Birthdays in Music May 13 Henry Clough-Leiter, American composer, born in Washington D.C. (d. 1956) May 22 Francesco Paolo Neglia, Italian composer, born in Enna, Italy (d. 1932) Deaths in Music May 1 Vilém Blodek [Plodek], Czech pianist, flautist, and composer, dies at 39 1873 Music History by Year 1875 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers