7 Of The Most Valuable Musician AutographsAutograph collecting is a fascinating hobby, especially when it comes to famous musicians whose signatures have skyrocketed in value due to their influence, scarcity, and cultural significance. Musician autographs, particularly those of iconic figures, can be some of the most valuable collectibles in the world. Freddie Mercury's autograph lands on many collector's most-desired lists The rarity of the autograph, the musician's global impact, and sometimes even the circumstances su...
This Week In Music History May 20-June 3The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 25: Happy birthday to Klaus Meine, born today in 1948! He is best known as the lead vocalist of the legendary rock band Scorpions. Meine's powerful and distinctive voice has been a defining feature of the band's sound since he joined them in the early 1970s. Under Meine's vocal leadership, the Scorpions have achieved international fame with hit songs suc...
This Week In Music History Jul 1-14The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! Jul 8: Happy birthday to Joan Osborne, born today in 1963! The singer-songwriter is known for her eclectic mix of rock, soul, and blues. She gained widespread fame with her 1995 hit single "One of Us," which was a part of her debut album, "Relish." Osborne's powerful voice and thoughtful lyrics have earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. Ov...
Iconic Labels: Capitol RecordsThis is the third in our series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history and some interesting stories about the artists they signed and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. Capitol Records, one of the most iconic record labels in the history of the music industry, has a rich history that spans nearly a century. From its inception in the 1940s to its prominent position in today's global music market, C...
Iconic Labels: Atlantic RecordsThis is the second in a series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history and some interesting stories about the artists they signed and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. Atlantic Records holds a special place in the annals of music history, its journey spanning decades and genres, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Established in 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson, Atlantic Records emerged...
This Week In Music History Apr 8-21The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 10: Happy birthday to Katrina Leskanich, best known as the lead vocalist for the band Katrina and the Waves, born today in 1960! Katrina moved to England in the 1970s, where she eventually formed the band with guitarist Kimberley Rew, keyboardist Vince de la Cruz, bassist Bob Jakins, and drummer Alex Cooper. The band gained international fame in the 1980s with thei...
This Week In Music History Apr 22-May 5The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 22: Born today in 1936, Roy Orbison the songwriter and musician best known for his distinctive voice, emotive ballads, and dark sunglasses. He passed away much too soon on December 6, 1988. Orbison's music spanned multiple genres, including rock and roll, pop, country, and rockabilly. Orbison achieved major success in the early 1960s with songs like "Only t...
This Week In Music History Mar 25-Apr 7The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAR 31: Happy birthday to Angus Young, born today in 1955! Young is best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, and songwriter of the legendary rock band AC/DC. Alongside his brother Malcolm Young, he formed AC/DC in 1973, and the band went on to become one of the most influential and successful rock bands of all time. Angus is widely recognized for his energetic sta...
This Week In Music History Mar 11-24The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAR 15: Happy birthday to Bret Michaels, born today in 1963! The musician, singer-songwriter and actor is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Poison. As the frontman of Poison, Michaels achieved considerable commercial success with hit songs like "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," "Talk Dirty to Me," and "Nothin' But a Good Time." The ...
This Week In Music History Feb 26-Mar 10The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 28: Happy birthday to Donnie Iris, born Dominic Ierace, born today in1943. The rock musician is best known for his work in the band The Jaggerz and his solo career. He hails from Pennsylvania and gained prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s with his distinctive voice and catchy rock tunes. One of his most famous songs is "Ah! Leah!", which became a h...
Iconic Labels: A&M RecordsThis is the first in a series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history and some interesting stories about the artists they signed and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. A&M Records holds a significant place in the annals of the music industry, emerging as one of the most influential labels of the 20th century. Founded in 1962 by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss (1935-2023), the label's name derived fro...
10 Myths About RIAA AwardsWant to sort out the myths from reality? While there are many more than ten myths about RIAA awards, we've covered some of them here: 1. Myth: On an album award, if the number of tracks on the record disc do not match up with the album being recognized by the award, the award is fake. Reality: It was most common for record labels to send any record they had available, and not the one being recognized, to the RIAA award manufacturer for an award. Rarely, exceptions to this occur. Here'...
