2025 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Nominees AnnouncedThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced their Nominees for 2025 Induction. They are: Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Maná, Oasis, Outkast, Phish, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes. According to the Hall "Artists or bands become eligible for nomination 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording." Eight of this year's 14 nominees are on the ballot for the fir...
This Week In Music History Dec 30-Jan 12The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 3: Today in 1987: Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on January 3, 1987, becoming the first woman to receive this honor. Recognized as the "Queen of Soul," her powerful voice and groundbreaking artistry shaped the music industry, influencing countless artists. Hits like "Respect," "Chain of Fools," and "Natur...
This Week In Music History Dec 16-29The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! DEC 18: Happy birthday to Keith Richards, born today in 1943! The legendary guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of The Rolling Stones is known for his gritty guitar riffs, rebellious persona, and enduring influence on rock music, Richards has become an icon of the genre. He first met Mick Jagger in his youth, and their partnership became the foundation of one of the m...
You Can Help Musicians Affected By L.A. FiresMany music professionals have had their homes destroyed by the January 2025 fires in L.A. While this alone is obviously tragic, the contents in their homes is possibly more of a loss. In many cases artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, and other music professionals have lost their musical instruments, recording equipment, awards, creative works, and more. If you want a glimpse of the kind of destruction we're talking about, read this article from the Los Angeles Times about renowned...
Iconic Labels: Island RecordsThis is the fourth in our series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history and some interesting stories about the artists they signed, and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. Island Records is one of the most influential record labels in music history, renowned for its diverse roster and groundbreaking contributions to multiple genres. Founded in 1959 by Chris Blackwell, Graeme Goodall, and Leslie Kong in ...
Top 10 Most Valuable Handwritten Song LyricsHandwritten song lyrics hold a special place in the world of music memorabilia, often fetching millions due to their connection to iconic songs and legendary artists. Lyric sheets provide a rare glimpse into the creative process, showcasing raw ideas, edits, and sometimes showcase doodles as well. Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac also displayed her drawing talents in this handwritten lyric sheet for "Songbird" Why are handwritten lyrics so valuable? Many of these songs have defined e...
Music People We Lost In 2024Some great musical talents left us in 2024 and it's worth taking a minute to remember them and remain thankful for the musical gifts they left us. Many are likely missing here for sure and this is not meant to be an exhaustive list but here are many of the most notable deaths from last year in chronological order (date of death, name, music role/known for, age, location if known, cause of death if known): January 2, 2024: Chris Karrer, Amon Düül, Amon Düül II, Embryo, Guitarist and violin...
This Week In Music History Nov 4-17The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! NOV 4: Sadly, today Quincy Jones passed away at age 91. The legendary American record producer, composer, arranger, and musician whose influence on modern music spanned over seven decades was born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois. Jones began his career as a jazz trumpet player before transitioning into production and composition, becoming one of the most versati...
This Week In Music History Oct 7-20The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 13: Happy birthday to Sammy Hagar, born today in 1947! The rock singer, songwriter, and musician is best known for his work as a solo artist and as the lead vocalist for Van Halen from 1985 to 1996. Hagar first gained attention in the early 1970s as the lead singer of the hard rock band Montrose. With Montrose, Hagar delivered hits like "Bad Motor Scooter" a...
This Week In Music History Oct 21-Nov 3The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 27: Happy birthday to Simon Le Bon, born today in 1958! The singer, songwriter, and musician is best known as the lead vocalist for the British new wave band Duran Duran. Le Bon joined Duran Duran in 1980, bringing his distinctive voice and charismatic presence to the forefront of the band. Duran Duran quickly rose to fame in the 1980s with hits like "Hungry Lik...
This Week In Music History Dec 2-15The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! DEC 8: Happy birthday to Phil Collen, born today in 1957! The English musician is best known as the lead guitarist for the legendary rock band Def Leppard. Collen began playing guitar as a teenager, inspired by bands like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. Before joining Def Leppard, he played in several bands, including Girl, a glam rock group that enjoyed modest success in...
This Week In Music History Nov 18-Dec 1The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! NOV 20: Happy birthday to Joe Walsh, born today in 1947! The legendary American guitarist, singer, and songwriter is known for his work as a solo artist and as a member of iconic rock bands, including the Eagles and James Gang. Walsh's unique blend of technical prowess, creativity, and humor has made him one of rock's most distinctive personalities. Walsh first ...
