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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! OCT 2: Happy Birthday, Sting!  Today we celebrate Sting, the legendary singer, songwriter, bassist, and frontman whose distinctive voice and unforgettable songwriting helped make The Police one of rock’s most influential bands. From classics like “Roxanne,” “Every Breath You Take,” and “Message in a Bottle” to an incredible solo career, Sting has spent decades creating music that continues to resonate with fans around the world.  Here’s to another year of celebrating one of music’s true originals!  Happy Birthday, Sting!  Photo:...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 23: REMEMBERING PETE BYRNE OF NAKED EYES  We’re saddened to learn of the passing of Pete Byrne, the distinctive voice and co-founder of the beloved ’80s synth-pop duo Naked Eyes. Byrne passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 74, following a brief illness. Alongside keyboardist Rob Fisher, Byrne helped create some of the most memorable sounds of the early ’80s. Naked Eyes scored major hits including “Always Something There to Remind Me,” “Promises, Promises,” and “When...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 14: Happy Birthday, Morten Harket!  Today we celebrate Morten Harket, the unmistakable voice of Norwegian pop-rock legends a-ha!  Born on September 14, 1959, Harket became an international star with his soaring vocals, charismatic stage presence, and the unforgettable hits that helped make a-ha one of the defining bands of the 1980s. From “Take on Me” and its iconic music video to “The Sun Always Shines on T.V.” and “Hunting High and Low,” Harket’s voice remains instantly recognizable.  Here’s to...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 8:  Remembering Benjamin Orr on His Birthday  Today we remember Benjamin Orr, born September 8, 1947.  The legendary bassist, vocalist, and founding member of The Cars helped define the sound of rock in the late 1970s and 1980s. With his unmistakable voice, Orr delivered some of The Cars’ most memorable songs, including the timeless classic “Drive,” as well as “Let’s Go,” “Just What I Needed,” and “Moving in Stereo.”  Benjamin Orr left us far too soon in 2000, but...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 1:  Happy Birthday, Barry Gibb!  Today we celebrate the birthday of legendary singer, songwriter, producer, and Bee Gees mastermind Barry Gibb!  Born on September 1, 1946, Barry became one of the most influential figures in popular music as part of the Bee Gees, alongside his brothers Robin and Maurice. From the disco explosion of the 1970s to timeless classics like "Stayin’ Alive", "How Deep Is Your Love", "Night Fever", and "More Than a Woman", Barry helped create a soundtrack...