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Fleetwood Mac's masterpiece Rumours has finally cracked the top 10. Cracked, literally, since it has finally overtaken Hootie & The Blowfish's clearly popular album Cracked Rear View, which held the tenth spot on the RIAA's top selling albums list for many years. The list only tallies sales made in the USA. In other moves at this point heading into mid-2024, the venerable Garth Brooks (who has the most RIAA Diamond Awards, for 10 million copies sold, ever issued) moved up a spot to #8 with his Double Live album, displacing Pink Floyd opus The Wall, which swapped spots to #9. Eagles continue to hold...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 22: Born today in 1936, Roy Orbison the songwriter and musician best known for his distinctive voice, emotive ballads, and dark sunglasses. He passed away much too soon on December 6, 1988. Orbison's music spanned multiple genres, including rock and roll, pop, country, and rockabilly. Orbison achieved major success in the early 1960s with songs like "Only the Lonely," "Crying," "In Dreams," and "Oh, Pretty Woman." His powerful and operatic voice, coupled with his ability to convey deep emotion, set...

This is the second in a series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history and some interesting stories about the artists they signed and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. Atlantic Records holds a special place in the annals of music history, its journey spanning decades and genres, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Established in 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson, Atlantic Records emerged as a beacon of innovation, diversity, and artistic excellence in the realm of popular music. Over the years, it became synonymous with...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 10: Happy birthday to Katrina Leskanich, best known as the lead vocalist for the band Katrina and the Waves, born today in 1960! Katrina moved to England in the 1970s, where she eventually formed the band with guitarist Kimberley Rew, keyboardist Vince de la Cruz, bassist Bob Jakins, and drummer Alex Cooper. The band gained international fame in the 1980s with their hit song "Walking on Sunshine," which remains their most recognized track. The song's infectious energy and catchy melody...

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, born today in 1955! Young is best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, and songwriter of the legendary rock band AC/DC. Alongside his brother Malcolm Young, he formed AC/DC in 1973, and the band went on to become one of the most influential and successful rock bands of all time. Angus is widely recognized for his energetic stage presence, distinctive schoolboy outfit, and his fiery guitar playing, characterized by his signature Gibson SG guitar...