Remembering David Bowie Through His VocalsThis past week marked both David Bowie's birthday (Jan. 8, 1947) and the third anniversary of his passing (Jan. 10, 2016). Let's celebrate his life and diverse artistry by checking out some cool isolated vocal tracks. Fascinating in their stark, haunting nature, the first below features Bowie's vocals-only on "Space Oddity" with its haunting opening line: "Ground control to Major Tom..." Second is the quirky "Ziggy Stardust" with its wildly varied vocal. Al...
Vinyl Set To Overtake CD Sales in 2019If the current trend continues vinyl will outsell CDs for the first time in 33 years. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the music industry’s 2019 revenue is comprised of steaming at 80% and physical sales at 20%. Physical sales of vinyl are outpacing CD sales at the mid-year mark. CDs were introduced into the market in 1982. They soon became popular and it was thought that they would make vinyl obsolete. Vinyl sales and production would fall significantly in t...
Kurt Cobain "Unplugged" Sweater Sets Auction RecordOver this past weekend, the pale green sweater worn by Kurt Cobain at Nirvana's legendary MTV "Unplugged" taping in 1993 sold for $334,000 at an auction staged by Julien's in New York City. The sale makes it the most expensive sweater ever sold at auction. Cobain tragically took his own life at the age of 27 in Spring of 1994 not long after the famous televised gig. The record-setting memorabilia sale reflects the growing market for collector's items that capture a piece o...
Hello, I Love You: Amazing Collection Of The Doors Artist-Presented RIAA Awards Up For SaleThe iconic status of The Doors is punctuated by the fact that they were the first group to see their first eight consecutive albums be certified Gold by the RIAA. Their star burned brightly, both live and in the studio, until the group disbanded after singer/poet Jim Morrison's untimely death at the age of 27 in 1971. RIAA record awards for the group have always been highly desired by collectors, especially when those awards are highly coveted "white matte" awards from the 60s and...
New Collectible Miniatures Now In StockSince we're all about music and collecting at MusicGoldmine.com, we thought we'd add some great new very affordable collectibles to our product line up. We also know that you might be thinking of gift ideas with the holidays coming up. With all that in mind we've established a new collection of collectible miniatures and gifts to our e-store. Making up a good portion of the line up are some hand selected and very cool musical instrument miniatures. These include mini guitars, mini...
This Week In Music History Aug 16-29The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 17: Happy birthday to Belinda Carlisle of the Go-Go’s, born today in 1958! Not only did she front one of the most successful all-female bands of all-time, but she also had a stellar solo career. This year she, along with her band mates, will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Photo courtesy: Andrew Hurley [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0...
This Week In Music History July 5-18The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 15: Happy birthday to Linda Ronstadt, born today in 1946! The retired singer earned many awards during her long career, including 10 Grammys. In 2014, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Photo courtesy of: Carl Lender [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en] JULY 17: Happy birthday to Geezer Butler, born today in 1949! He is best ...
This Week In Music History Aug 2-15The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 7: Sadly, today Dennis Thomas of Kool & the Gang passed away at age 70. Thomas was a founding member of the group. He also was saxophonist, flutist, wardrobe designer, and remained with the band until his death. RIP Photo courtesy: Andreas Lawen [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en] Aug 12: Happy birthday to Mark Knopfler, born today in 194...
This Week In Music History July 19 - Aug 1The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 28: Sadly, today Dusty Hill of ZZ Top passed away. He was a founder of the blues rock band that was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. He was 72. Photo courtesy of: Ralph Arvesen [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en] JULY 31: Today in 1983, The Police were at #1 with “Every Breath You Take”. It stayed at the top for 8 weeks! P.S....
This Week In Music History June 21 - July 5The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUNE 23: Today in 1966, the Beatles were at #1 with “Paperback Writer”. It would be their last new song featured on their final tour in 1966. JUNE 25: Happy birthday to Carly Simon, born today in 1945! She rose to fame during the 70s with 13 Top 40 hits, including “You’re So Vain”, “You Belong To Me”, “Jesse”, and others. JULY 2: Today in 1989, The Fine Young Cannibal...
RIP Charlie Watts, Stones Founding DrummerSad news today as Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, died on August 24 at age 80. Earlier this month the Stones had announced that Watts would not perform on the band's upcoming North American No Filter tour dates due to unannounced medical reasons. Watts joined the group in 1962 with a line up that included singer Mick Jagger, multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, guitarist Keith Richards, bassist Bill Wyman. Born in London, Watts' first love was jazz. His parents bought hi...
Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" DissectedHere's a fascinating exploration of Pink Floyd masterpiece from Wish You Were Here, "Shine On You Crazy Diamond". This was the group's tribute to fallen founding member Syd Barrett and it is full of fantastic layered recording techniques and beautiful vocals, all achieved on a 24 track tape recorder. An excerpt from a BBC Radio 2 program called "The Record Producers" featuring Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason commenting on excerpts from the original master tapes, it descr...
