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What happened in music on February 8: 17 artists were born and 4 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Born on February 8

Died on February 8

Concerts on February 8 in the Netherlands and Belgium

Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.

2025

  1. Frank BoeijenFlorinUtrecht · Spijkers met koppenthe Netherlands
  2. TOTOGelredomeArnhem · The Dogz of Ozthe Netherlands

2024

  1. Depeche ModeZiggo DomeAmsterdam · Memento Morithe Netherlands
  2. De StaatDe CasinoSint-Niklaas · The Red Yellow Blue TourBelgium

2023

  1. Candy DulferGrote ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. NielsonKoninklijk Theater CarréAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  3. Edsilia RombleySchouwburgTilburg · In Balansthe Netherlands

2020

  1. Liam GallagherVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalVorst / Forest · Why Me? Why Not.Belgium
  2. Geike ArnaertKleine ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  3. DJ Paul ElstakLeisure ParkEchtthe Netherlands

2019

  1. DJ JeanZiggo DomeAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. Alice DeejayZiggo DomeAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  3. Son MieuxGrote ZaalThe Hague · Faire De Son Mieux Album Release Tourthe Netherlands

2018

  1. GalantisGrote ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. Klein OrkestTheater De FlintAmersfoort · Later is al lang begonnen en vroeger komt nog 1 keer terugthe Netherlands

2017

  1. UB40Ancienne BelgiqueBrusselsBelgium

2015

  1. Henny VrientenDoornroosjeNijmegen · En toch...the Netherlands

2014

  1. ClouseauAED StudiosLintBelgium
  2. Ilse DeLangeKoninklijk Theater CarréAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  3. Heather NovaChassé TheaterBreda · Acoustic Tourthe Netherlands
  4. StromaeAED StudiosLintBelgium
  5. HooverphonicAED StudiosLintBelgium
  6. John DigweedKlokgebouwEindhoventhe Netherlands

2013

  1. Doe MaarMartiniplazaGroningen · Glad IJsthe Netherlands

2007

  1. Amy WinehouseGrote ZaalAmsterdam · Back To Blackthe Netherlands

2006

  1. Frank BoeijenParkvilla TheaterAlphen aan den Rijn · Even (Met Mathilde Santing)the Netherlands

2004

  1. Frank BoeijenGroenzaal Sint BavoGhentBelgium

2001

  1. John FruscianteGrote ZaalAmsterdam · To Record Only Water for Ten Daysthe Netherlands

1998

  1. Frank BoeijenTheatriumMechelen · VaderlandBelgium

1995

  1. The CranberriesMuziekcentrum VredenburgUtrechtthe Netherlands
  2. LivePacific ClubAntwerp · Throwing CopperBelgium
  3. Heather NovaVeraGroningenthe Netherlands

1993

  1. Tom RobinsonRTBF Radio 21Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek · Living in a Boom Time TourBelgium

1992

  1. Van MorrisonDe OosterpoortGroningenthe Netherlands

1987

  1. MetallicaIJsselhallenZwolle · Damage Inc.the Netherlands
  2. UrbanusZaal LuxHerenthoutBelgium

1984

  1. Kool & The GangVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalVorst / ForestBelgium

1980

  1. Earth & FireAuditoire Paul-Emile JansonElsene / IxellesBelgium
  2. UrbanusCultureel CentrumHasseltBelgium
  3. Joe HarrisSportwereldNieuwerkerkenBelgium

Source: setlist.fm

Number 1 on February 8

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The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on February 8, newest first.

  1. 2025APT.
    ROSÉ, Bruno Mars · week 6, 2025
  2. 2020Smoorverliefd
    Snelle · week 6, 2020
  3. 2014All of Me
    John Legend · week 6, 2014
  4. 2003Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
    Blue · week 6, 2003
  5. 1997Don't Speak
    No Doubt · week 6, 1997
  6. 1992Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
    George Michael, Elton John · week 6, 1992
  7. 1986A Good Heart
    Feargal Sharkey · week 6, 1986
  8. Top401975Voulez Vous Coucher Avec Moi Ce Soir? (Lady Marmalade)
    Labelle · week 6, 1975
  9. 1969Ain't Got No / I Got Life
    Nina Simone · week 6, 1969

In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on February 8:

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Source: top40.nl · guiljam is not affiliated with the Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Top 40 is a trademark of the Stichting; the charts are used here as the source for the site’s own artist and track pages.

Frequently asked questions

Who has a birthday on February 8?

Born on February 8: John Williams (1932), Miquel Brown (1945), Ivan Heylen (1946), Fito de la Parra (1946), Günther Sigl (1947), Ron Tyson (1948), Günter Schönberger (1952), Dave Meros (1956), Joshua Kadison (1963) and Pauly Fuemana (1969) and others.

Which artists died on February 8?

Died on February 8: Del Shannon (1990), Theo Klouwer (2001), Keith Knudsen (2005) and Mary Wilson (2021).

Which record was number 1 on February 8?

In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2025: APT. (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars); 2020: Smoorverliefd (Snelle); 2014: All of Me (John Legend); 2003: Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (Blue); 1997: Don't Speak (No Doubt). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.

Which concerts took place on February 8?

According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.