This Week In Music History Nov 6-19The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! NOV 7: Happy birthday to Joni Mitchell, whose real name is Roberta Joan Anderson, born today in 1943. She is considered one of the most influential and talented artists in the world of folk and rock music. Mitchell's career has spanned several decades, and her work is known for its poetic lyrics, innovative songwriting, and her ability to blend various musical genre...
This Week In Music History Oct 9-22The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! Li OCT 10: Happy birthday to Midge Ure, born on today in 1953. The Scottish musician, singer-songwriter, and producer co-founded the band Ultravox and was a key figure in the new wave and synth-pop movements. Ure achieved global success with "Vienna" and "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes." Beyond Ultravox, he co-organized Live Aid in 1985 and co-wrote "D...
MusicGoldmine Donates Andrew McCarthy-Signed St. Elmos Fire Award To The Sands CharityMusicGoldmine.com recently donated a RIAA Gold Album award for the St. Elmo's Fire movie soundtrack to a charity organized by The Sands. The Sands is a week-long event held at a tropical resort -- this year in November at the Planet Hollywood resort in Cancun, Mexico. It features concerts from 80s and 90s artists along with a celebration of Gen X movies and culture. The award was signed at the event by Andrew McCarthy, one of the stars of the 1985 coming-of-age film St. Elmo's Fire. I...
New Beatles Track Comes To LightExciting news for Beatles fans today as a new track entitled "Now And Then" has come to light. New software developed during the production of Peter Jackson's 2022 documentary series Get Back unlocked a vocal and piano demo recorded by John Lennon in the 70s, allowing it to be developed into the new work. The recording was first heard by the surviving Beatles in 1995, but it remained unusable until the new technology enabled an uncoupling of Lennon's vocal from the piano on t...
Great Record Labels: Art On A Small Round CanvasWe thought it would be fun to create a pictorial essay of the kaleidoscope of record label designs created over the years. The creative services teams at record labels, composed of artists and graphic designers, were responsible for creating these artworks. They had to be eye catching, represent both the record label brand and the artist, and do this all in the 3.5" (45s) or 4" (LPs) diameter circle of paper that would get pressed into the hot vinyl of the record during manufacture. ...
This Week In Music History Jun 17-30The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 24: Happy birthday today to the legendary Mick Fleetwood, the heartbeat behind the iconic band Fleetwood Mac. With his unparalleled drumming skills and charismatic stage presence, Mick has been a cornerstone of the music world for decades. From the early blues days to the era-defining albums like Rumours, his influence and passion for music have left an indelible ...
This Week In Music History Jun 4-16The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 8: Happy birthday to Boz Scaggs, born today in 1944! The singer, songwriter, and guitarist is known for his distinctive voice and blend of rock, blues, and soul music. He gained prominence in the 1970s with a series of hit albums and singles. Some of his most well-known songs include "Lido Shuffle," "Lowdown," and "We're All Alone." Scag...
Latest Top 10 RIAA All-Time: Rumours RisesFleetwood Mac's masterpiece Rumours has finally cracked the top 10. Cracked, literally, since it has finally overtaken Hootie & The Blowfish's clearly popular album Cracked Rear View, which held the tenth spot on the RIAA's top selling albums list for many years. The list only tallies sales made in the USA. In other moves at this point heading into mid-2024, the venerable Garth Brooks (who has the most RIAA Diamond Awards, for 10 million copies sold, ever issued) moved up a s...
Reunited, And It Feels So Good: 10 Bands That Got Back TogetherBand break ups and make ups have always been with us. Some are heartbreaking, some are entertaining, but all affect their respective fans. Musical groups evolve and experience periods of disbandment and reunion, a reflection of both personal dynamics and professional evolution within the industry. These reunions can be driven by nostalgia, financial opportunities, or a rekindling of creative chemistry. On the heels of this week’s news that Noel and Liam Gallagher have finally, after 15 years,...
Who Has The Most Gold and Platinum Records Of All Time? UPDATEDAs of January 2025, the ranking of artists by the number of Gold and Platinum record awards issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reflects their monumental commercial success and enduring influence. Also: Check out these two videos on our MusicGoldmine YouTube™ channel for more information, interesting facts and stories (you can watch these videos right here or view them on YouTube): The RIAA awards Gold and Platinum certifications based on sales attained in the Uni...
Iconic Album Covers: Collectability And Stories Behind Classic Record ArtAlbum cover art is one of the most captivating and influential forms of visual culture in the last century. From the birth of vinyl to the digital era, the art on record sleeves has often been as iconic and memorable as the music itself. For collectors and music enthusiasts, album covers tell a visual story that enhances the experience of listening, transcending the confines of audio to become lasting works of art. Beyond their aesthetic value, many classic album covers have fascinating backs...
This Week In Music History May 6-19The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 9: Happy birthday to Dave Gahan, born today in 1962! He is best known as the lead vocalist of the iconic electronic band Depeche Mode. Gahan's distinctive voice and stage presence have been central to the band's success since he joined in 1980. Gahan's journey with Depeche Mode began when he answered an ad placed by the band looking for a vocalist. His ...
