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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! 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...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 8: Happy birthday Nick Rhodes! Few figures in the world of pop and new wave have embodied style, innovation, and sophistication quite like Rhodes. Best known as the co-founder and keyboardist of the legendary band Duran Duran, Rhodes helped shape the group's signature sound with lush synthesizers, atmospheric textures, and an unmistakable flair for musical experimentation.  Born Nicholas Bates on June 8, 1962 in Birmingham, England, he became fascinated with technology, art, and fashion at an early age. Those...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 1: Happy birthday to Ronnie Wood! He is one of rock music’s most enduring and versatile guitarists. Born on June 1, 1947, in Hillingdon, he first gained attention in the 1960s as a member of The Birds before achieving greater success with Jeff Beck Group alongside Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart. Wood later joined Faces, where his energetic guitar playing and easygoing personality helped define the group’s rough-and-ready sound. In 1975, Wood became a member of The Rolling Stones,...