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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! Bra FEB 10: Today in 1978: Van Halen's self-titled debut album was released on February 10, 1978. The album showcased the band's electrifying sound, driven by Eddie Van Halen’s revolutionary guitar playing, David Lee Roth’s dynamic vocals, and a tight rhythm section featuring Michael Anthony (bass) and Alex Van Halen (drums). Featuring iconic tracks like "Runnin’ with the Devil", "Ain’t Talkin’ ’Bout Love", and "Eruption", the album became a hard rock milestone, influencing countless musicians. It was a massive success,...

Okay, let’s hop into our white Ferrari Testarossa and head back to the mid-80s to talk about the groundbreaking soundtrack album: Music From The TV Series Miami Vice. Wait, perhaps you preferred the Ferrari Daytona, which was actually a modified Chevy Corvette? That was around until Ferrari protested the use of a replica, prompting the show’s producers to blow up Crockett’s prized car in an episode entitled “When Irish Eyes Are Crying". Either way, the album was groundbreaking, becoming the first television soundtrack to produce both a Billboard #1 hit single and album, selling an impressive four million copies. Music...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 30: Sadly, Marianne Faithfull passed away today at age 78. The English singer, songwriter, and actress whose career spanned over six decades rose to fame in the 1960s with the hit As Tears Go By, written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Andrew Loog Oldham. Known for her relationship with Jagger and her involvement in London’s rock scene, Faithfull became a symbol of the era’s wild excess. However, personal struggles, including drug addiction and homelessness, nearly ended her career....

On March 16, 1999 the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the organization that issues music product sales awards, launched the RIAA Diamond Award program. It was created to recognize albums which have achieved the impressive milestone of selling 10 million copies or more in the U.S.  The award was designed by renowned crystal designer Peter Yenawine. Yenawine was a (continued below...) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Check out this YouTube™ video telling the story of the RIAA Diamond Award and its' 1999 launch (Also, subscribe to our MusicGoldmine YouTube channel here for more content about music and collectibles): ______________________________________________________________________________________________ master designer at Steuben Glass—and...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 15: Today in 1967: The Rolling Stones' performance of "Let's Spend the Night Together" on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1967 is one of their most famous television appearances. Due to the song's suggestive lyrics, the show's producers requested the band change the line to "Let's spend some time together." Reluctantly, Mick Jagger complied, visibly rolling his eyes during the performance. This moment highlighted the tension between rock 'n' roll's rebellious nature and mainstream media's conservative standards, further cementing...