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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! MAY 27: Happy birthday Siouxsie Sioux! She is one of the most influential and distinctive figures to emerge from the late-1970s punk and post-punk scene.  Born Susan Janet Ballion on May 27, 1957, in London, she rose to fame as the powerful voice and striking visual centerpiece of Siouxsie and the Banshees. The band blended punk energy with dark, atmospheric sounds that helped shape gothic rock and alternative music for generations to come.  Known for classics like “Hong Kong Garden,”...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 20: Happy birthday to Cher! She is one of the most successful and enduring entertainers in modern pop culture history.  Born Cherilyn Sarkisian in California on May 20, 1946, she rose to fame in the mid-1960s with Sonny Bono as part of the hugely popular duo Sonny & Cher. Their breakthrough hit “I Got You Babe” became an anthem of the era and launched the pair into television superstardom with The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.  Cher’s quick wit, glamorous...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 13: Happy birthday to Stevie Wonder born May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan! Few artists have shaped popular music like Stevie Wonder. Emerging as a child prodigy on Motown Records in the 1960s, Stevie quickly became one of the most influential musicians in history. With his soulful voice, masterful keyboard skills, and groundbreaking songwriting, he created timeless classics like “Superstition,” “Sir Duke,” “Isn’t She Lovely,” and “I Just Called to Say I Love You." What makes Stevie Wonder truly...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 8: Happy birthday Alex Van Halen! He helped redefine hard rock drumming with explosive energy, precision, and unforgettable grooves. Born May 8, 1953, in the Netherlands and raised in California, Alex formed Van Halen with his brother Eddie Van Halen, creating one of the biggest rock bands of all time. From massive hits like “Jump,” “Panama,” and “Hot for Teacher,” Alex’s thunderous drumming became a key part of the band’s signature sound. Known for his huge drum kits and...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 27: Happy birthday Sheena Easton! She burst onto the global music scene in the early ’80s with a voice that could glide from sweet pop to sultry soul effortlessly. Born April 27, 1959, in Scotland, she became one of the few artists to score Top 5 hits on multiple Billboard charts, proving her versatility across pop, R&B, and dance. Songs like “Morning Train (9 to 5)” and “Strut” showcased her range—from innocent charm to confident attitude. Her collaboration with...