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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! DEC 22: Happy birthday to Rick Nielsen! The guitarist, songwriter, and producer best known as the creative engine behind the rock band Cheap Trick was born on December 22, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois. Nielsen grew up in a deeply musical family—both of his parents were opera singers—giving him a broad musical foundation that later shaped his eclectic songwriting style. Before forming Cheap Trick in 1974, he played in several local bands, including the Grim Reapers and Fuse, honing his skills...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! DEC 11: Happy birthday to Brenda Lee! Born on December 11, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia, Lee is one of the most remarkable and versatile vocalists in American music history. Standing just 4’9”, she earned the nickname “Little Miss Dynamite” for her explosive voice and emotive power, which captivated audiences from an early age. Lee first rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s with a string of pop and rockabilly hits, showcasing a rare ability to deliver both...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! NOV 26: Happy 80th birthday to John McVie! Best known as the steady, unshakeable bassist of Fleetwood Mac, McVie has built a legacy defined by subtle brilliance and enduring consistency. Born on November 26, 1945 in London, McVie began his musical journey in the early 1960s, joining John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, where his tasteful, rhythmic approach to bass playing helped shape the band’s evolving sound. It was during this period that he met drummer Mick Fleetwood, forming a musical...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! NOV 15: Happy birthday Frida Lyngstad! Best known as one of the two female vocalists in the legendary pop group ABBA, Lynstad has led a life and career shaped by resilience, artistic range, and quiet determination. Born Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad in 1945 in Norway and raised in Sweden, she discovered her passion for singing early and began performing in local jazz and dance bands as a teenager. Her smoky, expressive alto set her apart, and by the late 1960s she...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 27: Happy birthday to Simon LeBon! Best known as the charismatic lead vocalist of Duran Duran, LeBon has remained a defining presence in pop and new wave music since the early 1980s. Born on October 27, 1958, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, he developed an early passion for performing, studying drama and honing his vocal skills in school productions and local bands. His entry into Duran Duran in 1980 marked the moment when the group found the perfect frontman who could...