What happened in music on April 9: 14 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 April 9

Born in 1944Wally WallerThe Pretty Things · 82 years old
Born in 1946Les GrayMud · 1946 – 2004 (deceased)
Born in 1948David “Chico” RyanSha Na Na · 1948 – 1998 (deceased)
Born in 1948Patty Pravo78 years old
Born in 1961Mark KellyMarillion · 65 years old
Born in 1969Mandy HuydtsFrizzle Sizzle · 57 years old
Born in 1972RedOne54 years old
Born in 1978Rachel StevensS Club · 48 years old
Born in 1979Simon McBrideDeep Purple · 47 years old
Born in 1986Leighton Meester40 years old
Born in 1987Jesse McCartney39 years old
Born in 1989Monique Smit37 years old
Born in 1993Jamie SierotaEchosmith · 33 years old
Born in 1999Lil Nas X27 years old
Died on April 9
Concerts on April 9 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- Michael SchenkerDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
2024
- 10ccGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2023
- Armin van BuurenManegeclub De Molenheidethe Netherlands
- De StaatManegeclub De Molenheidethe Netherlands
2022
- BLØFZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- ARTBATPaleis 12 / Palais 12Belgium
- John DigweedDe Marktkantinethe Netherlands
2021
- Jack PoelsMuziekgieterijthe Netherlands
2019
- Giorgio MoroderAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- Geike ArnaertVRT TV Van Gils & GastenBelgium
2018
- ClouseauGebouw-Tthe Netherlands
2016
- 2 Brothers On The 4th FloorEthias ArenaBelgium
- John IllsleyNorth Sea Jazz Clubthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicFnac City 2Belgium
2015
- KensingtonRondathe Netherlands
- Within TemptationLucent Danstheaterthe Netherlands
2014
- KensingtonTivolithe Netherlands
2013
- Jan SmitKyocera Stadionthe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelKyocera Stadionthe Netherlands
2012
- Blondie ChaplinKoffiehuis KHL Amsterdamthe Netherlands
2011
- Armin van BuurenBrabanthallenthe Netherlands
- The StranglersCentre Culturel René MagritteBelgium
- Roger WatersGelredomethe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisPleinpopthe Netherlands
- Ben HowardTivolithe Netherlands
2010
- Within TemptationStadsschouwburgthe Netherlands
2009
- Ice CubeVooruitBelgium
2007
- Bob DylanHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2005
- Within TemptationNighttownthe Netherlands
2004
- Eric ClaptonSportpaleisBelgium
- UB40Vorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
2001
- AnoukHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
- Ilse DeLangeGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2000
- Doe MaarHedonthe Netherlands
1999
- Ilse DeLangeTheater De Flintthe Netherlands
1997
- RammsteinOude Zaalthe Netherlands
1994
- Phil CollinsPrins van Oranjehalthe Netherlands
1993
- Bon JoviAhoythe Netherlands
- Iron MaidenRijnhalthe Netherlands
- ArmandZaal GerminalBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Number 1 on April 9
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on April 9, newest first.
2022Hallo
2016I Took A Pill In Ibiza
2011Happiness
2005Geef Mij Je Angst
1994Without You
1988Gimme Hope Jo'anna
198399 Luftballons
1977Go Your Own Way
1966These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on April 9:
2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1993 · 1992 · 1991 · 1990 · 1989 · 1987 · 1986 · 1985 · 1984 · 1982 · 1981 · 1980 · 1979 · 1978 · 1976 · 1975 · 1974 · 1973 · 1972 · 1971 · 1970 · 1969 · 1968 · 1967 · 1965
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
Who has a birthday on April 9?
Born on April 9: Wally Waller (1944), Les Gray (1946), David “Chico” Ryan (1948), Patty Pravo (1948), Mark Kelly (1961), Mandy Huydts (1969), RedOne (1972), Rachel Stevens (1978), Simon McBride (1979) and Leighton Meester (1986) and others.
Which artists died on April 9?
Died on April 9: Brook Benton (1988), David Prater (1988), Randy Cain (2009), DMX (2021), Max Werner (2024), Afrika Bambaataa (2026) and Raymond Monette (2026).
Which record was number 1 on April 9?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2022: Hallo (Antoon); 2016: I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Mike Posner, Seeb); 2011: Happiness (Alexis Jordan); 2005: Geef Mij Je Angst (Guus Meeuwis); 1994: Without You (Mariah Carey). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on April 9?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.





