Remembering David Bowie Through His Vocals
This past week marked both David Bowie's birthday (Jan. 8, 1947) and the third anniversary of his passing (Jan. 10, 2016). Let's celebrate his life and diverse artistry by checking out some cool isolated vocal tracks. Fascinating in their stark, haunting nature, the first below features Bowie's vocals-only on "Space Oddity" with its haunting opening line: "Ground control to Major Tom..." Second is the quirky "Ziggy Stardust" with its wildly varied vocal. Al...
Vinyl Set To Overtake CD Sales in 2019
If the current trend continues vinyl will outsell CDs for the first time in 33 years. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the music industry’s 2019 revenue is comprised of steaming at 80% and physical sales at 20%. Physical sales of vinyl are outpacing CD sales at the mid-year mark. CDs were introduced into the market in 1982. They soon became popular and it was thought that they would make vinyl obsolete. Vinyl sales and production would fall significantly in t...
Kurt Cobain "Unplugged" Sweater Sets Auction Record
Over this past weekend, the pale green sweater worn by Kurt Cobain at Nirvana's legendary MTV "Unplugged" taping in 1993 sold for $334,000 at an auction staged by Julien's in New York City. The sale makes it the most expensive sweater ever sold at auction. Cobain tragically took his own life at the age of 27 in Spring of 1994 not long after the famous televised gig. The record-setting memorabilia sale reflects the growing market for collector's items that capture a piece o...
Hello, I Love You: Amazing Collection Of The Doors Artist-Presented RIAA Awards Up For Sale
The iconic status of The Doors is punctuated by the fact that they were the first group to see their first eight consecutive albums be certified Gold by the RIAA. Their star burned brightly, both live and in the studio, until the group disbanded after singer/poet Jim Morrison's untimely death at the age of 27 in 1971. RIAA record awards for the group have always been highly desired by collectors, especially when those awards are highly coveted "white matte" awards from the 60s and...
New Collectible Miniatures Now In Stock
Since we're all about music and collecting at MusicGoldmine.com, we thought we'd add some great new very affordable collectibles to our product line up. We also know that you might be thinking of gift ideas with the holidays coming up. With all that in mind we've established a new collection of collectible miniatures and gifts to our e-store. Making up a good portion of the line up are some hand selected and very cool musical instrument miniatures. These include mini guitars, mini...
This Week In Music History Aug 16-29
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 17: Happy birthday to Belinda Carlisle of the Go-Go’s, born today in 1958! Not only did she front one of the most successful all-female bands of all-time, but she also had a stellar solo career. This year she, along with her band mates, will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Photo courtesy: Andrew Hurley [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0...
This Week In Music History July 5-18
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 15: Happy birthday to Linda Ronstadt, born today in 1946! The retired singer earned many awards during her long career, including 10 Grammys. In 2014, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Photo courtesy of: Carl Lender [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en] JULY 17: Happy birthday to Geezer Butler, born today in 1949! He is best ...
This Week In Music History Aug 2-15
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 7: Sadly, today Dennis Thomas of Kool & the Gang passed away at age 70. Thomas was a founding member of the group. He also was saxophonist, flutist, wardrobe designer, and remained with the band until his death. RIP Photo courtesy: Andreas Lawen [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en] Aug 12: Happy birthday to Mark Knopfler, born today in 194...
This Week In Music History July 19 - Aug 1
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 28: Sadly, today Dusty Hill of ZZ Top passed away. He was a founder of the blues rock band that was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. He was 72. Photo courtesy of: Ralph Arvesen [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en] JULY 31: Today in 1983, The Police were at #1 with “Every Breath You Take”. It stayed at the top for 8 weeks! P.S....
This Week In Music History June 21 - July 5
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUNE 23: Today in 1966, the Beatles were at #1 with “Paperback Writer”. It would be their last new song featured on their final tour in 1966. JUNE 25: Happy birthday to Carly Simon, born today in 1945! She rose to fame during the 70s with 13 Top 40 hits, including “You’re So Vain”, “You Belong To Me”, “Jesse”, and others. JULY 2: Today in 1989, The Fine Young Cannibal...
RIP Charlie Watts, Stones Founding Drummer
Sad news today as Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, died on August 24 at age 80. Earlier this month the Stones had announced that Watts would not perform on the band's upcoming North American No Filter tour dates due to unannounced medical reasons. Watts joined the group in 1962 with a line up that included singer Mick Jagger, multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, guitarist Keith Richards, bassist Bill Wyman. Born in London, Watts' first love was jazz. His parents bought hi...
Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" Dissected
Here's a fascinating exploration of Pink Floyd masterpiece from Wish You Were Here, "Shine On You Crazy Diamond". This was the group's tribute to fallen founding member Syd Barrett and it is full of fantastic layered recording techniques and beautiful vocals, all achieved on a 24 track tape recorder. An excerpt from a BBC Radio 2 program called "The Record Producers" featuring Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason commenting on excerpts from the original master tapes, it descr...
