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This Week In Music History Jan 3-16

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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!

Aretha Franklin

JAN 3: Today in 1987, Aretha Franklin became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!🤩🎶🎤🎶

Jimmy Page

JAN 9: Happy birthday to Jimmy Page, born in 1944! 🎂🎸 As one of the founders of Led Zeppelin, Page has cemented his rock legend status. The musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Which other band was Page inducted with in 1992?

David Bowie

JAN 10: Five years ago today in 2016, we lost David Bowie due to liver cancer.🥲 The singer-songwriter and actor innovated music in the 70s and saw a resurgence in popularity in the 80s. Bowie sold over 100 million records over his career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. RIP

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