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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! JULY 1: Happy 75th birthday to Debbie Harry, born today in 1945!🎂🎤 She co-formed Blondie in 1974. Harry has also acted and done solo work. Blondie reunited in the late 90s and they continue to record and tour today! JULY 3: Today in 1971, Jim Morrison was found dead in his Paris apartment. The singer, songwriter, and poet co-founded The Doors with Ray Manzarek in the summer of 1965. The band would go on to become one of the most influential groups in...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 7: Happy 80th birthday to Ringo Starr, born today in 1940! 🎂🥁 He co-founded his first band in 1957 and in 1962 was invited to join the Beatles. In addition to music, Ringo has acted in many films. Today, he continues to play with his Ringo Starr and Hiss All-Starr Band. JULY 10: Today in 1978, the Starland Vocal Band was at #1 with “Afternoon Delight”. The one hit wonders made the most of their moment and even won two Grammys - one...

Guitars, despite their wood, metal and wire construction, have always had a human quality to them. Guitarists who hold one in their hands for enough years will tell you that they become extensions of themselves. Rough edges get smoothed. Spots get worn. Belt buckle rash appears. Their wood gets stained with sweat, booze, even blood (just ask Pete Townshend). They've traveled the world. They've been played on countless stages and studios. And so by now they're just about perfect. Any collector will tell you to get one of these well-traveled instruments that was used to create some of their favorite...