Liliana Dumitrache
Romanian singer
Died on Wednesday February 11th 2026
Famous Dead Musicians: Recent Musician Deaths and Obituaries
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László Somfai Hungarian musicologist dead at age 91
László Somfai, a Hungarian musicologist,
died on February 11, 2026. Born in Jászladány on August 15, 1934, he studied history of music and graduated in 1959 with a dissertation on…
Helmuth Rilling German choral conductor dead at age 92
Helmuth Rilling, the German choral conductor and academic teacher who was internationally known as an authority on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach,
died on February 11, 2026. Born in…
Jerry Kennedy American record producer dead at age 85
Jerry Kennedy, an American record producer, songwriter and guitarist,
died on February 11, 2026. Born Jerry Glenn Kennedy in Shreveport, Louisiana, on August 10, 1940, he worked in country music…
Des de Moor English writer and musician dead at age 64
Des de Moor, English writer, singer, musician and songwriter,
died on February 10, 2026. In 1987, he formed The Irresistible Force with Morris Gould, also known as Mixmaster Morris. Among…
Andrew Ranken English drummer dead at age 72
Andrew Ranken, an English drummer best known for his work with the Pogues,
died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 72. Born in London on November 13, 1953,…
Garland Green Singer dead at age 83
Garland Green, an American soul singer and pianist,
died on February 9, 2026. Born Garfield Green Jr. on June 14, 1942, in Dunleith, Mississippi, he was the tenth of 11…
Brad Arnold American singer dead at age 47
Brad Arnold, the American singer and lead vocalist of 3 Doors Down,
died on February 7, 2026, at age 47. Born Bradley Kirk Arnold in Escatawpa, Mississippi, on September 27,…
Matti Caspi Israeli singer-songwriter dead at age 76
Matti Caspi, an Israeli singer-songwriter, composer, musician, arranger and lyricist,
died on February 7, 2026, at age 76. Born in Kibbutz Hanita on November 30, 1949, he began developing an…
Ebo Taylor Ghanaian musician and producer dead at age 90
Ebo Taylor, a Ghanaian musician, guitarist, composer, bandleader, record producer and arranger,
died on February 7, 2026. Born Deroy Taylor in Cape Coast, then in the Gold Coast colony, on…
Kåre Grøttum Norwegian jazz pianist and composer dead at age 92
Kåre Grøttum, the Norwegian jazz pianist and composer,
died on February 7, 2026, aged 92. Born Kåre Idar Grøttum in Trondheim on January 24, 1934, he was also a music…
Tres Chicas American country musician dead at age -1
Tres Chicas, the American country musician and alternative country group from Raleigh, North Carolina,
died on February 6, 2026. The group formed in 1999 after Lynn Blakey, Caitlin Cary and…
Helen and Joseph Maltese singer dead at age 75
Helen and Joseph, the Maltese singing duo of Joe Cutajar and Helen Micallef,
died on February 5, 2026, aged 75. Best known for their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest…
Janina Borońska Actress dead at age -1
Janina Borońska, a Polish film and theatre actress,
died on February 5, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Litzmannstadt, Reichsgau Wartheland, Germany, now Łódź, Poland, on June 16,…
Tamás Vásáry Hungarian pianist and conductor dead at age 92
Tamás Vásáry, the Hungarian pianist and conductor,
died on February 5, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Debrecen on August 11, 1933, he began as a child prodigy,…
Fred Smith Bassist dead at age 77
Fred Smith, the American bassist best known for his work with the rock band Television,
died on February 5, 2026, at the age of 77. Born Fredrick Edward Lefkowitz in…
Greg Brown American musician and songwriter dead at age 56
Greg Brown, an American musician and songwriter known for his work with Cake and Deathray,
died on February 5, 2026. Born Gregory Paul Brown in Sacramento, California, on January 3,…
Tommy Crook Musician dead at age 81
Tommy Crook, an American guitarist,
died on February 4, 2026, at the age of 81. Thomas Paul Crook was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on February 16, 1944, and lived in…
François Beukelaers Belgian actor and stage director dead at age 88
François Beukelaers, the Belgian actor and stage director,
died on February 4, 2026. Born in Vilvoorde on February 2, 1938, he was also a singer and educator whose career ran…
