The British keyboardist, composer and record producer KEITH HALE died 26. of March 2026. He recorded/performed with artists like COMUS, HAWKWIND and GINGER BAKER and had a successful association with TOYAH WILCOX.

Alex Ligertwood, a Scottish singer, guitarist and drummer, died on 30 April 2026 at the age of 79. He was the long-standing frontman of the band Santana. He also sang with: The Jeff Beck Group, Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express,the Average White Band and The Dregs.

Stephanie Chernikowski - Died April 1st 2026 from throat cancer. Born Dec. 23, 1941, in Beaumont, Texas. Photographer. She took photos of the Ramones, Blondie, the Patti Smith Group, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Sonic Youth, R.E.M.,Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Run-DMC, the Cramps and Kurtis Blow among others. Her works appeared in The Village Voice, Rolling Stone and The New York Times, among other publications.

WERNER HOYER, singer of the very first incarnation of the German hard rock legend SCORPIONS from 1967 to 1968, died 21. of April 2026.

The Swedish guitarist, bassist, singer and composer GEORG WADENIUS died 01. of May 2026 (death announced on this date). He was a member of the Swedish progressive rock bands MADE IN SWEDEN and SOLAR PLEXUS. Later he relocated to the United States and became a member of BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS from 1972 to 1975. He continued his career as a well-demanded session player for numerous artists like LUTHER VANDROSS, PAUL SIMON, JAMES BROWN, ARETHA FRAKLIN, DIANA ROSS, DONALD FAGEN and many others.

BOBBY MURRAY, the versatile American blues guitarist, backing guitarist for ETTA JAMES for more than twenty years, died 30. of April 2026. He worked with numerous blues greats like JOHN LEE HOOKER, ALBERT COLLINS, TAJ MAHAL, JOHNNY \"GUITAR\" WATSON, OTIS RUSH and others.

RICHARD MITHUN, bassist in a later version of the American rock band THE SONS OF CHAMPLIN, died in April 2026 (no exact date noted).

DAVID ALLAN COE, the charismatic American singer and songwriter, died on April 29th 2026 at the age of 86 after an adventurous and intensive life. His career spanned over more than 55 years, his style ranging from underground music in his early days through blues and later to country; he was a leading figure in the outlaw country movement (like MERLE HAGGARD, WAYLON JENNINGS and others), and his songs were performed by numerous other artists.

Rest in Peace...BEVERLEY MARTYN...(1947 - April 27, 2026)...Coventry England singer-songwriter. primarily worked as a duo with her husband John Martyn. also worked with other folkies Richard Thompson = Davy Graham = Sandy Denny = Jimmy Paige = etc.

TONY WILSON, bassist, singer and composer for the well known British soul group HOT CHOCOLATE (\"You sexy thing\"), died 24. of April 2026.

TAYLOR KIRK, singer, guitarist and mastermind of the highly acclaimed haunting Canadian folk band TIMBER TIMBRE, died 14. of April 2026, aged only 44.

NEDRA TALLEY, last surviving member of the legendary American girl group THE RONETTES (Soul, R&B, Pop), died 26. of April 2026.

JAMES VALENTINE, saxophonist for the Australian rock bands MODELS and JO JO ZEP & THE FALCONS and later a well known TV and radio presenter,died in April 2026 (assisted suicide, no exact date of death noted).

DAVE MASON, of British group Traffic, played in Fleetwood Mac for a bit & had a solo career May 10, 1946 - April 19, 2026 RIP; great guitarist; lived in American since 1969 so he had a completely American accent for many, many years before he died.

WAYNE MOSS, important Nashville session guitarist, bassist, producer, songwriter and founding member of AREA CODE 615 and BAREFOOT JERRY, died 20. of April 2026. He workd with tons of big names like BOB DYLAN, ROY ORBISON, LINDA RONSTADT, JOAN BAEZ, THE EVERLY BROTHERS, CHARLIE DANIES, THE STEVE MILLER BAND and many more.

MIKE EMERSON, long time keyboardist for the American blues outfit TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERS, died in April 2026. He also worked with greats like ELVIN BISHOP, HARVEY MANDEL, PERCY SLEDGE and others.

ALAN OSMOND (b. Alan Ralph Osmond 22nd June 1949, d. 20th April 2026) Oldest of The Osmond Brothers, played guitar and wrote songs (along with brother Merrill) for the world-conquering US Mormon family group in the 70’s.

Rest in Peace...ANDY CLARK...(died April 20, 2026)...multi-instrumentalist in UK psychedelic-raga band CLARK-HUTCHINSON. their 1969 album \"A=MH2\" demanded the listener new ways of hearing. was also founding member SAM GOPAL\'S DREAM.

CRAIG KRAMPF, prolific American studio drummer and percussionist for numerous artists like KIM CARNES, ALICE COOPER, PAUL STANLEY, STEVE PERRY, RANDY MEISNER, LITA FORD, FLO & EDDIE and also member of the soft rock groups CHEROKEE and SILVER CONDOR, died 17. of April 2026.

ANDY KERSHAW (b. Andrew J. G. Kershaw November 9th 1959, d. April 16th 2026) British radio DJ and broadcaster, mainly on the BBC. He was a champion of World music on the channel, and was also one of the Wembley presenters at 1985’s Live Aid concert.