What happened in music on February 5: 12 artists were born, 2 artists died and one group disbanded, and 22 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on February 5
Born in 1941Barrett Strong1941 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1942Cory WellsThree Dog Night · 1942 – 2015 (deceased)

Born in 1944Al KooperBlood, Sweat & Tears · 82 years old
Born in 1954Cliff MartinezRed Hot Chili Peppers · 72 years old
Born in 1964Duff McKaganGuns N' Roses · 62 years old
Born in 1968Chris BarronSpin Doctors · 58 years old
Born in 1969Bobby BrownNew Edition · 57 years old
Born in 1973Trijntje OosterhuisTotal Touch · 53 years old
Born in 1981Eller van BuurenBagga Bownz · 45 years old
Born in 1988Kyle SimmonsBastille · 38 years old
Born in 1995Fireboy DML31 years old
Born in 1999Graham SierotaEchosmith · 27 years old
Died on February 5
Disbanded on February 5
Concerts on February 5 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Isabelle ADagelijkse Kost StudioBelgium
2016
- Imagine DragonsZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- De StaatGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2015
- Henny VrientenP60the Netherlands
- Golden EarringTheater de Tamboerthe Netherlands
- Kris WautersKursaalBelgium
- Lionel RichieZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2014
- Heather NovaDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
2011
- Bagga BownzKleine Zaalthe Netherlands
2010
- AirAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2004
- HooverphonicPoppodium 013the Netherlands
2003
- Above & BeyondHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2000
- Within TemptationHof Ter LoBelgium
1995
- Heather NovaEffenaarthe Netherlands
1993
- Tom RobinsonDe KreunBelgium
1982
- Doe MaarTheater de Muzevalthe Netherlands
1978
- Status QuoJaap Edenhalthe Netherlands
1977
- ABBASporthal ArenaBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on February 5?
Born on February 5: Barrett Strong (1941), Cory Wells (1942), Al Kooper (1944), Cliff Martinez (1954), Duff McKagan (1964), Chris Barron (1968), Bobby Brown (1969), Trijntje Oosterhuis (1973), Eller van Buuren (1981) and Kyle Simmons (1988) and others.
Which artists died on February 5?
Died on February 5: Rudy Pompilli (1976) and Fred Smith (2026).
Which concerts took place on February 5?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 22 times.


















