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Here is a fascinating video that shows the best selling artists from 1969-2019 in moving graphic form. You can see the evidence here of superstars you know and love but you may be interested to see their complete domination of the music sales landscape during their respective heydays. There are also some surprises, although many were short-lived. (Video courtesy Data Is Beautiful):

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAR 16: Happy birthday to Nancy Wilson, born today in 1954!🎂🎸🎤 She joined her sister Ann in the band Heart in 1974 as guitarist and backing vocalist. Additionally, Nancy has composed film scores and formed side bands over the years, but remains in Heart. Photo credit: Eva Rinaldi [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en] MAR 21: RIP Kenny Rogers who passed away last night. Rogers was one of the best-selling solo artists of all time, selling more than 100 million records worldwide! Be the envy of all your...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAR 14: Today in 1979, Gloria Gaynor was at #1 with “I Will Survive”. It has sold over 14 million copies worldwide 🌎!!! MAR 8: Happy 75th birthday to Micky Dolenz, born today in 1945!🎂🎤 Best known as the drummer and a vocalist for The Monkees, Dolenz has had a long career as a musician, radio personality, tv director, and an actor. In recent years, Dolenz has been touring his fellow Monkee Mike Nesmith. Photo credit: David Shankbone [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en] Be the envy of...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAR. 6: Happy birthday to Mary Wilson, born today in 1944 in Greenville, Mississippi! 🎂🎤 She was a founding member and the longest member of The Supremes. After she left the group in 1977, they disbanded. Since then she has continued to perform and is also a musician’s rights activist. In 1988, she and her former group The Supremes were inducted the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. MAR. 3: Today in 1982, the J Geils Band was at #1 with “Centerfold”. It would...

Check out this list of the top 10 highest prices attained by RIAA awards in the marketplace. These pieces of music memorabilia have clearly become very popular with collectors.