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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! 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....

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 26: Today in 1981, Kim Carnes was at #1 with “Bette Davis Eyes”. It would stay at the top and end as 1981’s #1 song! JUNE 2: Happy 80th birthday to Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones, born today in 1941! He joined the group in 1963 as not only their drummer, but also as the designer of their record sleeves and tour stages. JUNE 6: Happy birthday to Steve Vai, born today in 1960! He began his music career in an...

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 today in 1950! He is one of the most successful singer-songwriters of all-time. Wonder signed with Motown’s Tamla label at age 11. He has won 22 Grammys, sold over 100 million records worldwide, and has been inducted to every Hall of Fame available! MAY 14: Today in 1985, Simple Minds were at #1 with “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”. The song was featured during the opening and closing credits of the iconic movie The...