What happened in music on April 26: 20 artists were born, 3 artists died and one group disbanded, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on April 26
Born in 1932Francis Lai1932 – 2018 (deceased)
Born in 1938Duane Eddy1938 – 2024 (deceased)
Born in 1940Giorgio Moroder86 years oldBorn in 1942Bobby Rydell1942 – 2022 (deceased)

Born in 1945Nobesuthu MbaduMahotella Queens · 1945 – 2021 (deceased)
Born in 1948D.C. LaRue78 years old
Born in 1951Arne JansenArne Jansen & Les Cigales · 1951 – 2007 (deceased)
Born in 1952Neol DaviesThe Selecter · 74 years old
Born in 1960Roger TaylorDuran Duran · 66 years old
Born in 1963Milton McDonaldElectric Light Orchestra · 63 years old
Born in 1967Green Velvet59 years old
Born in 1970T‐BozTLC · 56 years oldBorn in 1971Giorgia55 years old
Born in 1972Bronagh GallagherThe Commitments · 54 years old
Born in 1979Tarrus Riley47 years old
Born in 1981Ms. Dynamite45 years old
Born in 1981Caro Emerald45 years old
Born in 1982Jon LeeS Club · 44 years old
Born in 1985Eric Nally41 years oldBorn in 1993Will Heard33 years old
Died on April 26
Disbanded on April 26
Number 1 on April 26
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on April 26, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026FEVER DREAM
2025Ordinary
2024Sugardaddy
2023Flowers
2022As It Was
2021Blijven Slapen
202017 Miljoen Mensen
2019Con Calma
2018FRIENDS
2017Shape of You
2016Work from Home
2015Parijs
2014Rather be
2013Blurred Lines
2012I Follow Rivers
2011Happiness
2010Nothin' on you
2009Poker Face
2008Shot Of A Gun
2007Tranen Gelachen
2006Right Here Right Now (My Heart Belongs To You)
2005Geef Mij Je Angst
2004F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
2003Step Right Up
- Top402002Like A Prayer
2001Damn (I Think I Love You)
2000Freestyler (Rock The Microphone)
1999We're Going To Ibiza!
1998My Heart Will Go On
1997Ik Zing Dit Lied Voor Jou Alleen
1996Captain Jack
1995Think Twice
1994Without You
1993Mr. Blue
1992To Be With You
1991Joyride
1990The Power
1989Eternal Flame
1988Gimme Hope Jo'anna
1987Sailin' Home
1986Living Doll
1985We Are The World
1984Hello
1983Let's Dance
1982The Lion Sleeps Tonight
1981Vienna
1980You And Me
1979In the Navy
1978Stayin' Alive
1977Lay Back in the Arms of Someone
1976Save Your Kisses For Me (Alternate Take)
1975Paloma Blanca
1974Be My Day
1973Le Lac Majeur
1972Après toi
- Top401971Mozart - First Movement Symphony No. 40
1970El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
1969Goodbye
1968Cinderella Rockefella
1967This Is My Song
1966Dedicated Follower of Fashion
1965No Reply
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on April 26 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Eric ClaptonAFAS DomeBelgium
2025
- AFROJACKChasséveldthe Netherlands
- Michael SchenkerGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- KensingtonChasséveldthe Netherlands
- RONDÉChasséveldthe Netherlands
- DJ Paul ElstakTrixxo ArenaBelgium
- USHERZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Son MieuxChasséveldthe Netherlands
- WC ExperiencePark Vredeoordthe Netherlands
2022
- Gers PardoelSO GroenhoveBelgium
- Son MieuxNPO Radio 2the Netherlands
2019
- Son MieuxLange Voorhoutthe Netherlands
2018
- 2 Brothers On The 4th FloorGrote Voortthe Netherlands
- RONDÉVismarktthe Netherlands
- Son MieuxLange Voorhout / Pleinthe Netherlands
2016
- Golden EarringCastellumthe Netherlands
- Son MieuxHi-Fi Klubbenthe Netherlands
2014
- Armin van BuurenRAIthe Netherlands
- Armin van BuurenChasséveldthe Netherlands
- AFROJACKRAIthe Netherlands
- ClouseauAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- Gers PardoelAFAS Stadionthe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelChasséveldthe Netherlands
- KensingtonChasséveldthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicForumBelgium
2013
- ClouseauAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- Golden EarringSporthalthe Netherlands
2011
- BeardymanL’OrangerieBelgium
2010
- Within TemptationKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
2008
- AnoukThe Factorythe Netherlands
- Mick PointerGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2006
- Gilby ClarkeSjiwathe Netherlands
2003
2000
- LeftfieldAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
1997
- Osdorp PosseSint–RitacollegeBelgium
1995
- The Stone RosesGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
1993
- SadeAhoythe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on April 26?
Born on April 26: Francis Lai (1932), Duane Eddy (1938), Giorgio Moroder (1940), Bobby Rydell (1942), Nobesuthu Mbadu (1945), D.C. LaRue (1948), Arne Jansen (1951), Neol Davies (1952), Roger Taylor (1960) and Milton McDonald (1963) and others.
Which artists died on April 26?
Died on April 26: Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes (2002), Charles Neville (2018) and Nedra Talley (2026).
Which record was number 1 on April 26?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: FEVER DREAM (Alex Warren); 2025: Ordinary (Alex Warren); 2024: Sugardaddy (Roxy Dekker); 2023: Flowers (Miley Cyrus); 2022: As It Was (Harry Styles). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on April 26?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.



























