggae) He was a singer. He did, \"Hail the King\" and \"Nuh Build Great Man\".

Little Gerhard (Karl-Gerhard Lundkvist) Died July 14, 2026. Born May 17, 1934 in Västerås, Sweden. (Rock) Singer, guitarist and accordionist. He did, \"Buona Sera\", \"What You\'ve Done to Me\". Was a member of Halen and The G-men. Named \"Sweden\'s rock music king and The rock music king of the Nordics. Worked with Yvonne Olsson.

Vernon Taylor (Walton Alderton) died July 12, 2026. Born November 9, 1937 in Layhill, Maryland, U.S.. (Rockabilly) Guitarist, was a member of The Nighthawks. He did , \"Losing Game\" and \"Why Must You Leave Me\".

LOU KOLLER, the charismatic singer for the energetic American punk rock band SICK OF IT ALL from New York, died 24. of July 2026. \"Step Down\" rules!

Oliver Jones (Oliver Theophilus Jones) died July 22, 2026. Born September 11, 1934 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Jazz) Pianist, composer and arranger. Was a member of Bandwagon. Worked with Charlie Biddle, Skip Bey, Bernard Primeau, Kenny Hamilton, Dione Taylor and Archie Alleyne. Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee and was was bestowed with the National Order of Québec.

Peppino di Capri (Giuseppe Faiella) died July 11, 2026 in Capri, Italy of an illness. Born July 27, 2026 in Capri, Italy. (Pop) Singer, songwriter and pianist. He did , \"St. Tropez Twist\" and \"Daniela\". Was a member of The Rockers they did, \"Malattia\". His group was an opening act for The Beatles on their 1965 tour of Italy.

Hany Shenouda was a
legendary Egyptian composer, arranger, musician and producer. He passed away July 20, 2026, at the age of 83. Known as the architect of modern Egyptian pop, he founded the pioneering band El Masryeen in 1977 and shaped the careers of many Arab superstars.
He transformed the Arab music landscape by blending traditional Egyptian melodies with Western pop, funk and rock influences.
Over a career spanning more than six decades, he composed and arranged over 900 songs. He also composed iconic scores for Egyptian cinema.
His vintage compositions gained a new generation of global fans when they were featured in the US comedy-drama series Ramy.
(information gleaned from Wikipedia)

Mary Morello died July 12, 2026. Born October 1, 1923 in Marseilles, Illinois. Founded the anti-censorship group Parents for Rock and Rap in 1987 in opposition to Tipper Gore\'s Parents Music Resource Center. Mother of guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine.

Brian Robert Doerksen (11/17/65-7/21/26) was a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter-music director.
As part of the Vineyard Music Group,
he was a featured leader on Vineyard worship CDs and also taught extensively on worship leading and songwriting. His recordings are known for their high production values and quality songwriting
Notable songs written by Doerksen include: \"Refiner\'s Fire\" (1990), \"Light the Fire Again\" (1994), \"Come Now is the Time to Worship\" (1998), \"Faithful One\" (2002), \"Hope of the Nations\" (2003), and \"Today (As For Me and My House)\" (2008). Some of these songs have been covered by a number of artists including the Oslo Gospel Choir and Phillips, Craig & Dean.
He also released albums of his own. He won several CGMA Covenant awards from 2005 thru 2007 in Canada.
Also a GMA Dove award in 2003.
And a Juno award in 2008

Claudio Strunz age 59 (11 November 1966 – 20 July 2026) was an Argentine thrash metal drummer. He worked in Heinkel, Hermética, Malón and Simbiosis
Not my thing but not seeing anyone else posting about him.

Joe Murphy (Joseph Murphy) His death was confirmed July 7, 2026. He was 46. Bassist and vocalist for the British pop-punk band Koopa. They did \"Blag, Steal & Borrow\". Koopa made history as the first ever unsigned act to ever enter the UK Top 40.

Lenzman (Teije van Vliet) Died July 11, 2026, Born 1978 or 1979 in Leiden, Netherlands. (Liquid Funk) Drummer and bassist. Lunched his own record label, The North Quarter which released music by himself, Redeyes, and FD.

Rodney Franklin (Rodney Thomas Franklin) died July 8, 2026. Born September 16, 1958 in Berkeley, California. (Jazz) Pianist and composer. He did, \"The Groove\". Member of In One Piece. Worked with John Handy, Bill Summers, Freddie Hubbard, Marlena Shaw and Jennifer Holliday.

Megas (Magnús Þór Jónsson) Died July 6, 2026. Born April 7, 1945.(Rock/Punk/Children\'s music) Singer and songwriter. Worked with Kukl. Some consider him as the father of Icelandic rock’n’roll.

Sparky D (Doreen C. Broadnax) Died July 4, 2026. Born June 2, 1965 in Brooklyn. (Hip Hop) Was a member of The Playgirls. She did, \"Sparky\'s Turn (Roxanne You\'re Through)\". Worked with MC Shy D, Spyder D, Roxanne Shanté and K Wiz.