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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! MAR 25: Happy birthday to Elton John! The legendary British singer, songwriter, and pianist is known for his flamboyant style and timeless music. Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, in Pinner, England, he developed a passion for music at an early age and later adopted the stage name "Elton John." His breakthrough came in the early 1970s with hits like "Your Song", "Rocket Man", and "Tiny Dancer". His unique blend of rock, pop, and theatrical performances set him...

When the final encore fades and the lights come up, what's left behind tells a story all its own. Scattered across green rooms, arenas, and hotel suites, these overlooked artifacts of life on the road—tattered setlists, sweat-soaked towels, broken guitar strings, hotel keycards, and coffee-stained lyric drafts—may not seem valuable at first glance. But for collectors of music memorabilia, these so-called "tour treasures" are pieces of living history. Finds from the floor While major instruments and stage costumes may fetch headlines at auction, it’s these smaller, more personal relics that offer a uniquely intimate glimpse into the lives of the...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAR 15: Happy birthday to Bret Michaels! The singer, songwriter, and musician is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Poison. Born on March 15, 1963, in Butler, Pennsylvania, he helped Poison rise to fame in the 1980s with hits like Every Rose Has Its Thorn, Talk Dirty to Me, and Nothin’ but a Good Time. Michaels also pursued a successful solo career, blending rock and country influences. Beyond music, he gained fame on reality TV, starring...

While every day is kind of a record store day, in our opinion, this year's "official" Record Store Day takes place on April 12, 2025. The day always presents a great opportunity to get some limited edition vinyl, box sets, and other special releases. You can also just relive the your past memories of flipping through some vinyl, cassettes, and maybe even CDs (which are just now almost getting vintage as well) in the shelves and racks of your local record store. You can check out the pretty exhaustive list of special released planned in participating U.S. record stores for...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 24: Sadly, Roberta Flack passed away today at age 88. The singer, songwriter, and pianist was known for her soulful and emotive voice. Born on February 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North Carolina, she gained fame in the early 1970s with hits like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin’ Love". Her music blended jazz, R&B, and folk influences, making her one of the most versatile vocalists of...