Collector’s Voice

Collector Matthew Chojnacki’s passion is his profession

January 10, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 2

Everybody knows what it’s like to love a hobby. Some of us know what it’s like to love a job. But precious few get to experience the joy where vocation and avocation are one in the same. ►

Brian Wilson and Mike Love, cousins and collaborators

January 9, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

By David Beard Between 1961 and 1966, leading up to the ‘SMiLE’ recordings, Beach Boy Mike Love was the most frequent collaborator to his cousin and bandmate, Brian Wilson. Here are some of the key collaborations, by album: “Surfin’ Safari” … ►

Check out Beach Boys picture sleeves you should be collecting

January 9, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Featuring a classic image from an iconic American rock group, “Surfin’ Safari” was the breakout record for The Beach Boys in 1962. ►

Want list wishes range from Annette to Rare Earth

December 5, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

What’s on your want list? This edition’s list: Rare Earth, The Smiths, People, Fats Domino, Annette Funicello, Everly Brothers, and, of course, The Beatles. ►

KISS collection is Seether drummer’s pride and joy

November 20, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 7

By Chris M. Junior It started innocently enough with KISS trading cards when he was in grade school. Since then, Seether drummer John Humphrey’s collection of KISS memorabilia has grown tremendously in size and value — and it also includes … ►

‘Texas’ Alexander had real-life credentials for the blues

November 7, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 1

Sentenced to prison for the murder of his wife, Alger ‘Texas’ Alexander didn’t just sing the blues, he lived them. ►

Want lists include Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Doors and more

November 3, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 2

What’s on your want list? We want to know! Whether you’ve got a line on these records or want to share your own list, send an e-mail to goldminemag@fwmedia.com, or write to us at Goldmine, Attention: Most Wanted Stories, 700 … ►

‘Vinylmania’ documentary celebrates the love of vinyl records

November 1, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 1

Paolo Campana has had a life-long love affair with vinyl records, so, it’s no surprise that he is director of the new documentary ‘Vinylmania.’ ►

From guitars and amps to old discs, Bob Russell collects it

October 10, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Longtime reader Bob Russell of of New Jersey has been part of Goldmine’s collecting family since the 1980s. He collects everything from guitars and amps to old discs — and he’ll even give you a sneak peek with his video tour. ►

What’s on your want list?

December 1, 2010 | Susan Sliwicki | 11

Whatever it is that rocks your world but continues to elude your grasp, we wanna know! ►