Tōsha Meishō Musician dead at age 84
Tōsha Meishō, a Japanese hayashi musician,
died on February 4, 2026. Born Isao Nakagawa in Tokyo in 1941, he was one of a long line of Tōsha school musicians specializing…
The Elegants American singer dead at age 88
The Elegants, the American doo-wop vocal group formed in 1958 in South Beach, Staten Island, New York,
died on February 4, 2026. The group was started by Vito Picone, Arthur…
Lamonte McLemore American singer dead at age 86
Lamonte McLemore, an American singer, actor, composer and photographer who was a founding member of The 5th Dimension,
died on February 3, 2026, at age 90. Born Herman Lamonte McLemore…
S. P. Venkatesh Indian film score composer
S. P. Venkatesh, the Indian film score composer and music director known for his work in Malayalam cinema,
died on February 3, 2026, at the age of 70. Also credited…
Ron Kenoly American Christian worship leader dead at age 81
Ron Kenoly, an American Christian worship leader, singer and songwriter,
died on February 3, 2026, at age 81. Born in Coffeyville, Kansas, on December 6, 1944, he grew up there…
Yuan Wei-jen Taiwanese singer-songwriter dead at age 57
Yuan Wei-jen, a Taiwanese singer-songwriter and music producer,
died on February 2, 2026. Born on June 24, 1968, he rose to fame in 1991 as part of the duo Fanren…
Slave American musician
Slave, the American Ohio-based funk band formed in Dayton in 1975 by trombonist Floyd Miller and trumpeter Steve Washington,
died on February 2, 2026. The group was popular in the…
Chuck Negron Singer-songwriter dead at age 83
Chuck Negron, an American singer-songwriter best known as a founding member and lead vocalist of the rock band Three Dog Night,
died on February 2, 2026, of heart failure and…
Alfonso Buller English musician dead at age 66
Alfonso Buller, an English MC, dancer and music promoter,
died on February 2, 2026. Best known as the co-founder of the sound system MVITA, he was a key figure in…
Ken Peplowski Musician dead at age 66
Kenneth Joseph Peplowski, an American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist,
died on February 2, 2026, at age 66. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 23, 1959, he was known primarily…
Graham Morgan Drummer dead at age 88
Graham Morgan, an Australian drummer and teacher of drumming,
died on February 1, 2026, aged 88. Born in Melbourne on April 30, 1937, he was educated at Melbourne Grammar School.…
Fernando Esteso Spanish comedian dead at age 80
Fernando Esteso, a Spanish actor and singer best known for his film appearances with Andrés Pajares,
died on February 1, 2026, in Valencia, Spain, at the age of 80. Born…
Don Adams American country singer dead at age 85
Don Adams, an American country singer,
died on February 1, 2026. Born in Ross County, Ohio, on January 4, 1941, he often supported George Jones, including on Live at Dancetown…
José Cuéllar
American anthropologist and musician
Died on Saturday January 31st 2026
Fatih Ürek
Turkish singer and actor
Died on Saturday January 31st 2026
Mingo Lewis
American percussionist and drummer (Santana
Died on Saturday January 31st 2026
Miklós Fenyő
Hungarian singer
Died on Saturday January 31st 2026
Parthenon Huxley
American musician (ELO Part II)
Died on Saturday January 31st 2026
Abdelhadi Belkhayat
Moroccan singer
Died on Friday January 30th 2026
H. Robert Reynolds American musician and conductor dead at age 91
H. Robert Reynolds, an American musician, conductor and academic,
died on January 30, 2026, at the age of 91. He was principal conductor of the Wind Ensemble at the Thornton…
Martin Bruns Swiss baritone and academic dead at age 65
Martin Bruns, a Swiss baritone and music lecturer,
died on January 30, 2026. Born in Weil am Rhein on November 25, 1960, he was a member of the Knabenkantorei Basel…
Nigel Ogden
British theatre organist and radio presenter (The Organist Entertains)
Died on Thursday January 29th 2026
Wojciech Michniewski
Polish composer and conductor
Died on Thursday January 29th 2026
Nilton César
Brazilian singer
Died on Thursday January 29th 2026
Hardy Hepp
Swiss musician and painter
Died on Thursday January 29th 2026
Bryan Loren
American songwriter ("Do the Bartman")
Died on Thursday January 29th 2026
Maroochy Barambah
Australian Aboriginal mezzo-soprano singer
Died on Wednesday January 28th 2026
