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.

JAYE P. MORGAN - (1931 - August 24, 2026) - American singer & actress. \"Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries\" \"That\'s All I Want from You\". featured on \"the Gong Show\".

The German guitarist and violinist MATTHIAS JAMES THUROW died 02. of August 2026. He started his career with the beat group ROYAL SERVANTS; this later became the progressive rock band EULENSPYGEL. Subsequently he worked with the well known jazz rock outfit ET CETERA.

Joo Chan-kwon (58), the drummer of the band \'Deulgukhwa\', suddenly collapsed on the afternoon of the 20th and was taken to the hospital, but died.guy who covered wishbone ash classic tune like everybody needs friend etc.

As a singer and pianist in Korea , he was one of the first -year members of the band wild chrysanthemumAfter the disbandment of Wild Chrysanthemum, he and Jeon In-kwon released an acoustic guitar-focused album called ‘ 1979-1987 Memories of Wild Chrysanthemum ’. He died in a car accident while riding a motorcycle in Canada

Legendary guitarist Jo Deok-hwan of the iconic rock band Deulgukhwa has passed away. He was 64.The artist died on Monday after a three month battle with cancer.

“Guitarist Choi Gu-hee passed away on August 16 and was cremated at Jeju Yangji Park on August 20, with his ashes interred in a columbarium

DOLLY PARTON (b. Dolly Rebecca Parton 19th January 1946, d. 24th August 2026). Queen of Country, another big beast gone. We’re going to see a lot of these in the coming years.

Rest in Peace...SHELLEY FABARES...(1944 - August 22, 2026)...American actress & singer. THE DONNA REED SHOW and ONE DAY AT A TIME. was in Elvis films GIRL HAPPY, SPINOUT, CLAMBAKE. also in RIDE THE WILD SURF and with Herman\'s Hermits in HOLD ON. best know song \"Johnny Angel\" (1962).

LINDA PARDEE (b. Linda Bean Pardee, d. 17th August 2026, couldn’t find her age, sorry) Boston bass guitarist and backing vocalist, post-punk genre. Originally with 1990’s ORBIT, more recently worked with GANG OF FOUR.

JANIE BRADFORD (b. 2nd June 1939, d. 21st August 2026) Missouri-born songwriter, mostly at Motown. She wrote ‘Money’, first covered by Barrett Strong, and later by The Beatles and The Flying Lizards. Also wrote ‘Too Busy Thinking ’Bout My Baby’ for Marvin Gaye.