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This Week In Music History May 10-23

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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!

Stevie Wonder

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!

don't you forget about me simple minds

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 Breakfast Club!

Jewel

MAY 23: Happy birthday to Jewel, born today in 1974!🎂🎤🎸 The singer-songwriter, musician, author, and actress has sold over 30 million records worldwide.

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