Kazuhito Yamashita
Japanese guitarist
Died on Tuesday January 27th 2026
Danny Coughlan
British singer and guitarist
Died on Tuesday January 27th 2026
Richie Beirach
American jazz pianist and composer
Died on Tuesday January 27th 2026
Jean Cussac
French baritone and music director
Died on Tuesday January 27th 2026
António Chainho
Portuguese musician
Died on Tuesday January 27th 2026
Chandrasena Thalangama
Sri Lankan journalist and lyricist
Died on Tuesday January 27th 2026
Vladislav Chernushenko
Russian conductor
Died on Tuesday January 27th 2026
Margaret Ross
American singer (The Cookies)
Died on Monday January 26th 2026
Gabe Lopez
American songwriter and producer
Died on Monday January 26th 2026
Sly Dunbar
Jamaican drummer (Sly and Robbie)
Died on Monday January 26th 2026
Billy Bass Nelson
American bassist (Funkadelic)
Died on Monday January 26th 2026
Béla Lattmann
Hungarian jazz bassist
Died on Monday January 26th 2026
Yoichiro Yoshikawa
Japanese composer
Died on Monday January 26th 2026
Yuri Rymanov
Russian guitarist (Lyube)
Died on Sunday January 25th 2026
Marie Rouanet
French singer and writer
Died on Sunday January 25th 2026
Abhijit Majumdar
Indian singer and music director
Died on Sunday January 25th 2026
Stefania Stella
Italian actress and singer
Died on Friday January 23rd 2026
Homare Suguro Japanese actor and singer dead at age 85
Homare Suguro, a Japanese actor and singer,
died on January 23, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, on June 1, 1940, he worked for Shochiku…
Francis Buchholz
German bass guitarist (Scorpions)
Died on Friday January 23rd 2026
Yaw Sarpong
Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter
Died on Tuesday January 20th 2026
Rob Hirst
Australian musician (Midnight Oil)
Died on Tuesday January 20th 2026
Billy Parker
American country music singer and DJ
Died on Monday January 19th 2026
Anders Möller
Swedish musician (Black Ingvars
Died on Monday January 19th 2026
Stephen “Cat” Coore
Jamaican guitarist and cellist (Third World)
Died on Monday January 19th 2026
Osvaldo Díaz
Chilean singer
Died on Monday January 19th 2026
Guillermo Rendón García
Colombian composer and organist
Died on Monday January 19th 2026
Joxean Llorente
Spanish choral conductor
Died on Monday January 19th 2026
Marikena Monti
Argentine actress and singer
Died on Monday January 19th 2026
Rubén Patagonia
Argentine singer
Died on Sunday January 18th 2026
Tucker Zimmerman
American singer-songwriter
Died on Sunday January 18th 2026
Raju Bandara
Sri Lankan singer
Died on Saturday January 17th 2026
Tony Dallara
Italian singer
Died on Friday January 16th 2026
Kenny Morris
English drummer (Siouxsie and the Banshees)
Died on Thursday January 15th 2026
Jim Wearne American musician dead at age 75
Jim Wearne, an American musician,
died on January 15, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a Cornish-American musician who lived most of his life in the Chicago area…
Kenny Morris English drummer dead at age 68
Kenny Morris, an English drummer and painter best known as the first studio drummer of Siouxsie and the Banshees,
died on January 15, 2026, aged 68. Born Kenneth Ian Morris…
Dogardisc Colombian champeta singer and songwriter, diabetes dies
Dogardisc, the stage name of Colombian champeta singer and songwriter Ismael Simancas,
died on January 15, 2026. Born in Cartagena, Colombia, he was an important figure in the Colombian coastal…
Melania Pérez
Argentinian singer
Died on Thursday January 15th 2026
Quemil Yambay
Paraguayan musician
Died on Thursday January 15th 2026
John Forté
American rapper (Refugee Camp All-Stars) and producer (The Score)
Died on Tuesday January 13th 2026
Sheila Bernette
English singer (The Good Old Days
Died on Monday January 12th 2026
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin
British guitarist (Black Midi)
Died on Monday January 12th 2026
Dave Hitchcock
English record producer (In the Land of Grey and Pink
Died on Monday January 12th 2026
Michael Kemner
German bass guitarist (Fehlfarben)
Died on Sunday January 11th 2026
Rebecca Kilgore
American singer
Died on Sunday January 11th 2026
Álvaro Peña-Rojas
Chilean-German singer and songwriter
Died on Sunday January 11th 2026
Dieudonné Larose
Haitian singer
Died on Sunday January 11th 2026
Prashant Tamang
Indian singer (Indian Idol) and actor (Paatal Lok)
Died on Sunday January 11th 2026