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The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. MAY 5: On this day in 1966, the Mamas & the Papas were at #1 with “Monday, Monday”. It would be the group’s only #1 hit in the U.S. John Phillips said that he wrote the song in about 20 minutes. They would go on to win the 1967 Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. MAY 6: Happy birthday to Bob Seger, born today in 1945!🎂 The Detroit rocker put his Silver Bullet Band together in 1973, which gave him more success on the national level. In addition...

Elton John is the latest rock musician to have their life brought to the big screen. Rocketman tells the story of John’s life beginning with his time as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his musical partnership with Bernie Taupin. The film will also explore John’s battles with depression, substance abuse, and acceptance of his sexual orientation. Starring as Elton John will be Taron Egerton,who also lent his own vocals to the role. The British actor has previously sung John’s “I’m Still Standing” for the animated film Sing, and also appeared in Kingsman: The Secret Service and its later sequel. The...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. APR 28: On this day in 1979, Blondie was at #1 with “Heart Of Glass”. Written by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, the disco rock song would become one of their biggest hits. They wrote the song in 1975 and sat on it until their third album. APR 29: Happy 86th birthday to Willie Nelson, born today in 1933!🎂🎸 This iconic country outlaw has done it all - acting,singer, songwriter, producer, author, poet, and activist. Nelson’s career began in the late 1950s at KVAN in Washington state. In 1973, Nelson signed with Atlantic Records...

One of the coolest days of the year is upon us – Record Store Day!   This year it is being celebrated on April 13th. The intent and spirit behind the day is to celebrate independently owned record stores. The day was founded in 2007 by Eric Levin, Michael Kurtz, Carrie Colliton, Amy Dorfman, and Don Van Cleave. The concept is that each record store plans special events that reflect their community. Also, special pressings in limited quantities are offered only for sale on this specific day at participating stores. Record Store Day has been responsible for increasing sales of vinyl...

On March 16, 2019 a RIAA single award for Queen's classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" brought in the tidy sum of $20,000 in an auction held by Heritage Auctions of Dallas, Texas. Normally, "white matte" 1964-74 awards bring the highest prices, but this was a 1974-81 "floater" style piece. Floaters have been steadily gaining in value for the right titles. And certainly, "Bohemian Rhapsody" is the right title right now. The award's value was no doubt helped by the namesake film that has won Oscars and other awards and which has brought new fans to Queen's music. The award had the additional...