What happened in music on August 11: 16 artists were born and 4 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 39 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on August 11

Born in 1943Jim KaleThe Guess Who · 83 years old
Born in 1943Denis PaytonThe Dave Clark Five · 1943 – 2006 (deceased)
Born in 1943David BoxThe Crickets · 1943 – 1964 (deceased)
Born in 1944Davey PayneThe Blockheads · 82 years old
Born in 1946Dave FormulaVisage · 80 years old
Born in 1949Eric Carmen1949 – 2024 (deceased)
Born in 1950Erik BrannIron Butterfly · 1950 – 2003 (deceased)
Born in 1952Curt CressSupermax · 74 years old
Born in 1952Bob MothersbaughDEVO · 74 years old
Born in 1954Joe Jackson72 years old
Born in 1954Bryan BassettWild Cherry · 72 years old
Born in 1957Richie RamoneRamones · 69 years old
Born in 1958Jah WobblePublic Image Ltd. · 68 years old
Born in 1969Jonah Matranga57 years old
Born in 1970Andy BellOasis · 56 years old
Born in 1970Ali Shaheed MuhammadLucy Pearl · 56 years old
Died on August 11
Concerts on August 11 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2024
- ClouseauBastionBelgium
- DJ Paul ElstakDomein PuyenbroeckBelgium
2023
- Olivia DeanOude MarktBelgium
- Pommelien ThijsGrote KaaiBelgium
2022
- Gers PardoelNormandparkBelgium
- WC ExperienceTentthe Netherlands
2019
- Jan SmitRecreatiegebied Spaarnwoudethe Netherlands
2018
- Level 42Prinses Josephine CharlotteparkBelgium
- 10ccSportpark KrokodilBelgium
- HooverphonicQ-Beach HouseBelgium
- TechnotronicSportpark KrokodilBelgium
2017
- Bryan AdamsSportpark KrokodilBelgium
- AirRondathe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelParking KeizershallenBelgium
- Radical FaceMagdalenazaal / Salle de la MadeleineBelgium
2016
- Cirque du SoleilDuinenwaterBelgium
2015
- Tyler, The CreatorGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Nick OliveridB’sthe Netherlands
2014
- KensingtonSaturnthe Netherlands
- Pet Shop BoysGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2013
- PrinceGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Cirque du SoleilDuinenwaterBelgium
2012
- Bingo PlayersAquabestthe Netherlands
- Kevin SaundersonKelchterhoefBelgium
- Peter LutsKelchterhoefBelgium
2011
- Ilse DeLangeSidelingeparkthe Netherlands
2007
- MarillionMegalandthe Netherlands
- Snoop DoggGrote KaaiBelgium
- Status QuoMegalandthe Netherlands
2005
- NasGrote KaaiBelgium
2004
- Ferry CorstenBinnenstadthe Netherlands
2003
- The Rolling StonesFeijenoord Stadionthe Netherlands
2001
- Jimmy BarnesGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Armin van BuurenBinnenstadthe Netherlands
- Ferry CorstenBinnenstadthe Netherlands
- TiëstoBinnenstadthe Netherlands
1995
- Jimmy BarnesCrossterrein Witte BergBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Number 1 on August 11
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on August 11, newest first.
2018One Kiss
2012Slapeloze Nachten
2007Jij Bent Zo
2001Elevation
1990U Can't Touch This
1984Two Tribes
1979I Was Made For Lovin' You
1973Do You Love Me?
In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on August 11:
2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1993 · 1992 · 1991 · 1989 · 1988 · 1987 · 1986 · 1985 · 1983 · 1982 · 1981 · 1980 · 1978 · 1977 · 1976 · 1975 · 1974 · 1972 · 1971 · 1970 · 1969 · 1968 · 1967 · 1966 · 1965
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
Who has a birthday on August 11?
Born on August 11: Jim Kale (1943), Denis Payton (1943), David Box (1943), Davey Payne (1944), Dave Formula (1946), Eric Carmen (1949), Erik Brann (1950), Curt Cress (1952), Bob Mothersbaugh (1952) and Joe Jackson (1954) and others.
Which artists died on August 11?
Died on August 11: Pat McAuley (1984), Alan Spenner (1991), Allan McCarthy (1995) and Trini Lopez (2020).
Which record was number 1 on August 11?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2018: One Kiss (Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa); 2012: Slapeloze Nachten (The Opposites); 2007: Jij Bent Zo (Jeroen Van Der Boom); 2001: Elevation (U2); 1990: U Can't Touch This (MC Hammer). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on August 11?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 39 times.

































