- May 7 Kristian Lundin, record producer
- May 14 Shanice, [Wilson], vocalist (Discovery, Loving You), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- May 14 Natalie Appleton, Canadian-born singer
- May 17 Josh Homme, American musician and songwriter
- May 17 Steve Barakatt, Canadian composer
- May 20 Elsa Lunghini, French singer and actress
- May 24 Ruslana, Ukrainian singer
- May 29 Mark Lee, American musician (guitarist for Third Day)