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Each month we'll be featuring our items from an iconic artist in a single collection you can view off our website home page. Just look for the Artist Of The Month collection. Each collection will contain all our regular and sale-priced items related to that artist or a group of artists--like "Artists From Live Aid", etc. In terms of items in each month's collection, you'll find something for every price range from records, cassettes, CDs and box sets to record awards, posters, and other memorabilia. Each month, we'll be celebrating an artist or collection of artists whose music captures the spirit...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 16: Sadly today, Ace Frehley has passed away at age 74. Ace Frehley, born Paul Daniel Frehley on April 27, 1951, in The Bronx, New York, was best known as the original lead guitarist and co-founder of the legendary rock band KISS. Known for his “Spaceman” persona, Frehley brought a mix of raw talent, swagger, and outer-space mystique to the group’s theatrical image. His explosive guitar solos, creative use of effects, and charismatic stage presence helped define KISS’s signature...

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 1962 captures the essence of Halloween fun, recounting a monster party complete with Dracula, Frankenstein, and other classic creatures. The song’s humorous lyrics, creepy...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 5: Happy birthday to Steve Miller! He has always been the definition of cool—part bluesman, part cosmic rocker, and all heart. Born in Milwaukee in 1943, Miller grew up surrounded by legends; Les Paul was a family friend who showed him a few early tricks on the guitar. After cutting his teeth in Chicago’s electric blues scene, Miller packed up for San Francisco, right as the counterculture was exploding. There, he formed the Steve Miller Band, fusing blues roots...

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 will gather in a couple of weeks on November 8 for an induction ceremony that has all the appearances of a crash course in how popular music got here — from early dance crazes and classic British rock to the birth of grunge and the golden age of hip-hop. Held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the ceremony will pair reverence with spectacle. Honorees this year include music creators from a wide span of sounds and eras: Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The...