2025 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced their Nominees for 2025 Induction. They are: Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Maná, Oasis, Outkast, Phish, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes. According to the Hall "Artists or bands become eligible for nomination 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording." Eight of this year's 14 nominees are on the ballot for the fir...
This Week In Music History Dec 30-Jan 12
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 3: Today in 1987: Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on January 3, 1987, becoming the first woman to receive this honor. Recognized as the "Queen of Soul," her powerful voice and groundbreaking artistry shaped the music industry, influencing countless artists. Hits like "Respect," "Chain of Fools," and "Natur...
This Week In Music History Dec 16-29
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! DEC 18: Happy birthday to Keith Richards, born today in 1943! The legendary guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of The Rolling Stones is known for his gritty guitar riffs, rebellious persona, and enduring influence on rock music, Richards has become an icon of the genre. He first met Mick Jagger in his youth, and their partnership became the foundation of one of the m...
You Can Help Musicians Affected By L.A. Fires
Many music professionals have had their homes destroyed by the January 2025 fires in L.A. While this alone is obviously tragic, the contents in their homes is possibly more of a loss. In many cases artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, and other music professionals have lost their musical instruments, recording equipment, awards, creative works, and more. If you want a glimpse of the kind of destruction we're talking about, read this article from the Los Angeles Times about renowned...
Iconic Labels: Island Records
This is the fourth in our series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history and some interesting stories about the artists they signed, and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. Island Records is one of the most influential record labels in music history, renowned for its diverse roster and groundbreaking contributions to multiple genres. Founded in 1959 by Chris Blackwell, Graeme Goodall, and Leslie Kong in ...
Top 10 Most Valuable Handwritten Song Lyrics
Handwritten song lyrics hold a special place in the world of music memorabilia, often fetching millions due to their connection to iconic songs and legendary artists. Lyric sheets provide a rare glimpse into the creative process, showcasing raw ideas, edits, and sometimes showcase doodles as well. Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac also displayed her drawing talents in this handwritten lyric sheet for "Songbird" Why are handwritten lyrics so valuable? Many of these songs have defined e...
Music People We Lost In 2024
Some great musical talents left us in 2024 and it's worth taking a minute to remember them and remain thankful for the musical gifts they left us. Many are likely missing here for sure and this is not meant to be an exhaustive list but here are many of the most notable deaths from last year in chronological order (date of death, name, music role/known for, age, location if known, cause of death if known): January 2, 2024: Chris Karrer, Amon Düül, Amon Düül II, Embryo, Guitarist and violin...
This Week In Music History Nov 4-17
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! NOV 4: Sadly, today Quincy Jones passed away at age 91. The legendary American record producer, composer, arranger, and musician whose influence on modern music spanned over seven decades was born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois. Jones began his career as a jazz trumpet player before transitioning into production and composition, becoming one of the most versati...
This Week In Music History Oct 7-20
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 13: Happy birthday to Sammy Hagar, born today in 1947! The rock singer, songwriter, and musician is best known for his work as a solo artist and as the lead vocalist for Van Halen from 1985 to 1996. Hagar first gained attention in the early 1970s as the lead singer of the hard rock band Montrose. With Montrose, Hagar delivered hits like "Bad Motor Scooter" a...
This Week In Music History Oct 21-Nov 3
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 27: Happy birthday to Simon Le Bon, born today in 1958! The singer, songwriter, and musician is best known as the lead vocalist for the British new wave band Duran Duran. Le Bon joined Duran Duran in 1980, bringing his distinctive voice and charismatic presence to the forefront of the band. Duran Duran quickly rose to fame in the 1980s with hits like "Hungry Lik...
This Week In Music History Dec 2-15
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! DEC 8: Happy birthday to Phil Collen, born today in 1957! The English musician is best known as the lead guitarist for the legendary rock band Def Leppard. Collen began playing guitar as a teenager, inspired by bands like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. Before joining Def Leppard, he played in several bands, including Girl, a glam rock group that enjoyed modest success in...
This Week In Music History Nov 18-Dec 1
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! NOV 20: Happy birthday to Joe Walsh, born today in 1947! The legendary American guitarist, singer, and songwriter is known for his work as a solo artist and as a member of iconic rock bands, including the Eagles and James Gang. Walsh's unique blend of technical prowess, creativity, and humor has made him one of rock's most distinctive personalities. Walsh first ...
