What happened in music on July 15: 28 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 July 15
Born in 1946Linda Ronstadt80 years old
Born in 1946Andy PyleThe Kinks · 80 years old
Born in 1947Roky Erickson13th Floor Elevators · 1947 – 2019 (deceased)
Born in 1947Bertus BorgersHerman Brood & His Wild Romance · 79 years old
Born in 1947Peter BanksYes · 1947 – 2013 (deceased)
Born in 1948Tony O'MalleyKokomo · 78 years oldBorn in 1948Alicia Bridges78 years old

Born in 1949Trevor HornThe Buggles · 77 years old
Born in 1950Tony Esposito76 years old
Born in 1950Norma Jean WrightCHIC · 76 years old
Born in 1950Geoffrey RichardsonCaravan · 76 years old
Born in 1952Marky RamoneRamones · 74 years old
Born in 1954Dee D. Jackson72 years old
Born in 1954Randy BernsenBlood, Sweat & Tears · 72 years old
Born in 1956Ian CurtisJoy Division · 1956 – 1980 (deceased)
Born in 1956Joe SatrianiDeep Purple · 70 years old
Born in 1962Howard GrayApollo 440 · 64 years old
Born in 1966Jason BonhamForeigner · 60 years old
Born in 1968Eddie Griffin58 years old
Born in 1969Jason SutterSmash Mouth · 57 years old
Born in 1969Chris WyseThe Cult · 57 years old
Born in 1969A.K.-S.W.I.F.T.Magic Affair · 57 years old
Born in 1970Frank McCombBuckshot LeFonque · 56 years old
Born in 1971Jonathan NoyceJethro Tull · 55 years old
Born in 1973John DolmayanSystem Of A Down · 53 years old
Born in 1982Heather Bright44 years oldBorn in 1990Olly Alexander (Years & Years)36 years old
Born in 1991Popcaan35 years old
Died on July 15
Concerts on July 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
2024
- Luka CruysberghsZeedijk Belgium PierBelgium
- The War On DrugsGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2023
- Beth HartPaleis Soestdijkthe Netherlands
2022
- Armin van BuurenDe SchorreBelgium
- AFROJACKDe SchorreBelgium
- Kevin SaundersonDe SchorreBelgium
- Gers PardoelAbdij van BornemBelgium
- Peter LutsDe SchorreBelgium
- DJ Paul ElstakDe SchorreBelgium
- TOTOZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- TopicDe SchorreBelgium
2021
- Within TemptationUnknown Citythe Netherlands
2020
- Noémie WolfsFestivalterrein PijpewegBelgium
2018
- 2 Brothers On The 4th FloorDe Schansthe Netherlands
- Big BoiLa Plaine aux Pieds Des EoliennesBelgium
- GoldfrappMinnewaterparkBelgium
- Billy IdolFestivalterrein Weert-Noordthe Netherlands
- Aloe BlaccAhoythe Netherlands
- LiveFestivalterrein Weert-Noordthe Netherlands
- Tyler, The CreatorLa Plaine aux Pieds Des EoliennesBelgium
2017
- Isabelle AMediamarktBelgium
- Isabelle AMediamarktBelgium
- Peter LutsHippodroomBelgium
- ZZ TopSportzone De DeusterBelgium
2016
- Cirque du SoleilDuinenwaterBelgium
2015
- NielsonFestivalterrein GierlebaanBelgium
- Gers PardoelFestivalterrein GierlebaanBelgium
2014
- Frank BoeijenRomain De VidtsparkBelgium
2011
- BlondieDe Schansthe Netherlands
- Agnes Obelde BijlokeBelgium
- Ice CubeLa Plaine de La Machine à FeuBelgium
- Angus & Julia Stonede BijlokeBelgium
- HooverphonicCultuurplein ZwanebergBelgium
2009
- Steve LukatherSpirit of 66Belgium
2008
- Paul SimonVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Number 1 on July 15
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on July 15, newest first.
2023How You Samba
2017Despacito
2006Rood
2000Que Si, Que No
1995I Wanna Be a Hippy
1989No More Boleros
1978You're The One That I Want
1972A Whiter Shade of Pale
1967A Whiter Shade of Pale
In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on July 15:
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 July 15?
Born on July 15: Linda Ronstadt (1946), Andy Pyle (1946), Roky Erickson (1947), Bertus Borgers (1947), Peter Banks (1947), Tony O'Malley (1948), Alicia Bridges (1948), Trevor Horn (1949), Tony Esposito (1950) and Norma Jean Wright (1950) and others.
Which artists died on July 15?
Died on July 15: Pete King (1987), Paul Young (2000), William Hart (2022) and Tomcraft (2024).
Which record was number 1 on July 15?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2023: How You Samba (Kris Kross Amsterdam, Sofía Reyes, Tinie Tempah); 2017: Despacito (Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee); 2006: Rood (Marco Borsato); 2000: Que Si, Que No (Jody Bernal); 1995: I Wanna Be a Hippy (Technohead). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on July 15?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.





































