Rare Steely Dan In-Studio Photos UnearthedA series of rare, in-studio candid photographs of Steely Dan and the musicians they worked with have come to light. The images in the collection were all taken by Steely Dan's long-time recording engineer Roger Nichols (1944-2011) during the first three seminal Steely Dan albums. See the collection here. Coined the Roger Nichols Steely Dan "Through The Glass" Collection, some were actually taken through the glass window separating the studio control room and live room. The photos ...
This Week In Music History May 18-24The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 20: Happy birthday to Cher! She is one of the most successful and enduring entertainers in modern pop culture history. Born Cherilyn Sarkisian in California on May 20, 1946, she rose to fame in the mid-1960s with Sonny Bono as part of the hugely popular duo Sonny & Cher. Their breakthrough hit “I Got You Babe” became an anthem of the era and launched the pair i...
Iconic Albums: Boston's DebutThis is the first 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. The debut album by Boston is widely regarded as one of the greatest first albums in rock history. Released on August 25, 1976, Boston wasn't just a commercial success—it changed how rock records could sound. Selling more than 17 million copie...
This Week In Music History May 11-17The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 13: Happy birthday to Stevie Wonder born May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan! Few artists have shaped popular music like Stevie Wonder. Emerging as a child prodigy on Motown Records in the 1960s, Stevie quickly became one of the most influential musicians in history. With his soulful voice, masterful keyboard skills, and groundbreaking songwriting, he created timeles...
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...
A Lost Art: 1970s-90s Record Store StandeesBefore streaming playlists and social media promotion, record labels had a much more physical way of grabbing fans’ attention: giant cardboard standees, hanging mobiles, oversized album displays, and elaborate in-store cutouts that transformed record shops into miniature music museums. During the 1970s and 1980s in particular, these promotional displays became a defining part of music retail culture. Walk into a mall record store in 1974 and you might see a towering Queen standee near shelves...
This Week In Music History May 4-10The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 8: Happy birthday Alex Van Halen! He helped redefine hard rock drumming with explosive energy, precision, and unforgettable grooves. Born May 8, 1953, in the Netherlands and raised in California, Alex formed Van Halen with his brother Eddie Van Halen, creating one of the biggest rock bands of all time. From massive hits like “Jump,” “Panama,” and “Hot for Teacher,” ...
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...
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...
This Week In Music History Apr 20-26The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 20: Sadly, late yesterday it was reported that Alan Osmond of The Osmonds passed away at age 76. He was best known as the leader of the family pop group The Osmonds, which rose to international fame in the late 1960s and 1970s. Born on June 22, 1949, in Ogden, Utah, he played guitar and helped guide the group’s clean-cut image and tight harmonies. Alan was also inst...
This Week In Music History Mar 30-Apr 5The 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! The Australian guitarist is best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the legendary rock band AC/DC. Born on March 31, 1955, in Glasgow, Scotland, he moved to Sydney, Australia, with his family as a child. Alongside his brother Malcolm Young, Angus formed AC/DC in 1973, helping to shape one of the most influential hard roc...
This Week In Music History Apr 13-19The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 14: Happy birthday to Ritchie Blackmore, one of rock’s most influential and enigmatic guitarists. Born in England in 1945, he rose to fame as the founding guitarist of Deep Purple, where his powerful riffs and classical-inspired solos helped define hard rock and early heavy metal. Songs like “Smoke on the Water” showcased his iconic playing style and remain staples ...
Rare Steely Dan In-Studio Photos Unearthed
A series of rare, in-studio candid photographs of Steely Dan and the musicians they worked with have come to light. The images in the collection were all taken by Steely Dan's long-time recording engineer Roger Nichols (1944-2011) during the first three seminal Steely Dan albums. See the collection here. Coined the Roger Nichols Steely Dan "Through The Glass" Collection, some were actually taken through the glass window separating the studio control room and live room. The photos ...
This Week In Music History May 18-24
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 20: Happy birthday to Cher! She is one of the most successful and enduring entertainers in modern pop culture history. Born Cherilyn Sarkisian in California on May 20, 1946, she rose to fame in the mid-1960s with Sonny Bono as part of the hugely popular duo Sonny & Cher. Their breakthrough hit “I Got You Babe” became an anthem of the era and launched the pair i...
Iconic Albums: Boston's Debut
This is the first 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. The debut album by Boston is widely regarded as one of the greatest first albums in rock history. Released on August 25, 1976, Boston wasn't just a commercial success—it changed how rock records could sound. Selling more than 17 million copie...
This Week In Music History May 11-17
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 13: Happy birthday to Stevie Wonder born May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan! Few artists have shaped popular music like Stevie Wonder. Emerging as a child prodigy on Motown Records in the 1960s, Stevie quickly became one of the most influential musicians in history. With his soulful voice, masterful keyboard skills, and groundbreaking songwriting, he created timeles...
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...
A Lost Art: 1970s-90s Record Store Standees
Before streaming playlists and social media promotion, record labels had a much more physical way of grabbing fans’ attention: giant cardboard standees, hanging mobiles, oversized album displays, and elaborate in-store cutouts that transformed record shops into miniature music museums. During the 1970s and 1980s in particular, these promotional displays became a defining part of music retail culture. Walk into a mall record store in 1974 and you might see a towering Queen standee near shelves...
This Week In Music History May 4-10
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 8: Happy birthday Alex Van Halen! He helped redefine hard rock drumming with explosive energy, precision, and unforgettable grooves. Born May 8, 1953, in the Netherlands and raised in California, Alex formed Van Halen with his brother Eddie Van Halen, creating one of the biggest rock bands of all time. From massive hits like “Jump,” “Panama,” and “Hot for Teacher,” ...
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...
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...
This Week In Music History Apr 20-26
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 20: Sadly, late yesterday it was reported that Alan Osmond of The Osmonds passed away at age 76. He was best known as the leader of the family pop group The Osmonds, which rose to international fame in the late 1960s and 1970s. Born on June 22, 1949, in Ogden, Utah, he played guitar and helped guide the group’s clean-cut image and tight harmonies. Alan was also inst...
This Week In Music History Mar 30-Apr 5
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! The Australian guitarist is best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the legendary rock band AC/DC. Born on March 31, 1955, in Glasgow, Scotland, he moved to Sydney, Australia, with his family as a child. Alongside his brother Malcolm Young, Angus formed AC/DC in 1973, helping to shape one of the most influential hard roc...
This Week In Music History Apr 13-19
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 14: Happy birthday to Ritchie Blackmore, one of rock’s most influential and enigmatic guitarists. Born in England in 1945, he rose to fame as the founding guitarist of Deep Purple, where his powerful riffs and classical-inspired solos helped define hard rock and early heavy metal. Songs like “Smoke on the Water” showcased his iconic playing style and remain staples ...
