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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 26: Happy birthday to Shirley Manson, born today in 1966! The Scottish singer, songwriter, and actress is best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Garbage. She began her music career in the 1980s as a keyboardist and backup singer for the band Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie. Manson joined Garbage in 1994, quickly gaining recognition for her distinctive voice, edgy fashion sense, and charismatic stage presence. With hits like "Stupid Girl," "Only Happy When It Rains," and "Push...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 15: Sadly, it was announced todaythat Greg Kihn passed away on August 13th due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was born on July 10, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland. The rock musician, radio personality, and novelis was best known as the frontman of The Greg Kihn Band, which gained prominence in the 1980s with a string of successful albums and singles. Kihn's career in music began in the mid-1970s when he moved to San Francisco and signed with the indie...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 1: Happy birthday to Joe Elliott, born today in1959! The lead vocalist and founding member of the rock band Def Leppard is known for his distinctive voice and charismatic stage presence, Elliott has been a pivotal figure in the band's success since its inception in 1977. Under his leadership, Def Leppard became one of the most iconic rock bands of the 1980s, producing multi-platinum albums like "Pyromania" (1983) and "Hysteria" (1987). These albums spawned hit singles such as "Photograph," "Pour...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 19: Happy birthday to Brian May, born today in 1947, in Hampton, London! The iconic English musician, songwriter, and astrophysicist is best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the legendary rock band Queen, he played a crucial role in creating some of the band's most memorable hits, including "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Will Rock You," "Somebody to Love," and "Tie Your Mother Down." His distinctive guitar sound, produced by his homemade guitar, the "Red Special," is instantly recognizable and...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! Jul 8: Happy birthday to Joan Osborne, born today in 1963! The singer-songwriter is known for her eclectic mix of rock, soul, and blues. She gained widespread fame with her 1995 hit single "One of Us," which was a part of her debut album, "Relish." Osborne's powerful voice and thoughtful lyrics have earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. Over the years, she has released several albums, collaborated with various artists, and explored different musical genres, maintaining her status as...