This Week In Music History Sept 15-28The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 19: Happy birthday to Lita Ford! The guitarist, singer, and songwriter is best known as one of the pioneering women in hard rock and heavy metal. Born on September 19, 1958, in London and raised in Los Angeles, she first gained attention in the mid-1970s as the lead guitarist of The Runaways, an all-female band that also launched Joan Jett’s career. With their rebe...
This Week In Music History Sept 1-14The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 1: Happy birthday to Barry Gibb! Born September 1, 1946, in Douglas, Isle of Man, the legendary singer, songwriter, and producer is best known as the eldest member of the Bee Gees. Alongside his younger twin brothers, Robin and Maurice, he helped form one of the most successful groups in pop history, with a career spanning more than five decades. After moving to Au...
This Week In Music History Sept 29-Oct 12The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 5: Happy birthday to Steve Miller! He has always been the definition of cool—part bluesman, part cosmic rocker, and all heart. Born in Milwaukee in 1943, Miller grew up surrounded by legends; Les Paul was a family friend who showed him a few early tricks on the guitar. After cutting his teeth in Chicago’s electric blues scene, Miller packed up for San Francisco, rig...
This Week In Music History Jul 28-Aug 10The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 26: Happy birthday to Roger Taylor! Born July 26, 1949, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England, Taylor is best known as the dynamic drummer and vocalist for the legendary rock band Queen. With his powerful playing style, distinctive high harmonies, and songwriting contributions, Taylor played a vital role in shaping Queen’s sound and global success. Taylor began his musi...
Artist Of The Month Feature LaunchedEach month we'll be featuring our items from an iconic artist in a single collection you can view off our website home page. Just look for the Artist Of The Month collection. Each collection will contain all our regular and sale-priced items related to that artist or a group of artists--like "Artists From Live Aid", etc. In terms of items in each month's collection, you'll find something for every price range from records, cassettes, CDs and box sets to record awards, post...
40 Years Ago: How “We Are The World” Came TogetherForty years ago in 1985, the music world witnessed an unprecedented moment of unity when dozens of the biggest stars of the era gathered to record “We Are The World.” On its 40th anniversary, here’s a look at why and how the famed charity single came together, along with its impact and legacy. Released in 1985 under the banner of USA For Africa, the track became not only a cultural milestone but also a humanitarian triumph. It raised millions for famine relief in Africa and showcased the abil...
Live Aid Turns 40: Revisiting the Day Rock & Pop Tried to Save the WorldCan you believe it’s been 40 years since Live Aid? On July 13, 1985, the world witnessed a global jukebox like no other. Broadcast to nearly two billion people across 150 countries, this monumental charity concert didn’t just change music history — it tried to change the world. Now, four decades later, we’re still recalling with awe Queen’s electrifying set and marveling at how rock stars briefly became superheroes. The Day The World Tuned In Back in the mid-80s, famine ravaged Ethiopia. BBC...
Collecting Picture Discs: Shapes, Colors, and RarityIn a world where music is often reduced to digital files and streaming playlists, there’s something delightfully tactile, nostalgic, and visually captivating about collecting picture discs. These unique records—pressed with colorful images, artist/band photos, logos, or conceptual artwork—represent more than just sound. They’re miniature canvases, time capsules, and love letters to music fans who value both the aesthetic and the emotional connection to the music they adore. Collecting picture...
This Week In Music History Jul 14-27The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 22: Sad day here- Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at age 76. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, the legendary figure in rock and heavy metal music first rose to fame as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, a band often credited with pioneering heavy metal in the early 1970s. With dark, heavy riffs and occult-themed lyrics, songs lik...
This Week In Music History Jun 30-Jul 13The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 1: Happy birthday to Debbie Harry! Deborah Harry, born July 1, 1945 in Miami, Florida, is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress best known as the frontwoman of Blondie. Raised in New Jersey, Harry initially worked as a secretary, go-go dancer, and Playboy Bunny before finding her true calling in music. In 1974, she co-founded Blondie with guitarist Chr...
This Week In Music History Jun 16-29The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 18: Happy birthday to Paul McCartney! Born June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England, McCartney is one of the most influential figures in music history. As co-lead vocalist and bassist for The Beatles, McCartney helped revolutionize popular music in the 1960s with groundbreaking songwriting alongside John Lennon. His melodic bass lines, versatile vocals, and knack for cr...
This Week In Music History Jun 2-15The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 9: Sadly, today Sly Stone passed away at age 82. Sly Stone, born Sylvester Stewart on March 15, 1943, was a pioneering American musician, songwriter, and producer best known as the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone. Blending funk, soul, rock, and psychedelia, Stone helped revolutionize popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His band was groundbreaking no...
