What happened in music on April 29: 23 artists were born and 6 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 29

Born in 1928Carl GardnerThe Coasters · 1928 – 2011 (deceased)
Born in 1929Ray Barretto1929 – 2006 (deceased)
Born in 1933Willie Nelson93 years old
Born in 1933Rod McKuen1933 – 2015 (deceased)
Born in 1938Klaus VoormannThe Plastic Ono Band · 88 years old
Born in 1945Tammi Terrell1945 – 1970 (deceased)
Born in 1947Tommy JamesTommy James & The Shondells · 79 years old
Born in 1951Cees van LeeuwenKayak · 75 years old
Born in 1953Bill DrummondThe Timelords · 73 years old
Born in 1960Gerard JolingDe Toppers · 66 years old
Born in 1966RolloFaithless · 60 years old
Born in 1966Rollo Armstrong60 years old
Born in 1968Carnie WilsonWilson Phillips · 58 years old
Born in 1970Master P56 years old
Born in 1971Tamara “Taj” Johnson‐GeorgeSWV · 55 years old
Born in 1972Erica CampbellMary Mary · 54 years old
Born in 1973Mike HoganThe Cranberries · 53 years old
Born in 1975Tom VanstiphoutClouseau · 51 years old
Born in 1978Quincy48 years old
Born in 1979Jo O’MearaS Club · 47 years old
Born in 1980Kian EganWestlife · 46 years old
Born in 1981Tom SmithEditors · 45 years old
Born in 1989Foxes37 years old
Died on April 29
Concerts on April 29 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- Pommelien ThijsAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- Simon PhillipsSpirit of 66Belgium
2024
- The MavericksGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Teddy SwimsTrixBelgium
2023
- MetallicaJohan Cruijff ArenAthe Netherlands
- 10ccDe Wolfsbergthe Netherlands
- Son MieuxRondathe Netherlands
- HooverphonicDe CasinoBelgium
2022
- Frank BoeijenSchouwburg Het Parkthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicMagic CircusBelgium
2021
- Jack PoelsPodium De Vorstinthe Netherlands
2019
- Gers PardoelVersuz | The VenueBelgium
- Frog LeapGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2018
- Isabelle AStrandBelgium
2017
- SagaGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- WC ExperienceFeestterreinthe Netherlands
2016
- Armin van BuurenBrabanthallenthe Netherlands
- The LumineersThe Maxthe Netherlands
2014
- ClouseauDe RomaBelgium
- Within TemptationLotto ArenaBelgium
2013
- GIGI D'AGOSTINOZaailandthe Netherlands
- 2 UnlimitedGrote Marktthe Netherlands
2012
- Alkaline TrioDe VlessenhoeveBelgium
- HooverphonicKoningin ElisabethzaalBelgium
2011
- De StaatGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2010
- AFROJACKVan Heekpleinthe Netherlands
- Within TemptationKoningin ElisabethzaalBelgium
2009
- Angie StonePatronaatthe Netherlands
2006
- AnoukMuseumpleinthe Netherlands
- Frank BoeijenDe Maaspoort Theater & Eventsthe Netherlands
- TiëstoMuseumpleinthe Netherlands
2005
- Frank BoeijenKortrijkBelgium
- Within TemptationFeesttentthe Netherlands
2004
- Frank BoeijenSchouwburgBelgium
- MarillionTopPopthe Netherlands
- Beth HartBinnenstadthe Netherlands
- Ferry CorstenHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
- SladeFeesttentthe Netherlands
2003
- AnoukMuziekcentrum Frits Philipsthe Netherlands
- Bagga BownzBinnenstadthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Number 1 on April 29
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on April 29, newest first.
2023Flowers
2017Shape of You
2006Hips Don't Lie
2000Never Be The Same Again
1995Think Twice
1989Eternal Flame
1978Rivers of Babylon
1972Après toi
1967Puppet On A String
In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on April 29:
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 April 29?
Born on April 29: Carl Gardner (1928), Ray Barretto (1929), Willie Nelson (1933), Rod McKuen (1933), Klaus Voormann (1938), Tammi Terrell (1945), Tommy James (1947), Cees van Leeuwen (1951), Bill Drummond (1953) and Gerard Joling (1960) and others.
Which artists died on April 29?
Died on April 29: Mick Ronson (1993), Victor Ingeveldt (1997), Eric Charden (2012), Elisha "Eli" Murray (2020), John Hinch (2021) and Mike Peters (2025).
Which record was number 1 on April 29?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2023: Flowers (Miley Cyrus); 2017: Shape of You (Ed Sheeran); 2006: Hips Don't Lie (Shakira); 2000: Never Be The Same Again (Melanie C); 1995: Think Twice (Céline Dion). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on April 29?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.
































