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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! AUG 7: Sadly, today Dennis Thomas of Kool & the Gang passed away at age 70. Thomas was a founding member of the group. He also was saxophonist, flutist, wardrobe designer, and remained with the band until his death. RIP Photo courtesy: Andreas Lawen [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en] Aug 12: Happy birthday to Mark Knopfler, born today in 1949! The singer-songwriter, musician, and producer is best known for Dire Straits, which he co-founded with his brother. Mark has been solo since 1987. In 2018, he was...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 28: Sadly, today Dusty Hill of ZZ Top passed away. He was a founder of the blues rock band that was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. He was 72. Photo courtesy of: Ralph Arvesen [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en] JULY 31: Today in 1983, The Police were at #1 with “Every Breath You Take”. It stayed at the top for 8 weeks! P.S. It’s not a love song. Want more content like this? Subscribe to our free MusicGoldmine newsletter...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 15: Happy birthday to Linda Ronstadt, born today in 1946! The retired singer earned many awards during her long career, including 10 Grammys. In 2014, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Photo courtesy of: Carl Lender [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en] JULY 17: Happy birthday to Geezer Butler, born today in 1949! He is best known as the primary lyricist and bassist of Black Sabbath. He continues to play today. Want more content like this? Subscribe to our free MusicGoldmine...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUNE 23: Today in 1966, the Beatles were at #1 with “Paperback Writer”. It would be their last new song featured on their final tour in 1966. JUNE 25: Happy birthday to Carly Simon, born today in 1945! She rose to fame during the 70s with 13 Top 40 hits, including “You’re So Vain”, “You Belong To Me”, “Jesse”, and others. JULY 2: Today in 1989, The Fine Young Cannibals were at #1 with “Good Thing”. It was the group’s second trip to...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUNE 10: Today in 1962, Ray Charles was at #1 with “I Can’t Stop Loving You”. It was first released in 1957 by its songwriter, Don Gibson. JUNE 18: Happy birthday Sir Paul McCartney, born today in 1942! The iconic singer-songwriter, musician, and activist continues to make music and entertain crowds around the world. Photo credit: Ralph_PH [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en]. JUNE 20: Happy birthday to John Taylor of Duran Duran, born today in 1960! The co-founder and bassist has been with the group since 1978....