This Week In Music History May 25-May 31The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 27: Happy birthday Siouxsie Sioux! She is one of the most influential and distinctive figures to emerge from the late-1970s punk and post-punk scene. Born Susan Janet Ballion on May 27, 1957, in London, she rose to fame as the powerful voice and striking visual centerpiece of Siouxsie and the Banshees. The band blended punk energy with dark, atmospheric sounds that...
New Line Of Mini Guitars Available: The Mini AxeMusicGoldmine.com has become an authorized dealer for a new line of mini guitars, adding to its existing selection of collectible mini instruments. The Mini Axe™ lineup includes an impressive collection of fully licensed mini guitars from artists including Bon Jovi, Elton John, Foreigner, Def Leppard, Megadeth, Mötley Crüe, and the Rolling Stones, plus some other special custom designs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail and vibrant, high quality artwork, each mini guitar comes wit...
Iconic Albums: Pink Floyd's The WallThis is the second in our new series of profiles of iconic albums, exploring the origins and recording of these famous releases, along with anecdotes about the artists and stories behind the tracks. Look for more iconic album articles coming up soon. Released on November 30, 1979, The Wall was more than a new album from Pink Floyd. It was a massive creative statement: a double-LP rock opera about loneliness, childhood trauma, fame, fear, authority, and the emotional barriers people build to...
When Artists Try To Play Their Gold RecordFor most musicians, receiving a RIAA Gold or Platinum record is one of the ultimate career milestones. These framed awards symbolize hit albums, sold-out tours, and years of hard work in recording studios and on the road. But that has never stopped curious artists--and also collectors-- from wondering: “Does this thing actually play?” and "Is it my record or not?" Over the years, musicians, producers, industry insiders, and collectors have shared stories about artists attempting t...
The Most Iconic Live Music Venues: Pt. 1This is Part 1 in our series on iconic music venues. Check out Part 2 here. Certain places where people have enjoyed live music have become more than brick and mortar — they become mythology. The most iconic music venues are not just stages; they are proving grounds, cultural crossroads, and sacred spaces where movements are born. From psychedelic ballrooms to gritty punk clubs, these venues helped shape modern music history. Here are some of those places, in no particular order: Fillmore A...
February 1964: Beatlemania Hits America And Births A Cultural RevolutionLooking back 62 years ago this month, in February 1964 The Beatles arrived in the United States and ignited a cultural explosion that would permanently reshape popular music. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on February 7, greeted by an estimated 3,000 screaming fans. Their arrival marked the true beginning of the “British Invasion,” a wave of UK acts who would dominate American charts throughout the deca...
2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees AnnouncedThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has long been one of music’s most prestigious honors, celebrating artists whose influence, innovation, and cultural impact have shaped popular music. To be eligible for nomination, an artist or band must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years ago — a rule that often broadens the ballot across different eras and genres. The 2026 nominee list, revealed this week, includes 17 diverse artists and groups, from hip-hop trailblazers to clas...
This Week In Music History Feb 9-15The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 9: Happy birthday to Carole King! She is one of the most influential and enduring singer-songwriters in popular music history celebrated for her deeply personal lyrics and timeless melodies. Born Carol Joan Klein on February 9, 1942, in New York City, she showed prodigious musical talent early, studying piano and composition before entering the Brill Building songwr...
This Week In Music History Feb 2-8The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 4: Happy birthday to Alice Cooper! The rock singer, songwriter, and showman is best known for pioneering theatrical shock rock. Born Vincent Damon Furnier on February 4, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, he grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, where he formed his first band while in high school. The group adopted the name Alice Cooper and gained attention in the late 1960s for bl...
The MTV Era And The Birth of Music VideosWhen MTV launched on August 1, 1981, it did more than introduce music videos to cable television—it permanently transformed how artists were marketed, perceived, and collected. The MTV era marked the moment when sound and image fused into a single commercial force. For memorabilia collectors, it represents the birth of modern music branding: a time when visuals, fashion, logos, and video iconography became as valuable as vinyl records. MTV launched its MTV Video Music Awards in 1984, with t...
This Week In Music History Mar 2-8The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAR 4: Today at #1 in 1988 on the Billboard Hot 100: “Father Figure” by George Michael, released from his debut solo album Faith! Following the explosive success of the album’s title track, the song revealed a darker, more intimate side of Michael’s artistry. Built around a slow, hypnotic groove and minimal instrumentation, “Father Figure” blends pop with elements of so...
This Week In Music History Feb 23-29The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 25: Today in 1943, George Harrison was born in Liverpool, England. The English musician, singer, and songwriter is best known as the lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as “the quiet Beatle,” Harrison played a crucial role in shaping the band’s evolving sound, contributing distinctive guitar work and increasingly sophisticated compositions as the 1960s ...
