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...
Elton John’s Monumental Career: Five Decades Of Amazing ArtistryAs Elton John wound down his final farewell concert on July 8, 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden, he delivered a heartfelt message to his fans. While announcing that he would not be going on tour again, he expressed that it has been his “pure joy” to have performed live for his fans for 52 years. The now 78-year-old legend also thanked his band and crew, dedicating his performance of “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me” to them. The global superstar artist closed the show with “Goodbye Yellow Brick ...
Musicians Who Collect: You Have Famous CompanyMusicians are often passionate about music collectibles, and many have amassed impressive collections over the years. From vintage guitars and recording equipment to rare vinyl records and concert posters, these musicians have a deep appreciation for the history and artistry of music, and their collections reflect their love and dedication to the craft. Here are some more examples of musicians who are passionate collectors of music memorabilia: Paul McCartney: The Beatles legend is a collecto...
The Most Valuable Beatles CollectiblesThe Beatles are one of the most iconic and influential bands in the history of music, and their memorabilia is highly sought after by collectors around the world. The value of Beatles collectibles can vary widely based on factors such as rarity, condition, historical significance, age (with oldest items typically worth the most as with many collectibles) and the demand among collectors. The value of such collectibles can fluctuate based on market demand, condition, provenance, and other facto...
This Week In Music History Jul 31-Aug 13The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 1: Happy birthday to Joe Elliott, born today in 1959! Elliott is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the iconic British rock band Def Leppard. He co-founded the band in 1977. With his distinctive raspy yet melodic voice, Elliott has been a driving force behind Def Leppard's success, helping them achieve global fame with albums like "Pyromania" an...
This Week In Music History Jul 3-16The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! li JULY 6: Happy birthday to Ringo Starr, born today in 1940. The English musician, singer, and actor is best known as the drummer for The Beatles. Starr's energetic and innovative drumming style helped shape the sound of the band and contributed to their success. Following the Beatles' breakup, Starr pursued a successful solo career and released several hit song...
#1 With A Bullet: A History Of Top 10 ChartsThe history of top 10 record charts is a fascinating journey that reflects the evolution of the music industry, changing tastes, and technological advancements. These charts have provided insights into the popularity of songs and artists, shaping the way we consume and appreciate music. The concept of record charts dates to the early 20th century when sheet music sales were used to gauge the popularity of songs. However, it wasn't until the 1940s that the modern top 10 record chart gained...
This Week In Music History Jun 19-July 2The 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 to Mick Fleetwood, born today 1947. Fleetwood is best known as the co-founder of the rock band Fleetwood Mac. As the band's drummer, he has contributed to their distinctive sound and success. Fleetwood's rhythmic style and solid beats have been a driving force behind many of their hits, including "Go Your Own Way" and "Rhiannon...
This Week In Music History Jul 17-30The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 27: Today it was announced that Randy Meisner passed away yesterday at age 77. The musician was born on March 8, 1946. He rose to fame as a founding member and bassist of the legendary rock band Eagles after stints with Poco and the Stone Canyon Band. Meisner's smooth tenor voice and melodic bass lines contributed to the band's distinctive sound. He sang lea...
This Week In Music History Jun 5-18The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUNE 9: Today in 1986, Madonna was at the top of the charts with "Live to Tell". The ballad is from Madonna's third studio album, "True Blue." The song, known for its introspective lyrics and emotive vocals, became Madonna's third chart-topping single on the Billboard Hot 100. It further solidified her status as a pop icon and showcased her abili...
Inside RIAA Floater Awards: Determining AuthenticityIn this article we take a close look inside every detail of RIAA "floater" awards, which were made from 1975-81. The purpose of this article is to help collectors of these awards know if a floater award they may be considering is authentic. 1975-81 RIAA "floater" award This article reveals some very detailed information about the construction of the awards from these eras that we previously did not want to put out there. Why? Because we don't want to arm those intent on ma...
Inside RIAA White Matte Awards: Determining AuthenticityIn this article we take a close look inside every detail of RIAA "white matte" awards, the style of RIAA awards made exclusively by the New York Frame & Picture Co. (NYF&P Co) from 1964 to 1974/early 1975 when the RIAA mandated a design change to the "floater" style. 1964-early 1975 RIAA "white matte" award (left/top), 1975-81 "floater" award (right/bottom) The purpose of this article is to help collectors of these awards know if a white matt...
