- Sep 3 Harry Partch, American composer (Revelations in the Courthouse Park; Delusion Of The Fury), dies at 73
- Sep 9 Soltan Hajibeyov, Azerbaijani composer and People's Artist of the USSR, dies at 55
- Sep 20 Robert Herberigs, Flemish composer (La Chanson d'Eve), dies at 88
- Sep 23 Robbie Mcintosh, Scottish drummer (Average White Band), overdoses at 24
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