- May 3 Josey Scott, American singer (Saliva), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- May 5 David Reilly, American electro-rock singer-songwriter and keyboardist (God Lives Underwater), born in Washington, D.C. (d. 2005)
- May 6 Chris Shiflett, American guitarist (Foo Fighters), born in Santa Barbara, California
- May 7 Horgh [Reidar Horghagen] Norwegian heavy metal drummer (Immortal; Hypocrisy), born in Bergen, Norway
- May 8 Chris Wolf, American actor and musician (Guys Next Door - "I've Been Waiting for You")
- May 9 Paul McGuigan, British rock bassist (Oasis, 1991-99 - "Wonderwall"), born in Manchester, England
- May 14 Raphael Wiggins, American rapper (Lifelines), born in Oakland, California
- May 16 Rachel Goswell, English indie-pop singer-songwriter and guitarist (Slowdive; Mojave 3), born in Fareham, England
- May 20 Erato Alakiozidou, Greek classical and contemporary music concert pianist and arts director (Tangos a Cuatro; Idée Fixe”; Music Diaries; beArtive), born in Thessaloniki, Greece
Lisa Lopes (1971-2002)
May 27 American singer (TLC), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Idina Menzel (52 years old)
May 30 American actress and singer, born in Queens, New York
About May 1971
How Old? 52 or 53 years old
Generation: Generation X
Leap Year: No
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