What happened in music on September 12: 21 artists were born and 7 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 39 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on September 12
Born in 1937Gus BackusThe Del-Vikings · 1937 – 2019 (deceased)
Born in 1944Barry WhiteThe Love Unlimited Orchestra · 1944 – 2003 (deceased)
Born in 1944Colin YoungThe Foundations · 82 years old
Born in 1945Norbert BergerCindy & Bert · 1945 – 2012 (deceased)
Born in 1946Tony BellamyRedbone · 1946 – 2009 (deceased)
Born in 1946Dickie PetersonBlue Cheer · 1946 – 2009 (deceased)
Born in 1947Darryl DeLoachIron Butterfly · 1947 – 2002 (deceased)
Born in 1951Ali Ollie WoodsonThe Temptations · 1951 – 2010 (deceased)
Born in 1952Neil PeartRush · 1952 – 2020 (deceased)
Born in 1952Gerry BeckleyAmerica · 74 years old
Born in 1956Barry AndrewsXTC · 70 years oldBorn in 1957Hans Zimmer69 years old
Born in 1962Raúl Orellana64 years old
Born in 1972Stephen van HaestregtWithin Temptation · 54 years old
Born in 1972Gerard Presencer54 years old
Born in 1974Jennifer Nettles52 years old
Born in 1976Bizzy BoneBone Thugs-N-Harmony · 50 years oldBorn in 19772 Chainz49 years old
Born in 1981Jennifer Hudson45 years old
Born in 1984September42 years old
Born in 1989Tim Knol37 years old
Died on September 12
Died in 2003Johnny Cash1932 – 2003
Died in 2007Bobby ByrdJames Brown & The Famous Flames · 1934 – 2007
Died in 2014John GustafsonThe Spencer Davis Group · 1942 – 2014
Died in 2014Joe SampleThe Crusaders · 1939 – 2014
Died in 2022PnB Rock1991 – 2022
Died in 2022Ramsey LewisRamsey Lewis Trio · 1935 – 2022
Died in 2024Gabe GonzalezNo Doubt · 1967 – 2024
Concerts on September 12 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
2025
- China CrisisMuziekgieterijthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisWaalkadethe Netherlands
2024
- Ilse DeLangeTheater Hanzehofthe Netherlands
2021
- ClouseauAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- Candy DulferGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2020
- Armin van BuurenPrivate Venuethe Netherlands
- HooverphonicPXL PaviljoenBelgium
- HooverphonicPXL PaviljoenBelgium
2019
- Jan SmitPraampleinthe Netherlands
- MuseZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- De Staat3FM Studiothe Netherlands
- Blaze BayleyDe Meisterthe Netherlands
2015
- KensingtonWaalkadethe Netherlands
- U2Ziggo Domethe Netherlands
2014
- NielsonWaalkadethe Netherlands
- Billy OceanTerreinen Fabrieken van OlenBelgium
- Guus MeeuwisSportpark Klinkenvlierthe Netherlands
2013
- De StaatDe Wereld Draait Doorthe Netherlands
2011
- The War On DrugsParadoxthe Netherlands
2009
- Ilse DeLangeFeesttentthe Netherlands
2008
- Within TemptationWaalkadethe Netherlands
2006
- Within TemptationCentrumthe Netherlands
2004
- Arrested DevelopmentGrote Marktthe Netherlands
2001
- AirVooruitBelgium
2000
- RadioheadFestivalparkBelgium
1999
- FishMuziekcentrum Vredenburgthe Netherlands
- Robbie WilliamsPoppodium 013the Netherlands
1998
- Hugo RaceL’OrangerieBelgium
1982
- Doe MaarNederland 3the Netherlands
1981
- Doe MaarHaventhe Netherlands
- Duran DuranGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
1978
- Peter GabrielVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1977
- AC/DCJH JonkhoveBelgium
1976
- ArmandSporthal ArenaBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Number 1 on September 12
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on September 12, newest first.
2026Dai Dai
2020Más Más Más
2015How Deep Is Your Love
2009Three Days In A Row
1998Life
1992It's My Life
1987I Just Can't Stop Loving You
1981For Your Eyes Only
1970Back Home
In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on September 12:
2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 · 1999 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1993 · 1991 · 1990 · 1989 · 1988 · 1986 · 1985 · 1984 · 1983 · 1982 · 1980 · 1979 · 1978 · 1977 · 1976 · 1975 · 1974 · 1973 · 1972 · 1971 · 1969 · 1968 · 1967 · 1966 · 1965
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
Who has a birthday on September 12?
Born on September 12: Gus Backus (1937), Barry White (1944), Colin Young (1944), Norbert Berger (1945), Tony Bellamy (1946), Dickie Peterson (1946), Darryl DeLoach (1947), Ali Ollie Woodson (1951), Neil Peart (1952) and Gerry Beckley (1952) and others.
Which artists died on September 12?
Died on September 12: Johnny Cash (2003), Bobby Byrd (2007), John Gustafson (2014), Joe Sample (2014), PnB Rock (2022), Ramsey Lewis (2022) and Gabe Gonzalez (2024).
Which record was number 1 on September 12?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: Dai Dai (Shakira, Burna Boy); 2020: Más Más Más (Rolf Sanchez); 2015: How Deep Is Your Love (Calvin Harris, Disciples); 2009: Three Days In A Row (Anouk); 1998: Life (Des'ree). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on September 12?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 39 times.

























