- Aug 1 Gian Francesco Malipiero, Italian composer, pedagogue (Venice Liceo Musicale, 1932-52), and musicologist (Claudio Monteverdi, Antonio Vivaldi). s at 91
- Aug 4 Eddie Condon, American jazz guitarist (Eddie Condon's Floor Show), dies at 68
- Aug 6 Memphis Minnie [Lizzie Douglas], American blues musician, dies at 76
- Aug 12 Perry Botkin, American jazz and session guitarist, banjo player, composer, and musical director (Bing Crosby), dies at 66
- Aug 17 Jean Barraqué, French composer, dies at 44
- Aug 17 Paul Williams, American baritone singer and choreographer (The Temptations - "Cloud Nine"), commits suicide at 32
- Aug 24 Sláva Vorlová [Miroslava Johnová], Czech composer (Bílá oblaka (White Clouds)), dies at 79
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