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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! 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,...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 9: Happy birthday to Dave Gahan! The English singer is best known as the lead vocalist of the pioneering electronic band Depeche Mode. Born on May 9, 1962, in Epping, Essex, Gahan joined Depeche Mode in 1980, helping shape the band's signature dark, synth-driven sound alongside founding members Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher. His distinctive baritone voice, charismatic stage presence, and emotional delivery have been central to the band's enduring appeal. With hits like "Enjoy the Silence," "Personal Jesus,"...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 21: Happy birthday to Robert Smith! The iconic frontman, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the British band The Cure was born on April 21, 1959, in Blackpool, England. Smith is known for his distinctive look—wild hair, smudged red lipstick, and pale complexion—which became emblematic of the gothic rock movement. He formed The Cure in 1976, and the band rose to prominence in the late 1970s and 1980s with a sound that blended post-punk, new wave, and gothic rock. Smith’s songwriting...