- Jul 1 Richard Taruskin, American musicologist (Oxford History of Western Music), and educator, dies of esophageal cancer at 77 [1]
- Jul 5 Alfred Koerppen, German organist, composer, and educator (Hannover Hochschule für Musik und Theater, 1948-91). dies at 95
- Jul 7 (Patrick Henry) "Adam" Wade, American pop singer (The Writing On The Wall), actor (Kiss Me Goodbye), and 1st US Black game show host (Musical Chairs), dies of complications from Parkinson's disease at 87
- Jul 11 Monty Norman [Noserovitch], British big band singer, songwriter (False Hearted Lover), and film composer (James Bond Theme), dies at 94
- Jul 12 Bramwell Tovey, British conductor (Vancouver Symphony, 2000-18; NY Philharmonic Summer Series, 2004-14), and composer (Stream of Limelight), dies of sarcoma at 69
- Jul 12 Jan Wijn, Dutch classical pianist and pedagogue, dies at 88
- Jul 14 William Hart, American soul singer and songwriter (4 Gents; Delfonics - "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)"; "La-La Means I Love You"), dies of surgery complications at 77
- Jul 18 Hans-Joachim Hespos, German avant-garde composer, dies at 84
- Jul 19 Q Lazzarus [Diane Luckey], American new-wave singer-songwriter (Goodbye Horses), dies at 61
- Jul 23 Bob Rafelson, American Emmy Award-winning television producer (The Monkees), and film maker (Five Easy Pieces; Easy Rider; Head), dies at 89
- Jul 28 Bernard Cribbins, British character actor (Old Jack’s Boat; Doctor Who – “Wilfred Mott”; The Railway Children), voice-over artist (The Wombles; Jackanory), and novelty song singer (Right Said Fred), dies at 93
- Jul 30 Archie Roach, Aboriginal Australian blues singer-songwriter (Took The Children Away), dies at 66
- Jul 30 [Grace] Nichelle Nichols, American actress (Star Trek - "Lt. Uhura") and singer (Down To Earth; "Fly Me To The Moon"), dies at 89
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