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 Jun 1-7The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 1: Happy birthday to Ronnie Wood! He is one of rock music’s most enduring and versatile guitarists. Born on June 1, 1947, in Hillingdon, he first gained attention in the 1960s as a member of The Birds before achieving greater success with Jeff Beck Group alongside Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart. Wood later joined Faces, where his energetic guitar playing and easygoing pe...
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...
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...
Iconic Albums: Pink Floyd's The WallThis is the second 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. Released on November 30, 1979, The Wall was more than a new album from Pink Floyd. It was a massive creative statement: a double-LP rock opera about loneliness, childhood trauma, fame, fear, authority, and the emotional barriers people build to...
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...
#1 With A Bullet: The Shocking Story Of The CashBox Magazine MurderThe story of CashBox™ is one of rise and influence, then controversy that led to a total erosion of its standing—an unraveling shaped by questionable chart practices, incidents that severely damaged its credibility including a much-discussed chart placement involving Wayne Newton, and, most shocking of all, a murder of one of its' staff. Founded in 1942, CashBox was for decades a central authority in the music business, rivaling Billboard in tracking record sales and determining hit...
Did Iggy Pop Really Shoot A Blondie Record Award?The wild, unpredictable spirit of rock and roll has produced countless stories that blur the line between myth and reality. Among them is one of the more startling tales involving Iggy Pop, a firearm, and a record award belonging to Chris Stein of Blondie. Like many stories from the late 1970s New York music scene, it is equal parts chaos, camaraderie, and cultural context. To understand the incident, it helps to picture the environment in which it occurred. The downtown New York scene of the...
2026 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees AnnouncedThe 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced earlier today, and this year's group includes Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. In addition, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons are being recognized with the Early Influence Award, while Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin will receive the Musical Excellence Award. Finally, Ed Sullivan will receive the A...
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 Jun 1-7
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 1: Happy birthday to Ronnie Wood! He is one of rock music’s most enduring and versatile guitarists. Born on June 1, 1947, in Hillingdon, he first gained attention in the 1960s as a member of The Birds before achieving greater success with Jeff Beck Group alongside Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart. Wood later joined Faces, where his energetic guitar playing and easygoing pe...
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...
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...
Iconic Albums: Pink Floyd's The Wall
This is the second 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. Released on November 30, 1979, The Wall was more than a new album from Pink Floyd. It was a massive creative statement: a double-LP rock opera about loneliness, childhood trauma, fame, fear, authority, and the emotional barriers people build to...
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...
#1 With A Bullet: The Shocking Story Of The CashBox Magazine Murder
The story of CashBox™ is one of rise and influence, then controversy that led to a total erosion of its standing—an unraveling shaped by questionable chart practices, incidents that severely damaged its credibility including a much-discussed chart placement involving Wayne Newton, and, most shocking of all, a murder of one of its' staff. Founded in 1942, CashBox was for decades a central authority in the music business, rivaling Billboard in tracking record sales and determining hit...
Did Iggy Pop Really Shoot A Blondie Record Award?
The wild, unpredictable spirit of rock and roll has produced countless stories that blur the line between myth and reality. Among them is one of the more startling tales involving Iggy Pop, a firearm, and a record award belonging to Chris Stein of Blondie. Like many stories from the late 1970s New York music scene, it is equal parts chaos, camaraderie, and cultural context. To understand the incident, it helps to picture the environment in which it occurred. The downtown New York scene of the...
2026 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
The 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced earlier today, and this year's group includes Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. In addition, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons are being recognized with the Early Influence Award, while Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin will receive the Musical Excellence Award. Finally, Ed Sullivan will receive the A...