This Week In Music History Nov 6-19
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! NOV 7: Happy birthday to Joni Mitchell, whose real name is Roberta Joan Anderson, born today in 1943. She is considered one of the most influential and talented artists in the world of folk and rock music. Mitchell's career has spanned several decades, and her work is known for its poetic lyrics, innovative songwriting, and her ability to blend various musical genre...
This Week In Music History Oct 9-22
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! Li OCT 10: Happy birthday to Midge Ure, born on today in 1953. The Scottish musician, singer-songwriter, and producer co-founded the band Ultravox and was a key figure in the new wave and synth-pop movements. Ure achieved global success with "Vienna" and "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes." Beyond Ultravox, he co-organized Live Aid in 1985 and co-wrote "D...
MusicGoldmine Donates Andrew McCarthy-Signed St. Elmos Fire Award To The Sands Charity
MusicGoldmine.com recently donated a RIAA Gold Album award for the St. Elmo's Fire movie soundtrack to a charity organized by The Sands. The Sands is a week-long event held at a tropical resort -- this year in November at the Planet Hollywood resort in Cancun, Mexico. It features concerts from 80s and 90s artists along with a celebration of Gen X movies and culture. The award was signed at the event by Andrew McCarthy, one of the stars of the 1985 coming-of-age film St. Elmo's Fire. I...
New Beatles Track Comes To Light
Exciting news for Beatles fans today as a new track entitled "Now And Then" has come to light. New software developed during the production of Peter Jackson's 2022 documentary series Get Back unlocked a vocal and piano demo recorded by John Lennon in the 70s, allowing it to be developed into the new work. The recording was first heard by the surviving Beatles in 1995, but it remained unusable until the new technology enabled an uncoupling of Lennon's vocal from the piano on t...
Great Record Labels: Art On A Small Round Canvas
We thought it would be fun to create a pictorial essay of the kaleidoscope of record label designs created over the years. The creative services teams at record labels, composed of artists and graphic designers, were responsible for creating these artworks. They had to be eye catching, represent both the record label brand and the artist, and do this all in the 3.5" (45s) or 4" (LPs) diameter circle of paper that would get pressed into the hot vinyl of the record during manufacture. ...
This Week In Music History Jun 17-30
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 24: Happy birthday today to the legendary Mick Fleetwood, the heartbeat behind the iconic band Fleetwood Mac. With his unparalleled drumming skills and charismatic stage presence, Mick has been a cornerstone of the music world for decades. From the early blues days to the era-defining albums like Rumours, his influence and passion for music have left an indelible ...
This Week In Music History Jun 4-16
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 8: Happy birthday to Boz Scaggs, born today in 1944! The singer, songwriter, and guitarist is known for his distinctive voice and blend of rock, blues, and soul music. He gained prominence in the 1970s with a series of hit albums and singles. Some of his most well-known songs include "Lido Shuffle," "Lowdown," and "We're All Alone." Scag...
Latest Top 10 RIAA All-Time: Rumours Rises
Fleetwood Mac's masterpiece Rumours has finally cracked the top 10. Cracked, literally, since it has finally overtaken Hootie & The Blowfish's clearly popular album Cracked Rear View, which held the tenth spot on the RIAA's top selling albums list for many years. The list only tallies sales made in the USA. In other moves at this point heading into mid-2024, the venerable Garth Brooks (who has the most RIAA Diamond Awards, for 10 million copies sold, ever issued) moved up a s...
Reunited, And It Feels So Good: 10 Bands That Got Back Together
Band break ups and make ups have always been with us. Some are heartbreaking, some are entertaining, but all affect their respective fans. Musical groups evolve and experience periods of disbandment and reunion, a reflection of both personal dynamics and professional evolution within the industry. These reunions can be driven by nostalgia, financial opportunities, or a rekindling of creative chemistry. On the heels of this week’s news that Noel and Liam Gallagher have finally, after 15 years,...
Who Has The Most Gold and Platinum Records Of All Time? UPDATED
As of January 2025, the ranking of artists by the number of Gold and Platinum record awards issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reflects their monumental commercial success and enduring influence. Also: Check out these two videos on our MusicGoldmine YouTube™ channel for more information, interesting facts and stories (you can watch these videos right here or view them on YouTube): The RIAA awards Gold and Platinum certifications based on sales attained in the Uni...
Iconic Album Covers: Collectability And Stories Behind Classic Record Art
Album cover art is one of the most captivating and influential forms of visual culture in the last century. From the birth of vinyl to the digital era, the art on record sleeves has often been as iconic and memorable as the music itself. For collectors and music enthusiasts, album covers tell a visual story that enhances the experience of listening, transcending the confines of audio to become lasting works of art. Beyond their aesthetic value, many classic album covers have fascinating backs...
This Week In Music History May 6-19
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 9: Happy birthday to Dave Gahan, born today in 1962! He is best known as the lead vocalist of the iconic electronic band Depeche Mode. Gahan's distinctive voice and stage presence have been central to the band's success since he joined in 1980. Gahan's journey with Depeche Mode began when he answered an ad placed by the band looking for a vocalist. His ...
