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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! 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...

Did your favorites get in? The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced their 2024 Inductees. Performer inductees are Mary J Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest. The "Musical Excellence Awards" this time around will go to Jimmy Buffett, the MC5, Dionne Warwick, and producer/songwriter Norman Whitfield. To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. The Inductees will be celebrated later this year in an October 19 ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio. Check out memorabilia from all...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAR 15: Happy birthday to Bret Michaels, born today in 1963! The musician, singer-songwriter and actor is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Poison. As the frontman of Poison, Michaels achieved considerable commercial success with hit songs like "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," "Talk Dirty to Me," and "Nothin' But a Good Time." The band's energetic performances, catchy melodies, and glam-rock image made them a staple of the era. In addition to his work with Poison, Michaels...

Who doesn’t remember A&M albums in their collection? This is the first 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. A&M Records holds a significant place in the annals of the music industry, emerging as one of the most influential labels of the 20th century. Founded in 1962 by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss (1935-2023), the label's name derived from the first initials of their last names. Initially launched as an independent record label, A&M...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 28: Happy birthday to Donnie Iris, born Dominic Ierace, born today in1943. The rock musician is best known for his work in the band The Jaggerz and his solo career. He hails from Pennsylvania and gained prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s with his distinctive voice and catchy rock tunes. One of his most famous songs is "Ah! Leah!", which became a hit in 1980 and remains a classic rock staple. The song features Iris's signature raspy vocals...