Back to 2025 again... Something very special here! TILLBJÖRN PERSSON, keyboardist and guitarist for the Swedish psychedelic rock/proto-punk duo THE SOUND EXPRESS, died in October 2025. They recorded only one acclaimed self-titled album on the rare ANETTE label in 1969,sounding like a heavy version of HANSSON & KARLSSON, highly collectable and featuring incredible church organ sounds to the max.

Scebi Dlamini (known as Inkosi Yamagcokama) born 30th September 1996, died 9th August 2026, car crash. Popular Maskandi artist in South Africa (“Dear Ex Yami”, “Vuka Sonwabe”)

Nikki Ross Bellamy (Nikki L. Ross) died August 14, 2026. Born February 26, 1972 in Houston, Texas, U.S.. (Gospel - Jazz) Singer and keyboardist. She did, \"God Is Able\". Worked with Kirk Franklin, Ricky Dillard & New G, Gladys Knight, James Fortune & FIYA, Israel Houghton and Ricky Dillard & New G’s \"There Is No Way\".

Scott Sechman reported dead August 16, 2026 of respiratory failure after cancer. He was 72 years old. (Rock) Singer guitarist and harmonica player. He did, “Faith Of A Woman”. Was a member of Loose Boots. Worked with Fatt City, The Grass Roots, Bill Medley, Tom Rush, Al Wilson, The Coasters, Kevin Roughton and The Marvelettes.

Dave Marsh died August 14, 2026 in Connecticut, U.S.. Born March 1, 1950 in Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.. Music critic and radio talk show host. He was an early editor of Creem magazine. Worked for the publications The Village Voice and Rolling Stone. Published many books about music and musicians. He was married to Barbara Carr, a co-manager of Bruce Springsteen.

Ruby Andrews (Ruby Mae Stackhouse) died August 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.. Born March 12, 1947 in Hollandale, Mississippi, U.S.. (R&B - Soul) She was a singer. She did, \"Casanova (Your Playing Days Are Over)\" and \"You Made A Believer (Out Of Me)\". Was a member of The Vondells. Founded and served as the CEO of Genuine Ruby Records LLC. She had been married to Robert \"Squirrel\" Lester a member of The Chi-Lites until his death in January 2010.

Randy Burns (Randall R. Burns) died August 8, 2026. Born April 14, 1948. (Folk - Psychedelic) Singer, songwriter, bassist and guitarist. Was a member of The Morning and The Sky Dog Band.

DERRY BROWNSON, keyboardist and original member of the popular British alternative rock band EMF, died 13. of August 2026 (brain tumor), only aged 55.

RIP.
Johnny Young.
Born 12th March 1947 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, as Johnny Benjamin de Jong. Passing announced by his family on 14th August 2026, aged 79.
Australian pop singer, songwriter and TV host.
He had hits with,
Step Back / Cara-Lyn - 1966,
Let It be Me - 1966,
When Will I Be Loved ? / Kiss Me Now - 1966,
All My Loving - 1967,
Lady - 1967,
Craise Finton Kirk - 1967,
It\'s A Sunny Day - 1968.
Johnny was host of TV show Young Talent Time from 1971 to 1988.
He wrote these hit songs, The Real Thing\" and \"The Girl That I Love\" and \"Part Three Into Paper Walls\" for Russell Morris, \"The Star\" for Ross D. Wyllie and \"I Thank You\" for Lionel Rose and Smiley for Ronnie Burns.

Reggie Bannister (Reginald Horace Bannister) Died August 9, 2026 in Crestline, California, U.S.. Born Sept., 29, 1945 in Long Beach, California, U.S.. Musician, actor, producer and writer. He composed the song and preformed, \"Have You Seen It\" with Reggie B & The Jizz Wailin\' Ya\' Doggies for the movie, Phantasm IV: Oblivion.

