Jonathan Meléndez shot/murdered September 1, 2026 in Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico with his pregnant wife, a three year old child, a household worker and a dog. He was 38 years old. (synth-pop and indie rock) Was a member of Camilo Séptimo.

Jack Grassel died August 26, 2026 in a traffic collision in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.. Born September 3, 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. (Jazz) Guitarist. He did, \"Magic Cereal\" and \"If You\'re Too Crazy\". Worked with Rosemary Clooney, Slide Hampton, Stanley Jordan, Ed Thigpen and Nancy Wilson. He invented an instrument he named the \"SuperAx\" which contained both guitar and bass guitar strings. He formed Frozen Sky Records. He was married to vocalist Jill Jensen who he recorded with.

Frankie Miller (Frank Miller, Jr.) died August 29, 2026 in Arlington, Texas, U.S.. Born December 17, 1930 in Victoria, Texas, U.S. (Country) Singer and songwriter. He did, \"Family Man\" and \"Baby Rocked Her Dolly\". He was He was a regular performer on the Louisiana Hayride and the Grand Ole Opry.

Sean Ragon announced dead on September 1, 2026. He was 45 years old. Born in in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Neofolk, Punk and Psych-Folk) Was a member of Cult of Youth and worked with Class Action, Love As Laughter and Wreckage.

Andy Williams (Andrew Williams)(aka The Butcher) died September 5, 2026 in Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.. Born December 12, 1977 in Buffalo, New York, U.S.. Guitarist and wrestler. (Metal) Was a member of Every Time I Die and Atomic Rule.

The Norsk mandolin player JOHAN TANGEN died 21. of August 2026. He was a member of the folky progressive rock band PRUDENCE. They recorded 5 fine and collectable albums between 1972 and 1976, mostly on POLYDOR label.

The German rock guitarist, singer and composer DIETER BORNSCHLEGEL died 23. of August 2026. He was a member of the legendary bands ATLANTIS (1971 to 1974) and GURU GURU (1976 to 1979 and later 1994 to 1997), worked with HELMUT HATTLER of KRAAN and realized a couple of solo projects.

The American rock drummer JON SMALL, who played with the young BILLY JOEL in the psychedelic rock bands THE HASSLES and ATTILA, died in September 2026. Later he became an accomplished director of music videos and concert films.

James Fairs. Lead guitar and songwriter for the Chicago group the CRYAN SHAMES died in August 2026. Wrote many of the hits and was a session guitar player.

PIERRE OUELLETTE, saxophonist for the highly acclaimed Canadian hard psychedelic rock band SEX, died 24. of March 2026. They recorded two fine collectable albums on TRANS-CANADA label in 1971 and 1972.

CRAIG DOUGLAS (b. Terence Perkins August 13th 1941, d. September 4th 2026) Late 1950’s and early 60’s British singer, successful in that odd ‘sanitised rock and roll’ period after Elvis but before the Beatles, much like Cliff Richard. Had a 1959 UK #1 with a cover of Sam Cooke’s ‘Only Sixteen’.

BILL CONSTABLE aka ADAM BLESSING, lead vocalist for the American hard psychedelic rock band DAMNATION OF ADAM BLESSING, died 08. of July 2026. They recorded three fine albums on UNITED ARTISTS between 1969 and 1971, worth listening.

David Wiffen who was born in Surrey, U.K. before moving to Canada at 16 passed away on Apr.5 @ 84. During his career which began a lengthy career as a folk singer releasing recordings for Fantasy, United Artists and True North starting in 1965 with a live recording done in a B.C. coffeehouse and ending in 2015 with \'Songs from the Lost and Found.\' In between he recorded discs produced by Bruce Cockburn.

TED GEROW, keyboardist for the Canadian rock group FIVE MAN ELECTRICAL BAND, died in July 2026 (info is from FB).

STEVE JONES, keyboardist and accordionist for the British psychedelic folk rock band HERON, died 25. of June 2026. They recorded two fine and collectable albums, \"same\", DAWN 1970 and \"Twice As Nice & Half The Price\", DAWN 1971 (info is from his bandmate G.T. MOORE on FB).

Strange thing here! DISCOGS says that the former ROXY MUSIC bassist RIK KENTON died 29. of April 2026. I cannot find any further information. Does anyone know more??

The German singer, songwriter and comedian PETER EHLEBRACHT died 17. of February 2026 (the information was only released just now). He was the last surviving member of the legendary comedy group INSTERBURG & CO, very popular in Germany in the 60s and 70s.

Cassandra Wilson, died 2 September 2026, 70 years of age, hugely talented, Jazz vocalist. She leaves a recorded legacy for all to enjoy. May her spirit rest, in peaceful repose.

HASSAN BAH, percussionist for the well known Swedish folk rock band KEBNEKAISE, died 18. of August 2026.

The Irish guitarist STUART COWELL died 10. of January 2026. He was a member of the folk rock band PAUL BTRETT`S SAGE and of the prog legend TITUS GROAN (their only self-titled album on DAWN label from 1970 with great cover art is a fave of mine).