Jan 5 Johann Schneider, German composer and pupil of Bach, dies at 85 Jan 15 Gaetano Latilla, Italian composer, dies at 77 Jan 17 Alessio Prati, Italian composer, dies at 37 Jan 31 Francesco Zannetti, Italian composer, dies at 50 Nov 1787 Deaths in Music by Year Feb 1788 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers