What happened in music on April 27: 23 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 April 27

Born in 1942Jim KeltnerDelaney & Bonnie · 84 years old
Born in 1946Gordon HaskellKing Crimson · 1946 – 2020 (deceased)
Born in 1947Ann Peebles79 years old
Born in 1947Pete HamBadfinger · 1947 – 1975 (deceased)
Born in 1948Kate PiersonThe B-52's · 78 years old
Born in 1951Ace FrehleyKISS · 1951 – 2025 (deceased)
Born in 1957Adrian UtleyPortishead · 69 years old
Born in 1959Sheena Easton67 years old
Born in 1959Marco PirroniAdam & The Ants · 67 years oldBorn in 1962Robin S64 years old
Born in 1964Tony Di Bart62 years old
Born in 1964Philippe TeboulMano Negra · 62 years old
Born in 1966Tray DeeTha Eastsidaz · 60 years old
Born in 1969Mica Paris57 years old
Born in 1975Koopsta KniccaThree 6 Mafia · 1975 – 2015 (deceased)
Born in 1978Jim JamesMy Morning Jacket · 48 years old
Born in 1982Eva SimonsRaffish · 44 years old
Born in 1984Frank CarterSex Pistols feat. Frank Carter · 42 years old
Born in 1984Patrick StumpFall Out Boy · 42 years old
Born in 1986Angus StoneAngus & Julia Stone · 40 years old
Born in 1988Lizzo38 years old
Born in 1991Jay Hardway35 years oldBorn in 1997Yxng Le29 years old
Died on April 27
Number 1 on April 27
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on April 27, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026FEVER DREAM
2025Ordinary
2024Sugardaddy
2023Flowers
2022As It Was
2021Blijven Slapen
202017 Miljoen Mensen
2019SOS
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
2002Trackin'
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
1996Hava Naquila
1995Think Twice
1994Without You
1993Mr. Blue
1992To Be With You
1991Losing My Religion
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
- Top401979In 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
1968Congratulations
1967This Is My Song
1966Dedicated Follower of Fashion
1965No Reply
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on April 27 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Paul SimonHenry Le Bœufzaal / Salle Henry Le BœufBelgium
2025
- Lol TolhurstClubBelgium
2024
- AlokChasséveldthe Netherlands
- DJ Paul ElstakDrafbaanthe Netherlands
- John NewmanChasséveldthe Netherlands
- Son MieuxChasséveldthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisChasséveldthe Netherlands
2023
- Armin van BuurenChasséveldthe Netherlands
- AFROJACKChasséveldthe Netherlands
- NielsonChasséveldthe Netherlands
- MetallicaJohan Cruijff ArenAthe Netherlands
- RONDÉChasséveldthe Netherlands
- DJ Paul ElstakChasséveldthe Netherlands
- Son MieuxChasséveldthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicDe CasinoBelgium
2022
2019
- Fatboy SlimRondathe Netherlands
- NielsonChasséveldthe Netherlands
- NielsonVismarktthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicTrax BeversesteenwegBelgium
2018
- Armin van BuurenHet Hulsbeekthe Netherlands
- Armin van BuurenStadsparkthe Netherlands
- KensingtonVismarktthe Netherlands
2017
- Armin van BuurenChasséveldthe Netherlands
- AFROJACKStadsparkthe Netherlands
- AFROJACKMECCthe Netherlands
- Agents Of TimeKralingse Bosthe Netherlands
- GalantisChasséveldthe Netherlands
- NielsonPiuspleinthe Netherlands
- KensingtonChasséveldthe Netherlands
- RONDÉChasséveldthe Netherlands
- 2 UnlimitedPiuspleinthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisPiuspleinthe Netherlands
- TiëstoBrabanthallenthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on April 27?
Born on April 27: Jim Keltner (1942), Gordon Haskell (1946), Ann Peebles (1947), Pete Ham (1947), Kate Pierson (1948), Ace Frehley (1951), Adrian Utley (1957), Sheena Easton (1959), Marco Pirroni (1959) and Robin S (1962) and others.
Which artists died on April 27?
Died on April 27: Vicki Sue Robinson (2000), Suzanne Crough (2015), Young Jessie (2020) and Anita Lane (2021).
Which record was number 1 on April 27?
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 27?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.


















