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).

The virtuoso American jazz guitarist GENE BERTONCINI died 30. of August 2026. He played with countless greats like BENNY GOODMAN, BUDDY RICH, PAUL DESMOND, HUBERT LAWS, WAYNE SHORTER, MICHAEL MOORE, LENA HORNE, NANCY WILSON and many others.

Damon Grison (AKA Wacko) reported dead August 28, 2026. He was 52 years old. (Rap) Worked with UTP (Uptown Project), they did, \"Nolia Clap\".

Johari Mat Rozekhi (aka Joey) died August 29, 2026. He was 63. (Malaysian Rock) He was a singer. Was a member of BPR (Bumiputra Rockers), they did \"Aku Hanya Serangga\" and \"Dari Sinar Mata\".

The British musician, composer, poet and science fiction author JULIAN JAY SAVARIN died in 2025 (wiki does not show any more details). He came to England in 1962, later he became the leader, keyboardist and main composer for the legendary progressive rock band JULIANS TREATMENT. They recorded the monumental double album \"A Time Before This\" on YOUNGBLOOD label in 1970. One year later he recorded the fantastic \"JULIAN JAY SAVARIN - Waiters On The Dance\" on BIRTH label, one of my personal \"Top 20\" albums. Frenetic guitars and wild organ playing, dominated by the incredible voice of ANNA MEEK, what a record! Try these highly collectable gems I would urgently rate...

ARTHUR GRANT has died..(passed away August 31, 2026)..bass guitar, etc with UK blues-rock band EDGAR BROUGHTON BAND. \"Wasa Wasa\" (1969) \"Sing Brother Sing\" (1970) same (1971) \"In Side Out\" (1972).

FRED HASSON, lead singer and harmonica player for the very unique British progressive rock band MARSUPILAMI, died in February 2026. They recorded two brilliant complex albums on TRANSATLANTIC label: \"Marsupilami\" in 1970, and \"Arena\" in 1971.

Another one from 2025... ROY TRUMAN, bass player for the British jazzy prog band SWEGAS, died 09. of April 2025. They recorded 2 fine albums: \"Beyond the Ox\", BASF 1971 and \"Child of Light\", TREND 1971.

DAVID FAIR has died (August 2026). David & Jad Fair formed lo-fi indie rock band HALF JAPANESE in 1974. released a couple cassettes & singles in the late 70s. their debut album \"1/2 Gentlemen / Not Beasts\" (1980) \"Loud\" (1981).

This one was completely overlooked: The American rock singer STEPHEN \"STEFF\" FONTAINE died in March 2026. He was a member of URIAH HEEP in 1986 for a couple of months, of the Christian rock band JOSHUA from 1980 to 1984 and of the melodic metal band RINGLEADER.

Dimitris Kokotas died August 25, 2026 in Athens, Greece. Born December 14, 1968 in Athens, Greece. (Greek popular music) Singer. Worked with Phoebus, Nikos Karvelas, Marinella, Kaiti Garbi, Angela Dimitriou, Antypas, Vassilis Karras, Konstantina, Litsa Giagkousi and with his father, a legendary singer Stamatis Kokotassinger who preceeded him in death in 2022.

Randy Burns (Randall R. Burns) died August 8, 2026 in Melbourne, Florida. Born April 14, 1948 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Acid Folk) Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist. Member of The Sky Dog Band and The Morning.

Latimore (Benjamin William Lattimore) died August 22, 20026. Born September 7, 1939 in Charleston, Tennessee, U.S.. (Blues and R&B) He was a singer, songwriter and pianist. He did, \"If You Were My Woman\" and \"Let\'s Straighten It Out\". Collaborated with Henry Stone. Inducted in to the Blues Hall of Fame.

Rubén Rada (Omar Ruben Rada Silva) died August 26, 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay from complications from pneumonia. Born July 16, 1943 in the Palermo neighborhood of Montevideo, Uruguay. He was a musician, composer, percussionist, singer, actor and television host. He blended Afro-Uruguayan traditions particularly candombe with rock, soul, jazz, funk, samba and bossa nova. He was a member of El Kinto and Totem. He did, \"Las Manzanas\" and \"El Ómnibus\". Worked with Tom Scott, Ray Barretto, Hermeto Pascoal, Tania Libertad and Flora Purim. He received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Gary Johnson (Aka Gazza) died August 12, 2026 at the age of 68. Bassist. (New wave and Synth-pop ) Was a member of China Crisis, they did, \"Scream Down at Me\".

Keith Keith (Keith Caesar) died August 21, 2026. He was 64 years old. (Hip Hop) He was a member of Funky 4 + 1, they did, \"That\'s The Joint\"

Gunnar Þórðarson died July 29, 2026 in Reykjavík, Iceland. Born January 4 1945 in Hólmavík, Iceland. (Pop, Rock, Disco, Folk and Classical) He was a songwriter, guitarist, producer and composer. He is considered one of Iceland\'s greatest songwriters. He was a member of Hljómar, they did \"Fyrsti kossinn\". He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Icelandic Music Awards.

Hayden Panettiere (Hayden Lesley Panettiere) found unresponsive after cardiac arrest August 16, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.. Born August 21, 1989 in Palisades, New York, U.S.. Singer and actress. She did, \"Telescope\" and \"Wake Up Call\". She appeared in Scream 4, a sequel to Scream.

Rest in Peace...JIM FAIRS...(1948 - August 27, 2026)...guitar / songwriter with Chicago-based 60s band THE CRYAN\' SHAMES. \"Sugar and Spice\" \"I Wanna Meet You\" \"Mr. Unreliable\" \"Up on the Roof\" \"It Could Be We\'re in Love\". Fairs also produced Richie Havens, Gregg Allman..

TIM CURRY (b. Timothy James Curry April 19th 1946, d. August 25th 2026) British born but Los Angeles based actor and musician. Best known as Dr Frank N Furter in both the stage and film productions of Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show, for which he was Grammy and Tony nominated. He also released a number of albums in different genres, from big band to rock and folk.