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.

Gregory Kennedy (aka Tiny) died April, 2026. (Metal) Vocalist and manager. Was a member of Wasteform. Worked with Disciples Of Berkowitz. Associated with Straight Jacket, The Broken, Goatmass and Psychomanthium. Owner and CEO of Brutality Record.

Dave Roman (David John Roman) died August 17, 2026. Born January 5, 1969 in Staten Island, New York. (Metal) He was a bassist, guitarist and a songwriter. Worked with Penance, Humbucker, Draxxis and Under The Sun.

BARRY MITCHELL, bass player for the early mega-successful UK rock group QUEEN for only 6 months from 1970 to 1971, died 17. of August 2026.

MARTIN PAUL, keyboardist for the iconic German polit rock band TON STEINE SCHERBEN from 1981 to 1985, died 17. of August 2026.

John \" Hubba\" Parris died August 13th, 2026 aged 80 in Glace Bay Nova Scotia.
He was a long time member of local bands Spyder and Scarab.

I just received this information: ROBERT \"CONGO\" JONES, the powerful Welsh drummer, died 24. of June 2026. He was a member of the classic rock band LOVE SCULPTURE from 1968 to 1970 (led by the great DAVE EDMUNDS), of the more country- oriented group SASSAFRAS from 1970 to 1975 and had a short stint with the hard rock outfit BUDGIE from 1995 to 1996.

NICK GLEENIE-SMITH, the British musician, composer and conductor, died 17. of August 2026. He was a member of the progressive rock band WALLY, toured and recorded with numerous artists like ROGER WATERS (THE WALL-LIVE IN BERLIN 1990), CLIFF RICHARD, LEO SAYER, ROGER DALTREY, TINA TURNER and PHIL COLLINS. He was successful as a film composer, often collaborating with HANS ZIMMER (\"The Rock\").

I hate typos. I need to slow down. The last line in my post below, got cut off. Frank Beard, who passed today, was never known as the only member of ZZ Top! He was known, ironically, as the only member to not have a beard, as his last name was Beard! I wish that our entries were able to be edited.
Since they can\'t be, I\'m adding this here.

Frank Lee Beard (June 11, 1949 – August 17, 2026) was the drummer of ZZ Top.
Before Zz Top, he was a member of The Outlaws with later ZZ Top member Dusty Hill. Other bands Beard and Hill played with early in their careers, included the Cellar Dwellers, the Hustlers, the Warlocks, and American Blues.
Beard joined The Moving Sidewalks in 1969, which became ZZ Top in July. Beard introduced Billy Gibbons, the founder of The Moving Sidewalks, to Hill. Initially, Beard was credited under the nickname \"Rube Beard\" on ZZ Top\'s First Album and on Tres Hombres (the band\'s third album), but was credited under his actual name on Rio Grande Mud (the band\'s second album) and has regularly been credited as such on every ZZ Top album since 1975\'s Fandango.
He married Debbie Meredith in November 1982. They have three children. He lived in Richmond, Texas, where he owned and operated the Top 40 Ranch. He golfed and was known locally for participation in tournaments and community events. He was long known as, ironically, the only member of ZZ Top.
Rest peacefully and thank you for your music!

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.