- Sep 1 John Van Hamersveld, American graphic artist of album cover art (Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour; Leo Kottke; Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street; Gaslight Anthem), movie and concert posters, born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Sep 3 Billy Hawks [Hawkes], American R&B and jazz Hammond B3 organist, born in Richmond, Virginia
- Sep 5 Elliot Mazer, American audio engineer and record producer (Chubby Checker; Neil Young), born in New York City (d. 2021)
- Sep 6 Michael "Micky" Waller, British blues and rock drummer (Long John Baldry; Jeff Beck Group), born in Hammersmith, London, England (d. 2008)
- Sep 6 Monica Mason, British ballerina and arts administrator (Director of the Royal Ballet, 2002-12), born in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Sep 8 Donald "Dante" Drowty, American singer (The Evergreens), born in Los Angeles, California
- Sep 9 Curtis Otto Bismark Curtis-Smith, American pianist, composer, and educator, born in Walla Walla, Washington (d. 2014)
- Sep 9 Karin von Aroldingen, German ballet dancer (NYC Ballet Co), born in Griez, Germany (d. 2018)
Otis Redding (1941-1967)
Sep 9 American soul singer-songwriter ("(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay"; "Respect"), born in Dawson, Georgia
- Sep 12 Hans-Karsten Raecke, German composer, born in Rostock, Germany
- Sep 13 David Clayton-Thomas [Thomsett], Canadian singer (Blood, Sweat & Tears - "Spinning Wheel"), born in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England
- Sep 14 Alberto Naranjo, Venezuelan jazz drummer, composer and arranger, born in Caracas, Venezuela (d. 2020)
- Sep 15 Signe Toly Anderson, American singer, founding member of Jefferson Airplane ("Chauffeur Blues"), born in Seattle, Washington (d. 2016)
- Sep 16 Joe Butler, American rock vocalist and drummer (Lovin' Spoonful), born in Glen Cove, New York
- Sep 18 Hafliði HallgrÃmsson, Icelandic cellist, and composer (Herma; Sonnambulo), born in Akureyri, Iceland
Cass Elliot (1941-1974)
Sep 19 American pop vocalist (Mamas & The Papas - "California Dreaming"; "Monday, Monday"; solo - "Dream A little Dream Of Me"; "Make Your Own Kind of Music"), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Sep 21 Tony Moon, American doo-wop singer, arranger, guitarist (Dante & the Evergreens - "Alley Oop"), producer, and songwriter ("Soldier of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)"), born in Los Angeles, California
Linda McCartney (1941-1998)
Sep 24 American photographer, musician (Wings), and 1st wife of Paul McCartney, born in New York City
- Sep 26 Joe Bauer, American rock drummer (Youngbloods - "Let's Get Together"), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- Sep 26 Salvatore Accardo, Italian violinist and conductor, born in Turin, Italy
- Sep 29 Don Nix, American 'Memphis Soul' saxophonist (Last Night), born in Memphis, Tennessee
About September 1941
How Old? 82 years old
Generation: Silent Generation
Leap Year: No
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