What happened in music on December 15: 28 artists were born and 6 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 61 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on December 15

Born in 1939Cindy BirdsongDiana Ross & The Supremes · 87 years old
Born in 1942Dave ClarkThe Dave Clark Five · 84 years old
Born in 1946Carmine AppiceVanilla Fudge · 80 years old
Born in 1947Bob BerryhillThe Surfaris · 79 years old
Born in 1949Don Johnson77 years old
Born in 1954Dingetje72 years old
Born in 1954Royce JonesSteely Dan · 72 years old
Born in 1955Paul SimononThe Clash · 71 years old
Born in 1956Kit HainMarshall Hain · 70 years old
Born in 1956William Orbit1956 – 2026 (deceased)
Born in 1956Emilio PasquezBomb The Bass · 70 years old
Born in 1957Tim Reynolds69 years old
Born in 1960Walter WerzowaEdelweiss · 66 years old
Born in 1961Bruno SanchioniAge Of Love · 65 years old
Born in 1961Nick BeggsKajagoogoo · 65 years old
Born in 1961Joseph WootenSteve Miller Band · 65 years old
Born in 1967Rob EcheverriaHelmet · 59 years old
Born in 1971ImaniThe Pharcyde · 55 years old
Born in 1972Jason Nevins54 years old
Born in 1978Ned BrowerRooney · 48 years old
Born in 1979Henry SantosAventura · 47 years old
Born in 1979Edele LynchB*Witched · 47 years old
Born in 1979Keavy LynchB*Witched · 47 years old
Born in 1980Sergio PizzornoKasabian · 46 years old
Born in 1983Brooke Fraser43 years old
Born in 1985EmppuThe Rasmus · 41 years old
Born in 1991Alana HaimHAIM · 35 years old
Born in 1991Timo SomersDelain · 35 years old
Died on December 15
Concerts on December 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2023
- BLØFDe RomaBelgium
- NielsonStage 1the Netherlands
- HooverphonicThéâtre RoyalBelgium
2022
- De Staat3FM Studiothe Netherlands
- Lost FrequenciesSportpaleisBelgium
2019
- Ruth JacottZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Edsilia RombleyZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Anne-Marie DavidZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2018
- BLØFAhoythe Netherlands
- HooverphonicPandorathe Netherlands
2014
- MarillionGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2013
- De StaatRotterdamse Schouwburgthe Netherlands
2012
- Beth HartPatronaatthe Netherlands
2011
2010
- Angus & Julia StoneRabozaalthe Netherlands
2009
- Pet Shop BoysLotto ArenaBelgium
2007
- Kelly ClarksonLotto ArenaBelgium
- Peter LutsNoxxBelgium
- Cirque du SoleilGedempte ZuiderdokkenBelgium
2004
- LiveBrabanthalBelgium
2002
- Richard AshcroftAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2001
- Osdorp PosseStromingBelgium
2000
- Queens of the Stone AgeEffenaarthe Netherlands
1998
- Queens of the Stone AgeTivolithe Netherlands
1994
- Heather NovaMelkwegthe Netherlands
- Heather NovaNOB radiostudio (2 Meter Sessie)the Netherlands
1983
- Tina TurnerDe Boxthe Netherlands
- Ozzy OsbourneVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1981
- Daryl Hall & John OatesTopPopthe Netherlands
- Doe MaarHotel Des Indesthe Netherlands
- Level 42Theater Junushoffthe Netherlands
1979
- Earth & FireDe Speeldoosthe Netherlands
- The CureEksitthe Netherlands
1974
- Joe HarrisAmerikaans TheaterBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Number 1 on December 15
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on December 15, newest first.
2018Duurt Te Lang
2012Let Her Go
2007Een Wereld
2001L'amour Toujours
1990Sadeness
1984When the Rain Begins to Fall
1979Weekend
1973'T Is Weer Voorbij Die Mooie Zomer
In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on December 15:
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Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
Who has a birthday on December 15?
Born on December 15: Cindy Birdsong (1939), Dave Clark (1942), Carmine Appice (1946), Bob Berryhill (1947), Don Johnson (1949), Dingetje (1954), Royce Jones (1954), Paul Simonon (1955), Kit Hain (1956) and William Orbit (1956) and others.
Which artists died on December 15?
Died on December 15: Glenn Miller (1944), Rufus Thomas (2001), Sandee (2008), Wanda Rogers (2021), Dino Danelli (2022) and Bob Johnson (2023).
Which record was number 1 on December 15?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2018: Duurt Te Lang (Davina Michelle, Beste Zangers); 2012: Let Her Go (Passenger); 2007: Een Wereld (Jeroen Van Der Boom); 2001: L'amour Toujours (GIGI D'AGOSTINO); 1990: Sadeness (Enigma). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on December 15?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.





