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...
Elton John’s Monumental Career: Five Decades Of Amazing Artistry
As Elton John wound down his final farewell concert on July 8, 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden, he delivered a heartfelt message to his fans. While announcing that he would not be going on tour again, he expressed that it has been his “pure joy” to have performed live for his fans for 52 years. The now 78-year-old legend also thanked his band and crew, dedicating his performance of “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me” to them. The global superstar artist closed the show with “Goodbye Yellow Brick ...
Musicians Who Collect: You Have Famous Company
Musicians are often passionate about music collectibles, and many have amassed impressive collections over the years. From vintage guitars and recording equipment to rare vinyl records and concert posters, these musicians have a deep appreciation for the history and artistry of music, and their collections reflect their love and dedication to the craft. Here are some more examples of musicians who are passionate collectors of music memorabilia: Paul McCartney: The Beatles legend is a collecto...
The Most Valuable Beatles Collectibles
The Beatles are one of the most iconic and influential bands in the history of music, and their memorabilia is highly sought after by collectors around the world. The value of Beatles collectibles can vary widely based on factors such as rarity, condition, historical significance, age (with oldest items typically worth the most as with many collectibles) and the demand among collectors. The value of such collectibles can fluctuate based on market demand, condition, provenance, and other facto...
This Week In Music History Jul 31-Aug 13
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 1: Happy birthday to Joe Elliott, born today in 1959! Elliott is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the iconic British rock band Def Leppard. He co-founded the band in 1977. With his distinctive raspy yet melodic voice, Elliott has been a driving force behind Def Leppard's success, helping them achieve global fame with albums like "Pyromania" an...
This Week In Music History Jul 3-16
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! li JULY 6: Happy birthday to Ringo Starr, born today in 1940. The English musician, singer, and actor is best known as the drummer for The Beatles. Starr's energetic and innovative drumming style helped shape the sound of the band and contributed to their success. Following the Beatles' breakup, Starr pursued a successful solo career and released several hit song...
#1 With A Bullet: A History Of Top 10 Charts
The history of top 10 record charts is a fascinating journey that reflects the evolution of the music industry, changing tastes, and technological advancements. These charts have provided insights into the popularity of songs and artists, shaping the way we consume and appreciate music. The concept of record charts dates to the early 20th century when sheet music sales were used to gauge the popularity of songs. However, it wasn't until the 1940s that the modern top 10 record chart gained...
This Week In Music History Jun 19-July 2
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 to Mick Fleetwood, born today 1947. Fleetwood is best known as the co-founder of the rock band Fleetwood Mac. As the band's drummer, he has contributed to their distinctive sound and success. Fleetwood's rhythmic style and solid beats have been a driving force behind many of their hits, including "Go Your Own Way" and "Rhiannon...
This Week In Music History Jul 17-30
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 27: Today it was announced that Randy Meisner passed away yesterday at age 77. The musician was born on March 8, 1946. He rose to fame as a founding member and bassist of the legendary rock band Eagles after stints with Poco and the Stone Canyon Band. Meisner's smooth tenor voice and melodic bass lines contributed to the band's distinctive sound. He sang lea...
This Week In Music History Jun 5-18
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUNE 9: Today in 1986, Madonna was at the top of the charts with "Live to Tell". The ballad is from Madonna's third studio album, "True Blue." The song, known for its introspective lyrics and emotive vocals, became Madonna's third chart-topping single on the Billboard Hot 100. It further solidified her status as a pop icon and showcased her abili...
Inside RIAA Floater Awards: Determining Authenticity
In this article we take a close look inside every detail of RIAA "floater" awards, which were made from 1975-81. The purpose of this article is to help collectors of these awards know if a floater award they may be considering is authentic. 1975-81 RIAA "floater" award This article reveals some very detailed information about the construction of the awards from these eras that we previously did not want to put out there. Why? Because we don't want to arm those intent on ma...
Inside RIAA White Matte Awards: Determining Authenticity
In this article we take a close look inside every detail of RIAA "white matte" awards, the style of RIAA awards made exclusively by the New York Frame & Picture Co. (NYF&P Co) from 1964 to 1974/early 1975 when the RIAA mandated a design change to the "floater" style. 1964-early 1975 RIAA "white matte" award (left/top), 1975-81 "floater" award (right/bottom) The purpose of this article is to help collectors of these awards know if a white matt...
