This Week In Music History Apr 7-20The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 7: Sadly it was reported today that Clem Burke of Blondie passed away on April 6. Drummer Clem Burke was best known for his work with the iconic rock band Blondie. Born on November 24, 1954, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Burke grew up in suburban New York and was heavily influenced by the British Invasion bands of the 1960s, particularly The Beatles and The Rolling Stones...
This Week In Music History May 5-18The 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! The English singer is best known as the lead vocalist of the pioneering electronic band Depeche Mode. Born on May 9, 1962, in Epping, Essex, Gahan joined Depeche Mode in 1980, helping shape the band's signature dark, synth-driven sound alongside founding members Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher. His distinctive baritone voice, chari...
2025 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees AnnouncedAnnounced on a live episode of “American Idol" on April 27, the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes. Click the image above to see this rare original 1970s Joe Cocker award (while still available) In addition, Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award. Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye will be recognized for Musical Excellence. Well-known produce...
The Top Music Producers In The World: 1960–1990We can’t do it. That is, we can’t rank these amazing producers in any kind of order, so we’ve chosen alpha… Each of these producers, from an array of genres (albeit focusing on pop, rock, and R&B), has created an incredible body of work. Or, in many cases, created recordings that broke new ground. Many of them worked across many genres throughout their careers, sprinkling their studio magic dust to create—along with the artist—sonically pure, startlingly great, and simply fantastic record...
The Resurgence Of CassettesIn an era dominated by streaming platforms and digital convenience, one might assume that physical music formats have faded into obscurity. While an obvious exception is vinyl, which is certainly enjoying renewed popularity, another unexpected revival has taken root: the resurgence of cassette tapes. Once relegated to thrift shops and dusty basements, cassettes are now experiencing a renaissance, fueled by nostalgia, collectability, and a desire for tangible connections to music. This resurge...
Diamond: Exploring The RIAA's Most Prestigious AwardOn March 16, 1999 the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the organization that issues music product sales awards, launched the RIAA Diamond Award program. It was created to recognize albums which have achieved the impressive milestone of selling 10 million copies or more in the U.S. The award was designed by renowned crystal designer Peter Yenawine. Yenawine was a (continued below...) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ...
This Week In Music History Jan 27-Feb 9The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 30: Sadly, Marianne Faithfull passed away today at age 78. The English singer, songwriter, and actress whose career spanned over six decades rose to fame in the 1960s with the hit As Tears Go By, written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Andrew Loog Oldham. Known for her relationship with Jagger and her involvement in London’s rock scene, Faithfull became a symbol...
This Week In Music History Feb 24-Mar 9The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 24: Sadly, Roberta Flack passed away today at age 88. The singer, songwriter, and pianist was known for her soulful and emotive voice. Born on February 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North Carolina, she gained fame in the early 1970s with hits like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin’ Love&...
April 12 Is Record Store Day For 2025While every day is kind of a record store day, in our opinion, this year's "official" Record Store Day takes place on April 12, 2025. The day always presents a great opportunity to get some limited edition vinyl, box sets, and other special releases. You can also just relive the your past memories of flipping through some vinyl, cassettes, and maybe even CDs (which are just now almost getting vintage as well) in the shelves and racks of your local record store. You can check out t...
This Week In Music History Mar 10-23The 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! The singer, songwriter, and musician is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Poison. Born on March 15, 1963, in Butler, Pennsylvania, he helped Poison rise to fame in the 1980s with hits like Every Rose Has Its Thorn, Talk Dirty to Me, and Nothin’ but a Good Time. Michaels also pursued a successful solo career, blendi...
How Miami Vice Changed TV Music ForeverOkay, let’s hop into our white Ferrari Testarossa and head back to the mid-80s to talk about the groundbreaking soundtrack album: Music From The TV Series Miami Vice. Wait, perhaps you preferred the Ferrari Daytona, which was actually a modified Chevy Corvette? That was around until Ferrari protested the use of a replica, prompting the show’s producers to blow up Crockett’s prized car in an episode entitled “When Irish Eyes Are Crying". Either way, the soundtrack was groundbreaking, beco...
Tour Treasures: Items Musicians Leave BehindWhen the final encore fades and the lights come up, what's left behind tells a story all its own. Scattered across green rooms, arenas, and hotel suites, these overlooked artifacts of life on the road—tattered setlists, sweat-soaked towels, broken guitar strings, hotel keycards, and coffee-stained lyric drafts—may not seem valuable at first glance. But for collectors of music memorabilia, these so-called "tour treasures" are pieces of living history. Finds from the floor While ma...
