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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 22: Sad day here- Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at age 76. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, the legendary figure in rock and heavy metal music first rose to fame as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, a band often credited with pioneering heavy metal in the early 1970s. With dark, heavy riffs and occult-themed lyrics, songs like “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs” defined a genre and influenced generations of musicians. After...

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 Debbie Harry! Deborah Harry, born July 1, 1945 in Miami, Florida, is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress best known as the frontwoman of Blondie. Raised in New Jersey, Harry initially worked as a secretary, go-go dancer, and Playboy Bunny before finding her true calling in music. In 1974, she co-founded Blondie with guitarist Chris Stein, blending punk, new wave, and pop into a distinctive sound. With her striking platinum blonde hair, edgy style,...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 18: Happy birthday to Paul McCartney! Born June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England, McCartney is one of the most influential figures in music history. As co-lead vocalist and bassist for The Beatles, McCartney helped revolutionize popular music in the 1960s with groundbreaking songwriting alongside John Lennon. His melodic bass lines, versatile vocals, and knack for crafting timeless songs contributed to classics like “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” and “Yesterday.” After The Beatles disbanded in 1970, McCartney formed Wings with...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 9: Sadly, today Sly Stone passed away at age 82. Sly Stone, born Sylvester Stewart on March 15, 1943, was a pioneering American musician, songwriter, and producer best known as the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone. Blending funk, soul, rock, and psychedelia, Stone helped revolutionize popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His band was groundbreaking not only for its genre-defying sound but also for its diverse, integrated lineup, which promoted messages of unity and...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 26: Happy birthday Stevie Nicks! The singer-songwriter renowned for her work with Fleetwood Mac and her solo career was born Stephanie Nicks on May 26, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona. She discovered music and poetry early in life. In 1971, she formed Buckingham Nicks with Lindsey Buckingham. Although their 1973 album failed commercially, Mick Fleetwood recruited both for Fleetwood Mac in 1975. With Fleetwood Mac, Nicks helped create the 1977 album Rumours, one of the world’s best-selling records. Her emotive vocals,...