7 Of The Most Valuable Musician Autographs
Autograph collecting is a fascinating hobby, especially when it comes to famous musicians whose signatures have skyrocketed in value due to their influence, scarcity, and cultural significance. Musician autographs, particularly those of iconic figures, can be some of the most valuable collectibles in the world. Freddie Mercury's autograph lands on many collector's most-desired lists The rarity of the autograph, the musician's global impact, and sometimes even the circumstances su...
This Week In Music History May 20-June 3
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 25: Happy birthday to Klaus Meine, born today in 1948! He is best known as the lead vocalist of the legendary rock band Scorpions. Meine's powerful and distinctive voice has been a defining feature of the band's sound since he joined them in the early 1970s. Under Meine's vocal leadership, the Scorpions have achieved international fame with hit songs suc...
This Week In Music History Jul 1-14
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! Jul 8: Happy birthday to Joan Osborne, born today in 1963! The singer-songwriter is known for her eclectic mix of rock, soul, and blues. She gained widespread fame with her 1995 hit single "One of Us," which was a part of her debut album, "Relish." Osborne's powerful voice and thoughtful lyrics have earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. Ov...
Iconic Labels: Capitol Records
This is the third in our series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history and some interesting stories about the artists they signed and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. Capitol Records, one of the most iconic record labels in the history of the music industry, has a rich history that spans nearly a century. From its inception in the 1940s to its prominent position in today's global music market, C...
Iconic Labels: Atlantic Records
This is the second in a series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history and some interesting stories about the artists they signed and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. Atlantic Records holds a special place in the annals of music history, its journey spanning decades and genres, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Established in 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson, Atlantic Records emerged...
This Week In Music History Apr 8-21
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 10: Happy birthday to Katrina Leskanich, best known as the lead vocalist for the band Katrina and the Waves, born today in 1960! Katrina moved to England in the 1970s, where she eventually formed the band with guitarist Kimberley Rew, keyboardist Vince de la Cruz, bassist Bob Jakins, and drummer Alex Cooper. The band gained international fame in the 1980s with thei...
This Week In Music History Apr 22-May 5
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 22: Born today in 1936, Roy Orbison the songwriter and musician best known for his distinctive voice, emotive ballads, and dark sunglasses. He passed away much too soon on December 6, 1988. Orbison's music spanned multiple genres, including rock and roll, pop, country, and rockabilly. Orbison achieved major success in the early 1960s with songs like "Only t...
This Week In Music History Mar 25-Apr 7
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAR 31: Happy birthday to Angus Young, born today in 1955! Young is best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, and songwriter of the legendary rock band AC/DC. Alongside his brother Malcolm Young, he formed AC/DC in 1973, and the band went on to become one of the most influential and successful rock bands of all time. Angus is widely recognized for his energetic sta...
This Week In Music History Mar 11-24
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAR 15: Happy birthday to Bret Michaels, born today in 1963! The musician, singer-songwriter and actor is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Poison. As the frontman of Poison, Michaels achieved considerable commercial success with hit songs like "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," "Talk Dirty to Me," and "Nothin' But a Good Time." The ...
This Week In Music History Feb 26-Mar 10
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 28: Happy birthday to Donnie Iris, born Dominic Ierace, born today in1943. The rock musician is best known for his work in the band The Jaggerz and his solo career. He hails from Pennsylvania and gained prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s with his distinctive voice and catchy rock tunes. One of his most famous songs is "Ah! Leah!", which became a h...
Iconic Labels: A&M Records
This is the first in a series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history and some interesting stories about the artists they signed and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. A&M Records holds a significant place in the annals of the music industry, emerging as one of the most influential labels of the 20th century. Founded in 1962 by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss (1935-2023), the label's name derived fro...
10 Myths About RIAA Awards
Want to sort out the myths from reality? While there are many more than ten myths about RIAA awards, we've covered some of them here: 1. Myth: On an album award, if the number of tracks on the record disc do not match up with the album being recognized by the award, the award is fake. Reality: It was most common for record labels to send any record they had available, and not the one being recognized, to the RIAA award manufacturer for an award. Rarely, exceptions to this occur. Here'...
