- 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 (53 years old)
May 30 American Tony Award-winning actress and singer (Rent; Wicked; "Let It Go"), born in Queens, New York City
About May 1971
How Old? 53 years old
Generation: Generation X
Leap Year: No
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