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For many music memorabilia collectors, few things are more exciting than owning something signed by a favorite artist. A handwritten signature from a legendary musician can transform an ordinary album, photograph, guitar, or concert poster into a highly desirable piece of memorabilia. Editor's Note: By the way, you can see some great examples from our newest-arrived inventory at the bottom of this article. Signed memorabilia gives a double shot of value to a collector. The item itself is a collectible, whether it be a guitar, a poster, an album, promo item or other memento, and an autograph from the artist...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 1:  Happy Birthday, Barry Gibb!  Today we celebrate the birthday of legendary singer, songwriter, producer, and Bee Gees mastermind Barry Gibb!  Born on September 1, 1946, Barry became one of the most influential figures in popular music as part of the Bee Gees, alongside his brothers Robin and Maurice. From the disco explosion of the 1970s to timeless classics like "Stayin’ Alive", "How Deep Is Your Love", "Night Fever", and "More Than a Woman", Barry helped create a soundtrack...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 25: RIP DOLLY PARTON — 1946–2026  The world has lost one of its brightest stars. Country music legend Dolly Parton has died today, August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. From humble beginnings in Tennessee to becoming an international superstar, Dolly built a remarkable career as a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist. Her unforgettable songs—including “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You”—became part of the soundtrack of generations.  But Dolly's...

Few bands left a bigger mark on rock music—and rock culture—than Van Halen. From Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar work to David Lee Roth's larger-than-life stage presence, the band's combination of musicianship, showmanship, and unmistakable visual style created a legacy that continues to attract collectors decades after the group's debut. It's also worth noting the incredible contributions of Michael Anthony, whose solid bass work and distinctive background vocals helped define the group's sound, and Alex Van Halen, a significantly underrated drummer. Drummers today still debate how to properly play the ground-pounding introduction to "Hot For Teacher".  VH is also one...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 17: Happy Birthday, Belinda Carlisle!  Today we celebrate the birthday of Belinda Carlisle, one of the most recognizable voices of the pop-rock era! Born August 17, 1958, Belinda first rose to fame as the lead singer of The Go-Go’s, helping make the band one of the most successful all-female rock groups of the early 1980s.  With hits like “We Got the Beat” and “Our Lips Are Sealed,” The Go-Go’s became MTV favorites and helped define the sound and style of...