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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 6: Today in 1998, Tammy Wynette passed away at age 55. Wynette was one of country music’s most influential and emotionally expressive vocalists. Born Virginia Wynette Pugh in Mississippi in 1942, she rose from humble beginnings to become known as the “First Lady of Country Music.” Wynette achieved major success in the late 1960s and 1970s with hits like “Stand by Your Man,” “D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” and “Til I Can Make It on My Own.” Her songs often reflected themes of...

This is Part 2 in our series on iconic music venues. Check out Part 1 here. Live music is as much about place as it is about sound. Certain venues transcend their physical structures, becoming cultural landmarks where history, artistry, and audience energy converge. Around the world, a handful of stages have earned near-mythic status—not just for the artists who’ve performed there, but for the atmosphere, acoustics, and stories embedded in their walls. Here’s a journey through some of the most iconic live music venues on the planet, each offering a distinct experience that continues to shape the global music...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAR 31: Happy birthday to Angus Young! The Australian guitarist is best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the legendary rock band AC/DC. Born on March 31, 1955, in Glasgow, Scotland, he moved to Sydney, Australia, with his family as a child. Alongside his brother Malcolm Young, Angus formed AC/DC in 1973, helping to shape one of the most influential hard rock bands in history. Famous for his energetic performances, Angus developed a signature schoolboy outfit and a...

The 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced earlier today, and this year's group includes Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. In addition, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons are being recognized with the Early Influence Award, while Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin will receive the Musical Excellence Award. Finally, Ed Sullivan will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The induction ceremony takes place on November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will be broadcast on...

The story of CashBox™ is one of rise and influence, then controversy that led to a total erosion of its standing—an unraveling shaped by questionable chart practices,  incidents that severely damaged its credibility including a much-discussed chart placement involving Wayne Newton, and, most shocking of all, a murder of one of its' staff.   Founded in 1942, CashBox was for decades a central authority in the music business, rivaling Billboard in tracking record sales and determining hit songs. Its charts were closely followed by radio programmers, record labels, and artists, all of whom understood that a high ranking could translate into...