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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! JUL 15: Happy Birthday to the incredible Joe Satriani!  Today we celebrate one of the greatest guitarists ever to plug into an amplifier. Born on July 15, 1956, Satriani has spent decades inspiring musicians with his breathtaking technique, soaring melodies, and limitless creativity.  From the groundbreaking instrumental classic Surfing with the Alien to unforgettable albums like The Extremist and Flying in a Blue Dream, Joe proved that a guitar alone can tell unforgettable stories. His influence extends even further through...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 9: Sadly, it was reported that Bonnie Tyler passed away today at age 75. Bonnie Tyler remains one of rock and pop’s most unmistakable voices, a Welsh powerhouse whose raspy, dramatic delivery turned emotional songs into arena-sized anthems. Born Gaynor Hopkins in Skewen, Wales, she first found international success in the late 1970s with “It’s a Heartache,” a huge hit that showcased the vocal sound that would become her signature.  Her defining era arrived in the 1980s, particularly through...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 1 -  Happy Birthday to Fred Schneider! Best known as the wildly distinctive voice of The B-52's, Schneider helped turn quirky party music into an unforgettable art form. With his rapid-fire spoken-word delivery, offbeat humor, and fearless sense of fun, he became one of the most recognizable personalities of the new wave era.  From “Rock Lobster” to “Love Shack,” Fred brought a wonderfully weird spark that made every B-52’s song feel like an invitation to the coolest dance party...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 25: Happy Birthday to legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon! Born on June 25, 1945, Carly has spent decades creating some of the most memorable and heartfelt music in pop history.  Rising to fame in the early 1970s, she captivated audiences with her distinctive voice, poetic songwriting, and deeply personal lyrics. Songs like "You're So Vain", "Anticipation", and "Nobody Does It Better" became timeless classics that continue to resonate with fans around the world.  Throughout her remarkable career, Carly has earned...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 15: Happy birthday to Russell Hitchcock! With one of the most recognizable voices in pop music, Russell Hitchcock has captivated fans for decades as the lead singer of Air Supply. Born June 15, 1949, in Melbourne, Australia, Hitchcock's soaring tenor became the signature sound behind timeless hits like "Lost in Love," "All Out of Love," "Making Love Out of Nothing at All," and "The One That You Love."  Since Air Supply formed in 1975 with Graham Russell, the duo...