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.

Ken Black died July 17, 2026 of throat cancer. Born December 28, 1961. (Rock) Guitarist and singer. Worked with Zoetrope and Sharon Tate\'s Baby.

JIM GILSTRAP (b. James Gilstrap 10th November 1946, d. 16th July 2026) US singer, worked as a session musician with Stevie Wonder and Elkie Brooks. Also had a solo hit with ‘Swing Your Daddy’ in 1975.

JENNIFER FINCH, bass player for the wild American metal/punk rock band L7, died 18. of July 2026. Previously she played in a band called SUGAR BABYDOLL feat. COURTNEY LOVE.

Frederick Anthony Picariello Jr. (Born December 4, 1936, passed away July 17, 2026), better known by his stage name Freddy Cannon. His 1960s hits included \"Tallahassee Lassie\", \"Way Down Yonder in New Orleans\", \"Palisades Park\", Abigail Beecher\" and \"Action\" theme song from Dick Clark\'s TV show - Where the Action Is. He recorded throughout the 70s and 80s and last recorded in 2016.
Freddy was 89.

Joe Melson (Claudie Joe Melson), died July 1, 2026. Born May 11, 1935 in Bonham, Texas. Singer and songwriter. Was a member of the Cavaliers. Best known for his collaborations with Roy Orbison, including \"Only the Lonely\" and \"Crying\" witch were inducted into The Grammy Hall of Fame. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee.

PLAS JOHNSON, the versatile American studio saxophonist and member of the legendary WRECKING CREW, died 15. of July 2026. He recorded with countless artists like NAT \"KING\" COLE, PEGGY LEE, FRANK SINATRA, RY COODER, DR. JOHN, CAROLE KING, ROD STEWART, ELTON JOHN, STEELY DAN, TOM WAITS, MARVIN GAYE, LINDA RONSTADT and many more.

DAVE KNIGHTS, the original bass player for the classic British rock band PROCOL HARUM (he can be heard on their mega hit \"A Whiter Shade Of Pale\"), died 26. of June 2026, just two days short of his 81st birthday. Info is from PROCOL HARUM OFFICIAL WEBSITE.

TONY THORPE, singer and guitarist for the successful British pop/glam rock band THE RUBETTES (\"Sugar Baby Love\") from 1974 to 1979, died in July 2026 (Info is from FB).

ALAN WALDEN (b. 23rd May 1943, d.16th June 2026). Macon, Georgia born record label owner, manager and music publisher. Along with his brother Phil initially worked with Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Sam and Dave and Percy Sledge. Later founded Capricorn Records and, effectively, the Southern Rock genre, handling The Allmsn Brothers, Outlaws and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Shaun Glass died July 1, 2026 after a stroke. Born August, 1968 He was a bassist and a guitarist. (Metal) Worked with Soil, Broken Hope, Sindrome, Terminal Death, The Bloodline and others.