What happened in music on March 25: 25 artists were born and 7 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on March 25
Born in 1942Aretha Franklin1942 – 2018 (deceased)

Born in 1943Kevin KelleyThe Byrds · 1943 – 2002 (deceased)
Born in 1944Noëlle Cordier82 years old
Born in 1946Stephen KupkaTower Of Power · 80 years oldBorn in 1947Elton John79 years old
Born in 1947Duncan Browne1947 – 1993 (deceased)
Born in 1949Bob Ezrin77 years old
Born in 1950Bobby MilitelloThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 76 years old
Born in 1951Maizie WilliamsBoney M. · 75 years old
Born in 1955Patty BrardLuv' · 71 years old
Born in 1960Steve NormanSpandau Ballet · 66 years old
Born in 1961Ron KeelBlack Sabbath · 65 years old
Born in 1964Baz WarneThe Stranglers · 62 years old
Born in 1966Frank FerrerGuns N' Roses · 60 years old
Born in 1968PLAVKA58 years old
Born in 1969Cathy Dennis57 years old
Born in 1974Kyoko BaertsoenHooverphonic · 52 years old
Born in 1975Melanie BlattAll Saints · 51 years old
Born in 1976Waqas AliOutlandish · 50 years old
Born in 1980Daniel HaglundMando Diao · 46 years old
Born in 1984Sadako PointerThe Pointer Sisters · 42 years old
Born in 1988Big Sean38 years old
Born in 1988Wesley Klein38 years old
Born in 1988Ryan LewisMacklemore & Ryan Lewis · 38 years old
Born in 1999iann dior27 years old
Died on March 25
Died in 2004Tom Wilson1951 – 2004
Died in 2018Mike HarrisonSpooky Tooth · 1945 – 2018
Died in 2020Liesbeth List1941 – 2020
Died in 2022Bobby HendricksThe Drifters · 1938 – 2022
Died in 2022Taylor HawkinsFoo Fighters · 1972 – 2022
Died in 2024Chris CrossUltravox · 1952 – 2024
Died in 2025Clarence “Chet” WillisOhio Players · 2025
Concerts on March 25 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Ernst JanszTheater Junushoffthe Netherlands
2025
- HooverphonicDe CasinoBelgium
- Eloi YoussefConcertgebouwthe Netherlands
2023
- Jan SmitDe Vereenigingthe Netherlands
2022
- StingAFAS Livethe Netherlands
2019
- Amy MacdonaldGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Billy OceanGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2018
- EvanescenceAFAS Livethe Netherlands
- Blaze BayleyCafe ElpeeBelgium
2017
- Ruth JacottTheater de Stoepthe Netherlands
- Candy DulferSpant!the Netherlands
- MarillionCenterParcs Port Zélandethe Netherlands
2016
- ClouseauStadsschouwburgBelgium
- Golden EarringManegeclub De Molenheidethe Netherlands
- Son MieuxManegeclub De Molenheidethe Netherlands
2015
- UnderworldGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2014
- Status QuoLotto ArenaBelgium
2013
- NasPoppodium 013the Netherlands
2012
- Heather NovaMezzthe Netherlands
- Within TemptationDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
2011
- Scouting For GirlsPoppodium 013the Netherlands
- FaithlessKlokgebouwthe Netherlands
- MarillionCenterParcs Port Zélandethe Netherlands
2010
- The CranberriesVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
2009
- Herman van VeenSchouwburg De Kampanjethe Netherlands
2008
- Alicia KeysSportpaleisBelgium
- Jean-Michel JarreKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
2007
- Snoop DoggHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2006
- Heather NovaVelinxBelgium
2005
- Therapy?Paard van Trojethe Netherlands
2001
- Eric ClaptonAhoythe Netherlands
2000
- AnoukDe Vereenigingthe Netherlands
1999
- Ilse DeLangeCarré De Muziekdoos TV1Belgium
1996
- StingAhoythe Netherlands
1993
- Candy DulferGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Arrested DevelopmentNighttownthe Netherlands
1988
- Alex ChiltonGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- SagaCongresgebouwthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Number 1 on March 25
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on March 25, newest first.
2023Flowers
2017Shape of You
2006Right Here Right Now (My Heart Belongs To You)
2000Freestyler (Rock The Microphone)
1995Alice (Who the X Is Alice)
1989Alles Kan Een Mens Gelukkig Maken
1978Denis
1972Poppa Joe
1967Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on March 25:
2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1994 · 1993 · 1992 · 1991 · 1990 · 1988 · 1987 · 1986 · 1985 · 1984 · 1983 · 1982 · 1981 · 1980 · 1979 · 1977 · 1976 · 1975 · 1974 · 1973 · 1971 · 1970 · 1969 · 1968 · 1966 · 1965
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
Who has a birthday on March 25?
Born on March 25: Aretha Franklin (1942), Kevin Kelley (1943), Noëlle Cordier (1944), Stephen Kupka (1946), Elton John (1947), Duncan Browne (1947), Bob Ezrin (1949), Bobby Militello (1950), Maizie Williams (1951) and Patty Brard (1955) and others.
Which artists died on March 25?
Died on March 25: Tom Wilson (2004), Mike Harrison (2018), Liesbeth List (2020), Bobby Hendricks (2022), Taylor Hawkins (2022), Chris Cross (2024) and Clarence “Chet” Willis (2025).
Which record was number 1 on March 25?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2023: Flowers (Miley Cyrus); 2017: Shape of You (Ed Sheeran); 2006: Right Here Right Now (My Heart Belongs To You) (Raffaëla); 2000: Freestyler (Rock The Microphone) (Lost Frequencies, Bomfunk MC's); 1995: Alice (Who the X Is Alice) (Gompie). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on March 25?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.






























