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This Week In Music History May 3-9

Posted by Lilly Duncan on

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 4: Today in 2012, Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys passed away from cancer.😢 He was a founding member of the group and went by the stage name MCA. Yauch was just 47 when he passed away. RIP Photo credit: masao nakagami [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en] MAY 8: Happy 80th birthday to Toni Tennille, born today in 1940! 🎂🎤🎹 The singer-songwriter and musician is best known as part of the duo Captain & Tennille. Fun fact: Tennille sang backing vocals on Pink Floyd’s The Wall!   Be the...

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This Week In Music History Apr 26-May 2

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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! APR 28: Today in 1999, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Photo credit: Mr Bullitt [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en] APR 30: Today in 1986, Robert Palmer was at #1 with “Addicted To Love”. It was one of the last 45s to receive a million-selling certification by the RIAA. The song wasn’t hurt by a video that was eye catching and played in heavy rotation on MTV. MAY 2: Happy 70th birthday to Lou Gramm, born today in 1950!🎂🎤 He...

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This Week In Music History Apr 19-25

Posted by Lilly Duncan on

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! APR 19: Today in 1967, Frank and Nancy Sinatra became the first and only father-daughter duo to hit #1 in the U.S. Their single “Somethin’ Stupid” would stay at the top for 4 weeks and was nominated for Record of the Year. APR 21: Today in 2016, Prince passed away. 😢💜 He is regarded as one of the most talented and versatile musicians of all-time. Man, what couldn’t he do! He is missed but his music lives on. Photo credit: Penner [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en] Be...

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MusicGoldmine Donates Items For Sweet Relief Musicians Charity

Posted by James Duncan on

Unable to tour, many musicians have been especially challenged during the COVID-19 crisis. For every Beyonce or Bruce Springsteen, there are thousands of professional musicians for whom live performances provide their sole source of income. MusicGoldmine.com donated a Jimi Hendrix package, consisting of a pair of our items to raise funds for Sweet Relief, a 501(c)(3) charity helping musicians in need. 100% of the funds raised by the sale held May 9 went to the charity. The donated items included a framed Jimi Hendrix memorabilia collage that contains two great photos of Hendrix, one of him playing onstage and one candid shot...

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Music Is Not Cancelled!

Posted by Lilly Duncan on

“Music is not cancelled!” It’s a theme heard around the world during these trying times. While it is true that you cannot go to a live performance, artists and performers are getting creative as they find new ways to bring music to you in your home. Many artists are hosting sessions on Facebook Live, Instagram, Zoom and other social platforms direct from their homes simply to provide entertainment. The content varies from artists performing solo or collaborating with band mates from different locations. Others are getting more creative, showing their online audience how to play one of their famous songs....

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