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 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 ...
'Tis The Season: Top 10 Holiday SongsChristmas and holiday pop songs have a unique ability to blend festive cheer with catchy melodies, making them an integral part of the holiday season. Over the decades, many artists have contributed to this genre, creating timeless classics that continue to dominate charts and playlists around the world. Here’s a dive into some of the best-selling Christmas pop songs, their history, and why they’ve become iconic staples of the season: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Car...
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...
This Week In Music History Aug 12-25The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 15: Sadly, it was announced todaythat Greg Kihn passed away on August 13th due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was born on July 10, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland. The rock musician, radio personality, and novelis was best known as the frontman of The Greg Kihn Band, which gained prominence in the 1980s with a string of successful albums and singles....
This Week In Music History Sept 9-22The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 16: Sadly, Tito Jackson has passed away at age 70. Born Toriano Adaryll Jackson on October 15, 1953, the singer, guitarist, and member of the legendary Jackson family was one of the founding members of The Jackson 5. Tito played a key role in the group’s success during the late 1960s and 1970s, alongside his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie, and Marlon. The Jacks...
This Week In Music History Aug 26-Sept 8The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 26: Happy birthday to Shirley Manson, born today in 1966! The Scottish singer, songwriter, and actress is best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Garbage. She began her music career in the 1980s as a keyboardist and backup singer for the band Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie. Manson joined Garbage in 1994, quickly gaining recognition for her distinctive vo...
Top 10 Halloween Themed SongsHalloween music spans decades, and some of the most iconic songs date back many years. These classics helped set the eerie, playful tone of Halloween and have become timeless additions to the holiday. Here’s a look at ten of the best Halloween songs, each bringing a dose of nostalgia and spooky charm to October 31st. "Monster Mash" - Bobby "Boris" Pickett (1962) No Halloween playlist is complete without "Monster Mash." Bobby "Boris" Pickett’s novelty song from ...
This Week In Music History Jul 29-Aug 11The 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 in1959! The lead vocalist and founding member of the rock band Def Leppard is known for his distinctive voice and charismatic stage presence, Elliott has been a pivotal figure in the band's success since its inception in 1977. Under his leadership, Def Leppard became one of the most iconic rock bands of the 1980s, pro...
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 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 ...
'Tis The Season: Top 10 Holiday Songs
Christmas and holiday pop songs have a unique ability to blend festive cheer with catchy melodies, making them an integral part of the holiday season. Over the decades, many artists have contributed to this genre, creating timeless classics that continue to dominate charts and playlists around the world. Here’s a dive into some of the best-selling Christmas pop songs, their history, and why they’ve become iconic staples of the season: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Car...
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...
This Week In Music History Aug 12-25
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 15: Sadly, it was announced todaythat Greg Kihn passed away on August 13th due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was born on July 10, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland. The rock musician, radio personality, and novelis was best known as the frontman of The Greg Kihn Band, which gained prominence in the 1980s with a string of successful albums and singles....
This Week In Music History Sept 9-22
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 16: Sadly, Tito Jackson has passed away at age 70. Born Toriano Adaryll Jackson on October 15, 1953, the singer, guitarist, and member of the legendary Jackson family was one of the founding members of The Jackson 5. Tito played a key role in the group’s success during the late 1960s and 1970s, alongside his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie, and Marlon. The Jacks...
This Week In Music History Aug 26-Sept 8
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 26: Happy birthday to Shirley Manson, born today in 1966! The Scottish singer, songwriter, and actress is best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Garbage. She began her music career in the 1980s as a keyboardist and backup singer for the band Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie. Manson joined Garbage in 1994, quickly gaining recognition for her distinctive vo...
Top 10 Halloween Themed Songs
Halloween music spans decades, and some of the most iconic songs date back many years. These classics helped set the eerie, playful tone of Halloween and have become timeless additions to the holiday. Here’s a look at ten of the best Halloween songs, each bringing a dose of nostalgia and spooky charm to October 31st. "Monster Mash" - Bobby "Boris" Pickett (1962) No Halloween playlist is complete without "Monster Mash." Bobby "Boris" Pickett’s novelty song from ...
This Week In Music History Jul 29-Aug 11
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 in1959! The lead vocalist and founding member of the rock band Def Leppard is known for his distinctive voice and charismatic stage presence, Elliott has been a pivotal figure in the band's success since its inception in 1977. Under his leadership, Def Leppard became one of the most iconic rock bands of the 1980s, pro...
