- Jun 8 Jimmy Rushing, American blues pianist and singer, known as"Mr. Five By Five", dies at 70
- Jun 13 Clyde McPhatter, American R&B singer (Drifters-Treasure My Love), dies at 39
- Jun 21 Seth Bingham, American organist and composer (Six Pieces for Organ), dies at 90
- Jun 23 Elton Britt, American country singer-songwriter, and guitarist (Saturday Night Jamboree), dies of a heart attack at 58