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  1. This Week In Music History Jul 13-19 The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 15: Happy Birthday to the incredible Joe Satriani! Today we celebrate one of the greatest guitarists ever to plug into an amplifier. Born on July 15, 1956, Satriani has spent decades inspiring musicians with his breathtaking technique, soaring melodies, and limitless creativity. From the groundbreaking instrumental classic Surfing with the Alien to unforgettable ...
  2. This Week In Music History Jul 6-12 The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 9: Sadly, it was reported that Bonnie Tyler passed away today at age 75. Bonnie Tyler remains one of rock and pop’s most unmistakable voices, a Welsh powerhouse whose raspy, dramatic delivery turned emotional songs into arena-sized anthems. Born Gaynor Hopkins in Skewen, Wales, she first found international success in the late 1970s with “It’s a Heartache,” a huge h...
  3. This Week In Music History Aug 3-9 The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 3: Happy Birthday to James Hetfield! Today we celebrate the birthday of one of heavy metal's greatest frontmen, James Hetfield! Born on August 3, 1963, Hetfield helped change the face of rock music as the powerful voice, rhythm guitarist, and co-founder of Metallica. From crushing riffs to unforgettable lyrics, his influence on generations of musicians and fan...
  4. Iconic Albums: Led Zeppelin IV This is the fifth 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. As Mike Damone in 1980s film favorite Fast Times At Ridgemont High put it in the five-point plan he relays to his buddy Rat: "And, five, now this is the most important, Rat. When it comes down to making out, whenever possible, put on side one...
  5. This Week In Music History Jun 29-Jul 5 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 Fred Schneider! Best known as the wildly distinctive voice of The B-52's, Schneider helped turn quirky party music into an unforgettable art form. With his rapid-fire spoken-word delivery, offbeat humor, and fearless sense of fun, he became one of the most recognizable personalities of the new wave era. From “Rock Lobster” to “Love Shac...
  6. This Week In Music History Jul 27-Aug 2 The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 29: Happy Birthday to the legendary Geddy Lee! Today we celebrate one of rock's most gifted musicians, whose incredible talent as the bassist, vocalist, and keyboardist of Rush helped redefine progressive rock. Known for his unmistakable high-register vocals, lightning-fast bass playing, and innovative songwriting, Geddy has inspired generations of musicians w...
  7. This Week In Music History Jun 22-28 The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 25: Happy Birthday to legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon! Born on June 25, 1945, Carly has spent decades creating some of the most memorable and heartfelt music in pop history. Rising to fame in the early 1970s, she captivated audiences with her distinctive voice, poetic songwriting, and deeply personal lyrics. Songs like "You're So Vain", "An...
  8. Iconic Albums: Steely Dan Aja This is the fourth 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. When Steely Dan released Aja on September 23, 1977, they created something that seemed almost impossible: an album that was sophisticated enough to satisfy jazz musicians, meticulously produced enough to impress recording engineers, and catchy e...
  9. This Week In Music History Jul 20-26 The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 23: Happy Birthday to Martin Gore! Today we celebrate the brilliant songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, and creative force behind Depeche Mode. Born on July 23, 1961, Martin's gift for crafting unforgettable melodies and deeply emotional lyrics helped transform the band into one of the most influential acts in electronic music history. From classics like ...
  10. 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 ...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...