This Week In Music History May 25-May 31
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 27: Happy birthday Siouxsie Sioux! She is one of the most influential and distinctive figures to emerge from the late-1970s punk and post-punk scene. Born Susan Janet Ballion on May 27, 1957, in London, she rose to fame as the powerful voice and striking visual centerpiece of Siouxsie and the Banshees. The band blended punk energy with dark, atmospheric sounds that...
New Line Of Mini Guitars Available: The Mini Axe
MusicGoldmine.com has become an authorized dealer for a new line of mini guitars, adding to its existing selection of collectible mini instruments. The Mini Axe™ lineup includes an impressive collection of fully licensed mini guitars from artists including Bon Jovi, Elton John, Foreigner, Def Leppard, Megadeth, Mötley Crüe, and the Rolling Stones, plus some other special custom designs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail and vibrant, high quality artwork, each mini guitar comes wit...
Iconic Albums: Pink Floyd's The Wall
This is the second in our new series of profiles of iconic albums, exploring the origins and recording of these famous releases, along with anecdotes about the artists and stories behind the tracks. Look for more iconic album articles coming up soon. Released on November 30, 1979, The Wall was more than a new album from Pink Floyd. It was a massive creative statement: a double-LP rock opera about loneliness, childhood trauma, fame, fear, authority, and the emotional barriers people build to...
When Artists Try To Play Their Gold Record
For most musicians, receiving a RIAA Gold or Platinum record is one of the ultimate career milestones. These framed awards symbolize hit albums, sold-out tours, and years of hard work in recording studios and on the road. But that has never stopped curious artists--and also collectors-- from wondering: “Does this thing actually play?” and "Is it my record or not?" Over the years, musicians, producers, industry insiders, and collectors have shared stories about artists attempting t...
The Most Iconic Live Music Venues: Pt. 1
This is Part 1 in our series on iconic music venues. Check out Part 2 here. Certain places where people have enjoyed live music have become more than brick and mortar — they become mythology. The most iconic music venues are not just stages; they are proving grounds, cultural crossroads, and sacred spaces where movements are born. From psychedelic ballrooms to gritty punk clubs, these venues helped shape modern music history. Here are some of those places, in no particular order: Fillmore A...
February 1964: Beatlemania Hits America And Births A Cultural Revolution
Looking back 62 years ago this month, in February 1964 The Beatles arrived in the United States and ignited a cultural explosion that would permanently reshape popular music. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on February 7, greeted by an estimated 3,000 screaming fans. Their arrival marked the true beginning of the “British Invasion,” a wave of UK acts who would dominate American charts throughout the deca...
2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has long been one of music’s most prestigious honors, celebrating artists whose influence, innovation, and cultural impact have shaped popular music. To be eligible for nomination, an artist or band must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years ago — a rule that often broadens the ballot across different eras and genres. The 2026 nominee list, revealed this week, includes 17 diverse artists and groups, from hip-hop trailblazers to clas...
This Week In Music History Feb 9-15
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 9: Happy birthday to Carole King! She is one of the most influential and enduring singer-songwriters in popular music history celebrated for her deeply personal lyrics and timeless melodies. Born Carol Joan Klein on February 9, 1942, in New York City, she showed prodigious musical talent early, studying piano and composition before entering the Brill Building songwr...
This Week In Music History Feb 2-8
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 4: Happy birthday to Alice Cooper! The rock singer, songwriter, and showman is best known for pioneering theatrical shock rock. Born Vincent Damon Furnier on February 4, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, he grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, where he formed his first band while in high school. The group adopted the name Alice Cooper and gained attention in the late 1960s for bl...
The MTV Era And The Birth of Music Videos
When MTV launched on August 1, 1981, it did more than introduce music videos to cable television—it permanently transformed how artists were marketed, perceived, and collected. The MTV era marked the moment when sound and image fused into a single commercial force. For memorabilia collectors, it represents the birth of modern music branding: a time when visuals, fashion, logos, and video iconography became as valuable as vinyl records. MTV launched its MTV Video Music Awards in 1984, with t...
This Week In Music History Mar 2-8
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAR 4: Today at #1 in 1988 on the Billboard Hot 100: “Father Figure” by George Michael, released from his debut solo album Faith! Following the explosive success of the album’s title track, the song revealed a darker, more intimate side of Michael’s artistry. Built around a slow, hypnotic groove and minimal instrumentation, “Father Figure” blends pop with elements of so...
This Week In Music History Feb 23-29
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 25: Today in 1943, George Harrison was born in Liverpool, England. The English musician, singer, and songwriter is best known as the lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as “the quiet Beatle,” Harrison played a crucial role in shaping the band’s evolving sound, contributing distinctive guitar work and increasingly sophisticated compositions as the 1960s ...