This Week In Music History Sept 15-28
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 19: Happy birthday to Lita Ford! The guitarist, singer, and songwriter is best known as one of the pioneering women in hard rock and heavy metal. Born on September 19, 1958, in London and raised in Los Angeles, she first gained attention in the mid-1970s as the lead guitarist of The Runaways, an all-female band that also launched Joan Jett’s career. With their rebe...
This Week In Music History Sept 1-14
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 1: Happy birthday to Barry Gibb! Born September 1, 1946, in Douglas, Isle of Man, the legendary singer, songwriter, and producer is best known as the eldest member of the Bee Gees. Alongside his younger twin brothers, Robin and Maurice, he helped form one of the most successful groups in pop history, with a career spanning more than five decades. After moving to Au...
This Week In Music History Sept 29-Oct 12
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 5: Happy birthday to Steve Miller! He has always been the definition of cool—part bluesman, part cosmic rocker, and all heart. Born in Milwaukee in 1943, Miller grew up surrounded by legends; Les Paul was a family friend who showed him a few early tricks on the guitar. After cutting his teeth in Chicago’s electric blues scene, Miller packed up for San Francisco, rig...
This Week In Music History Jul 28-Aug 10
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 26: Happy birthday to Roger Taylor! Born July 26, 1949, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England, Taylor is best known as the dynamic drummer and vocalist for the legendary rock band Queen. With his powerful playing style, distinctive high harmonies, and songwriting contributions, Taylor played a vital role in shaping Queen’s sound and global success. Taylor began his musi...
Artist Of The Month Feature Launched
Each month we'll be featuring our items from an iconic artist in a single collection you can view off our website home page. Just look for the Artist Of The Month collection. Each collection will contain all our regular and sale-priced items related to that artist or a group of artists--like "Artists From Live Aid", etc. In terms of items in each month's collection, you'll find something for every price range from records, cassettes, CDs and box sets to record awards, post...
40 Years Ago: How “We Are The World” Came Together
Forty years ago in 1985, the music world witnessed an unprecedented moment of unity when dozens of the biggest stars of the era gathered to record “We Are The World.” On its 40th anniversary, here’s a look at why and how the famed charity single came together, along with its impact and legacy. Released in 1985 under the banner of USA For Africa, the track became not only a cultural milestone but also a humanitarian triumph. It raised millions for famine relief in Africa and showcased the abil...
Live Aid Turns 40: Revisiting the Day Rock & Pop Tried to Save the World
Can you believe it’s been 40 years since Live Aid? On July 13, 1985, the world witnessed a global jukebox like no other. Broadcast to nearly two billion people across 150 countries, this monumental charity concert didn’t just change music history — it tried to change the world. Now, four decades later, we’re still recalling with awe Queen’s electrifying set and marveling at how rock stars briefly became superheroes. The Day The World Tuned In Back in the mid-80s, famine ravaged Ethiopia. BBC...
Collecting Picture Discs: Shapes, Colors, and Rarity
In a world where music is often reduced to digital files and streaming playlists, there’s something delightfully tactile, nostalgic, and visually captivating about collecting picture discs. These unique records—pressed with colorful images, artist/band photos, logos, or conceptual artwork—represent more than just sound. They’re miniature canvases, time capsules, and love letters to music fans who value both the aesthetic and the emotional connection to the music they adore. Collecting picture...
This Week In Music History Jul 14-27
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 22: Sad day here- Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at age 76. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, the legendary figure in rock and heavy metal music first rose to fame as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, a band often credited with pioneering heavy metal in the early 1970s. With dark, heavy riffs and occult-themed lyrics, songs lik...
This Week In Music History Jun 30-Jul 13
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 1: Happy birthday to Debbie Harry! Deborah Harry, born July 1, 1945 in Miami, Florida, is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress best known as the frontwoman of Blondie. Raised in New Jersey, Harry initially worked as a secretary, go-go dancer, and Playboy Bunny before finding her true calling in music. In 1974, she co-founded Blondie with guitarist Chr...
This Week In Music History Jun 16-29
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 18: Happy birthday to Paul McCartney! Born June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England, McCartney is one of the most influential figures in music history. As co-lead vocalist and bassist for The Beatles, McCartney helped revolutionize popular music in the 1960s with groundbreaking songwriting alongside John Lennon. His melodic bass lines, versatile vocals, and knack for cr...
This Week In Music History Jun 2-15
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 9: Sadly, today Sly Stone passed away at age 82. Sly Stone, born Sylvester Stewart on March 15, 1943, was a pioneering American musician, songwriter, and producer best known as the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone. Blending funk, soul, rock, and psychedelia, Stone helped revolutionize popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His band was groundbreaking no...
