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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 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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...