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The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. AUG 4: On this day in 1975, Robert Plant and his family were involved in a car crash while on vacation in Greece. Led Zeppelin had to cancel their upcoming US tour while Plant recovered. His recovery would take about two years! AUG 5: Today in 1957, American Bandstand began its national television run! 📺🎶It aired from 1952 (local markets) until 1989 with Dick Clark hosting from 1956 until the end. Who remembers watching? 🙋🏻‍♀️ AUG 6: Today in 1960, Chubby Checker performed "The Twist" on American Bandstand. The song would go on to make history...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. JULY 28: Richard Wright of Pink Floyd was born today in 1943. He was a founding member, keyboardist, and vocalist with the band. Wright was on all but one album and played on all of their tours! His contributions have often been overlooked as he was the quietest member of the progressive rock band. In 2008, he passed away after a battle with cancer. RIP😢  JULY 29: Today in 1967, The Doors were at #1 with “Light My Fire”. It would stay at the top for three weeks. It would be certified gold...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. JULY 21: Today in 1969, Zager & Evans were at #1 with “In The Year 2525”. They never had another hit. JULY 22: Happy birthday to Don Henley, born today in 1947!🎂🎤🥁 He was the co-lead singer from 1971 to 1980 when the band broke up. After he band broke up, he pursued a successful solo career. Since 1994, Henley has been back with the Eagles. He is listed as one of the best drummer singers of all-time. The Eagles are currently out on tour. JULY 23: Happy birthday to Slash, born today in 1965!🎂🎸 The...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. JULY 14: On this day in 1973, The Everly Brothers break up! Not only do they break up, but they do it in the middle of a concert at Knott’s Berry Farm in CA.😮 JULY 15: Happy birthday to Linda Ronstadt, born today in 1946!🎂🎤 She began her career in the mid-1960's in the folk scene that was popular at the time. It would be the 1970's where she would find fame and become one of the top grossing concert artists of the decade! Her music has crossed all genres and she has won...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. JULY 7: Happy birthday to Ringo Starr, born today in 1940!🎂🥁 Ringo is the richest drummer in the world, as he has amassed a $350M fortune. He has beeen inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. In addition his time as a Beatle, he has formed Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band featuring a wide variety of musicians. It would be impossible to use this small space to go through all of his accomplishments! JULY 7: On this day in 1977, Styx uses the date 7-7-77 to tie in to the release of...