Oct 14 FrantiĊĦek "Franz" Xaver Brixi, Czech classical composer and kapellmeister, dies at 39 Oct 18 Robert Praelisauer, German composer, music director, and priest, dies at 62 Oct 27 Johann Gottlieb Graun, German violinist and composer, dies at about 67 (exact birthday uncertain, c. 1703) Jun 1771 Deaths in Music by Year Nov 1771 Famous Singers Country Singers Jazz Singers Opera Singers Pop Singers Rappers Rock Singers