This Week In Music History Apr 7-20
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 7: Sadly it was reported today that Clem Burke of Blondie passed away on April 6. Drummer Clem Burke was best known for his work with the iconic rock band Blondie. Born on November 24, 1954, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Burke grew up in suburban New York and was heavily influenced by the British Invasion bands of the 1960s, particularly The Beatles and The Rolling Stones...
This Week In Music History May 5-18
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! The English singer is best known as the lead vocalist of the pioneering electronic band Depeche Mode. Born on May 9, 1962, in Epping, Essex, Gahan joined Depeche Mode in 1980, helping shape the band's signature dark, synth-driven sound alongside founding members Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher. His distinctive baritone voice, chari...
2025 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
Announced on a live episode of “American Idol" on April 27, the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes. Click the image above to see this rare original 1970s Joe Cocker award (while still available) In addition, Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award. Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye will be recognized for Musical Excellence. Well-known produce...
The Top Music Producers In The World: 1960–1990
We can’t do it. That is, we can’t rank these amazing producers in any kind of order, so we’ve chosen alpha… Each of these producers, from an array of genres (albeit focusing on pop, rock, and R&B), has created an incredible body of work. Or, in many cases, created recordings that broke new ground. Many of them worked across many genres throughout their careers, sprinkling their studio magic dust to create—along with the artist—sonically pure, startlingly great, and simply fantastic record...
The Resurgence Of Cassettes
In an era dominated by streaming platforms and digital convenience, one might assume that physical music formats have faded into obscurity. While an obvious exception is vinyl, which is certainly enjoying renewed popularity, another unexpected revival has taken root: the resurgence of cassette tapes. Once relegated to thrift shops and dusty basements, cassettes are now experiencing a renaissance, fueled by nostalgia, collectability, and a desire for tangible connections to music. This resurge...
Diamond: Exploring The RIAA's Most Prestigious Award
On March 16, 1999 the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the organization that issues music product sales awards, launched the RIAA Diamond Award program. It was created to recognize albums which have achieved the impressive milestone of selling 10 million copies or more in the U.S. The award was designed by renowned crystal designer Peter Yenawine. Yenawine was a (continued below...) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ...
This Week In Music History Jan 27-Feb 9
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 30: Sadly, Marianne Faithfull passed away today at age 78. The English singer, songwriter, and actress whose career spanned over six decades rose to fame in the 1960s with the hit As Tears Go By, written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Andrew Loog Oldham. Known for her relationship with Jagger and her involvement in London’s rock scene, Faithfull became a symbol...
This Week In Music History Feb 24-Mar 9
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 24: Sadly, Roberta Flack passed away today at age 88. The singer, songwriter, and pianist was known for her soulful and emotive voice. Born on February 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North Carolina, she gained fame in the early 1970s with hits like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin’ Love&...
April 12 Is Record Store Day For 2025
While every day is kind of a record store day, in our opinion, this year's "official" Record Store Day takes place on April 12, 2025. The day always presents a great opportunity to get some limited edition vinyl, box sets, and other special releases. You can also just relive the your past memories of flipping through some vinyl, cassettes, and maybe even CDs (which are just now almost getting vintage as well) in the shelves and racks of your local record store. You can check out t...
This Week In Music History Mar 10-23
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! The singer, songwriter, and musician is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Poison. Born on March 15, 1963, in Butler, Pennsylvania, he helped Poison rise to fame in the 1980s with hits like Every Rose Has Its Thorn, Talk Dirty to Me, and Nothin’ but a Good Time. Michaels also pursued a successful solo career, blendi...
How Miami Vice Changed TV Music Forever
Okay, let’s hop into our white Ferrari Testarossa and head back to the mid-80s to talk about the groundbreaking soundtrack album: Music From The TV Series Miami Vice. Wait, perhaps you preferred the Ferrari Daytona, which was actually a modified Chevy Corvette? That was around until Ferrari protested the use of a replica, prompting the show’s producers to blow up Crockett’s prized car in an episode entitled “When Irish Eyes Are Crying". Either way, the soundtrack was groundbreaking, beco...
Tour Treasures: Items Musicians Leave Behind
When the final encore fades and the lights come up, what's left behind tells a story all its own. Scattered across green rooms, arenas, and hotel suites, these overlooked artifacts of life on the road—tattered setlists, sweat-soaked towels, broken guitar strings, hotel keycards, and coffee-stained lyric drafts—may not seem valuable at first glance. But for collectors of music memorabilia, these so-called "tour treasures" are pieces of living history. Finds from the floor While ma...