Francesco Guccini died August 6, 2026. Born June 14, 1940 in Modena, Italy. (Folk Rock) Guitarist, singer and song writer. He did, \"Dio è morto\" and \"Incontro\". He was a member of Hurricanes, Snakers and Gatti. Worked the group Nomadi and with Deborah Kooperman, Giorgio Gaber, Claudio Lolli, Paolo Conte among others. An asteroid, a cactus species and a butterfly subspecies have been named after him.

Colin Julius Bobb (aka Sensational and Torture) He was announced dead August 11, 2026 . Born October 18, 1974 in Guyana. (Hip hop and experimental) Worked with The Jungle Brothers, Spectre, Cardopusher, Kid 606, Handsome Boy Modeling School, DJ Scotch Bonnet and others.

Pepe Habichuela (José Antonio Carmona Carmona) died August 4, 2026. Born October 24, 1944 in Granada. (Flamenco) Guitarist. Recorded an album in tribute to singer Antonio Chacón which won the National Prize of discography in 1975. Shared the stage with artists such as Dave Holland, Juanito Valderrama, Camarón de la Isla and Enrique Morente. Was a member of Pepe Habichuela & The Bollywood Strings. Father of José Miguel Carmona Niño and uncle of Juan José Carmona Amaya El Camborio and Antonio Carmona Amaya of the Flamenco group Ketama.

ANN BOGAN, singer for the Motown girl group THE MARVELETTES from 1967 to 1969 and later for the successful group NEW BIRTH (Funk, R&B), died on 06. of August 2026.

GARY DWYER, drummer for the British post-punk/neo-psychedelic rock band THE TEARDROP EXPLODES from Liverpool, died on 09. of August 2026. Led by the young JULIAN COPE (later huge success as a solo artist), the group was best known for their Top Ten UK single \"Reward\".

Cat Dowling (Catherine Dowling) died August 7, 2026. She was 54 years old. (Electro) Vocals, guitarist and keyboards. Was a member of Babelfish which became Alphastates, they did \"Champagne Glass\" and \"Angel Kiss\".

Terry Buffalo Ware died August 5, 2026. Born February 14, 1950 in Shattuck, Oklahoma. Guitarist, trombonist and composer. Was a member of The Debtor Group, Sailor, The Sensational Shoes and Ray Wylie Hubbard And The Cowboy Twinkies. Worked with Jimmy LaFave, Smokey And The Mirror, Bob Livingston, Audrey Auld, Susan Herndon, Wanda Jackson, John Fullbright, The Red Dirt Rangers, The Burns Sisters, Bob Childers and many others. Performed at every Woody Guthrie Folk Festival since it began in 1998. He was named a Texas Tornado by Buddy Magazine.

Geraldine Bey (Geraldine Bey de Haas (née Wideman)) died July 28. 2026 in Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.A.. Born January 16, 1935 in Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A.. (Jazz) Musician, singer and concert organizer. Was a member of Andy and the Bey Sisters. She was involved in seven recordings. She created the Duke Ellington Celebration in Grant Park from which the Chicago Jazz Festival developed. Married to bassist Eddie de Haas who died in 2022. Mother of singers Aisha and Darius.

Mike Milford, his death announced August 8, 2026. He had cancer. (Metal Core) Singer for Scars Of Tomorrow. Managed artists through the organizations The Artery Foundation, Artery Recordings and Modern Empire.

RIP
Bill Armstrong.
Born 24th June 1929 - His passing announced 7th August 2026, aged 97.
Australian music producer, Bill recorded Robert Menzies opening Geelong\'s Shell Refinery.
He started Bill Armstrong Sound in December 1949 and recorded many local jazz artists.
Bill created Armstrong Studios in 1965 and recorded many Australian singers and bands, including The Seekers, Russell Morris, Johnny Farnham, The Masters Apprentices, Daddy Cool, Skyhooks, Graeme Bell and many more.
John Farnham\'s Whispering Jack album was mostly recorded at Armstrong Studios.