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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! JUN 15: Happy birthday to Russell Hitchcock! With one of the most recognizable voices in pop music, Russell Hitchcock has captivated fans for decades as the lead singer of Air Supply. Born June 15, 1949, in Melbourne, Australia, Hitchcock's soaring tenor became the signature sound behind timeless hits like "Lost in Love," "All Out of Love," "Making Love Out of Nothing at All," and "The One That You Love."  Since Air Supply formed in 1975 with Graham Russell, the duo...

Can you believe it’s been 41 years since Live Aid? On July 13, 1985, the world witnessed a global jukebox like no other. Broadcast to nearly two billion people across 150 countries, this monumental charity concert didn’t just change music history — it tried to change the world. Now, four decades later, we’re still recalling with awe Queen’s electrifying set and marveling at how rock stars briefly became superheroes. The Day The World Tuned In Back in the mid-80s, famine ravaged Ethiopia. BBC’s Michael Buerk aired haunting footage of starving children, jolting the globe awake. Among those deeply moved was...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 8: Happy birthday Nick Rhodes! Few figures in the world of pop and new wave have embodied style, innovation, and sophistication quite like Rhodes. Best known as the co-founder and keyboardist of the legendary band Duran Duran, Rhodes helped shape the group's signature sound with lush synthesizers, atmospheric textures, and an unmistakable flair for musical experimentation.  Born Nicholas Bates on June 8, 1962 in Birmingham, England, he became fascinated with technology, art, and fashion at an early age. Those...

This is the second in our new series of profiles of iconic albums, exploring the origins and recording of these famous releases, along with anecdotes about the artists and stories behind the tracks. Look for more iconic album articles coming up soon. Released on November 30, 1979, The Wall was more than a new album from Pink Floyd. It was a massive creative statement: a double-LP rock opera about loneliness, childhood trauma, fame, fear, authority, and the emotional barriers people build to protect themselves. For many listeners, it became the band’s most accessible album; for the musicians who made it,...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 1: Happy birthday to Ronnie Wood! He is one of rock music’s most enduring and versatile guitarists. Born on June 1, 1947, in Hillingdon, he first gained attention in the 1960s as a member of The Birds before achieving greater success with Jeff Beck Group alongside Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart. Wood later joined Faces, where his energetic guitar playing and easygoing personality helped define the group’s rough-and-ready sound. In 1975, Wood became a member of The Rolling Stones,...