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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, Belinda Carlisle!  Today we celebrate the birthday of Belinda Carlisle, one of the most recognizable voices of the pop-rock era! Born August 17, 1958, Belinda first rose to fame as the lead singer of The Go-Go’s, helping make the band one of the most successful all-female rock groups of the early 1980s.  With hits like “We Got the Beat” and “Our Lips Are Sealed,” The Go-Go’s became MTV favorites and helped define the sound and style of...

Ever picked up a record, cassette or CD labeled “For Promotional Use Only -- Not For Resale” and wondered if it’s okay to buy or sell it? The answer, as was declared in the San Francisco-area Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2011, is “yes” to both. But the road to that answer was full of twists and turns, and at many times in the past the issue was mired in a tussle between consumers and record companies. Not that some in the music industry didn’t happily reside in that grey area by selling promo copies. In a book he wrote about...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 11: Happy Birthday, Joe Jackson!  Today we celebrate the birthday of the incredibly talented Joe Jackson, one of the most distinctive and versatile artists to emerge from the late-1970s and early-1980s music scene!  Born August 11, 1954, Joe Jackson built a remarkable career by refusing to be boxed into one musical style. From the sharp, energetic new wave of “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” to the sophisticated pop of “Steppin’ Out” and the emotional power of “Breaking...

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 of Led Zeppelin IV." Turns out that actor Robert Romanus, who played...

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 fans is undeniable.  Since Metallica burst onto the scene in the early 1980s, James has helped create legendary albums including Master of Puppets,...