What happened in music on September 27: 23 artists were born and 7 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on September 27
Born in 1931Freddy Quinn95 years old

Born in 1941Jimmy HelmsLondonbeat · 85 years old
Born in 1942Alvin Stardust1942 – 2014 (deceased)
Born in 1943Randy BachmanBachman-Turner Overdrive · 83 years old
Born in 1947Meat Loaf1947 – 2022 (deceased)
Born in 1947Jürgen ZöllerSupermax · 79 years old
Born in 1947Barbara Dickson79 years old
Born in 1950Linda Lewis1950 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1953Greg HamMen At Work · 1953 – 2012 (deceased)
Born in 1959Lies SchilpHerman Brood & His Wild Romance · 67 years old
Born in 1960Ben Liebrand66 years old
Born in 1963Jeremy StaceyKing Crimson · 63 years old
Born in 1964Peter Gelderblom62 years old
Born in 1966Jovanotti60 years old
Born in 1968Joachim Garraud58 years old
Born in 1971Torsten StenzelYORK · 55 years old
Born in 1975Adam KowalczykLive · 51 years old
Born in 1978Brad Arnold3 Doors Down · 1978 – 2026 (deceased)
Born in 1980MoonyAngelmoon · 46 years old
Born in 1980Miss Platnum46 years old
Born in 1982Lil Wayne44 years old
Born in 1984Avril Lavigne42 years old
Born in 1988Jamie PinedaSweetbox · 38 years old
Died on September 27

Died in 1979Jimmy McCullochWings · 1953 – 1979
Died in 1986Cliff BurtonMetallica · 1962 – 1986
Died in 2012Frank Wilson1940 – 2012
Died in 2012R.B. Greaves1943 – 2012
Died in 2015Wilton FelderThe Crusaders · 1940 – 2015
Died in 2018Marty BalinJefferson Airplane · 1942 – 2018
Died in 2026Mighty Sparrow1935 – 2026
Concerts on September 27 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- Ken StringfellowTrypoul Studiosthe Netherlands
- Alexander RybakPlay ZuidBelgium
- Nick CaveEYE Film Museumthe Netherlands
- Agnes ObelGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2024
- 2 Brothers On The 4th FloorBurgemeester Elsenparkthe Netherlands
- Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- WC ExperienceBurgemeester Elsenparkthe Netherlands
2023
- Pommelien ThijsSint-PieterspleinBelgium
2022
- Richard MarxGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- RONDÉNPO Radio 2the Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisRondathe Netherlands
2021
- Noémie WolfsAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2018
- Ilse DeLangeGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- RONDÉConcertzaalthe Netherlands
2017
- Gers PardoelSint-PieterspleinBelgium
2014
- ABCPaard van Trojethe Netherlands
- Golden EarringRondathe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelStal TillegemBelgium
- KensingtonDe Harmoniethe Netherlands
2013
- Ruth JacottCafe Keerweerthe Netherlands
- StromaeGrote Markt / Grand PlaceBelgium
2011
- Within TemptationGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2010
- Brandon FlowersAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2009
- AnoukAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2003
- Steve HackettPoppodium 013the Netherlands
2002
- TiëstoSportpaleisBelgium
2000
- Bob DylanAhoythe Netherlands
1997
- ArmandDe KreunBelgium
1996
- Osdorp PossePoppodium Metropoolthe Netherlands
1993
- Tim FinnTivolithe Netherlands
1991
- Whitney HoustonAhoythe Netherlands
1983
- Peter GabrielCongresgebouwthe Netherlands
- Peter GabrielCongresgebouwthe Netherlands
1982
- TOTOCongresgebouwthe Netherlands
1981
- Doe Maar't Bockjethe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Number 1 on September 27
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on September 27, newest first.
2025Man I Need
2014Fireball
2008I Kissed A Girl
2003Where Is The Love?
1997Candle In The Wind
1986The Final Countdown
1980The Winner Takes It All
1975Sailing
1969Bloody Mary
In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on September 27:
2026 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1993 · 1992 · 1991 · 1990 · 1989 · 1988 · 1987 · 1985 · 1984 · 1983 · 1982 · 1981 · 1979 · 1978 · 1977 · 1976 · 1974 · 1973 · 1972 · 1971 · 1970 · 1968 · 1967 · 1966 · 1965
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
Who has a birthday on September 27?
Born on September 27: Freddy Quinn (1931), Jimmy Helms (1941), Alvin Stardust (1942), Randy Bachman (1943), Meat Loaf (1947), Jürgen Zöller (1947), Barbara Dickson (1947), Linda Lewis (1950), Greg Ham (1953) and Lies Schilp (1959) and others.
Which artists died on September 27?
Died on September 27: Jimmy McCulloch (1979), Cliff Burton (1986), Frank Wilson (2012), R.B. Greaves (2012), Wilton Felder (2015), Marty Balin (2018) and Mighty Sparrow (2026).
Which record was number 1 on September 27?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2025: Man I Need (Olivia Dean); 2014: Fireball (Pitbull, John Ryan); 2008: I Kissed A Girl (Katy Perry); 2003: Where Is The Love? (Black Eyed Peas); 1997: Candle In The Wind (Elton John). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on September 27?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.































