A biopic based on the life of late Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister is in the works, according to Deadline. Production on the film is scheduled to begin in 2021. Lemmy, as it is currently titled, will be directed by Greg Olliver, who was nominated for a SXSW Film Festival Audience Award for his 2010 documentary … Continue reading Lemmy Kilmister Biopic in the Works →

Lemmy was the REAL THING–one of the last authentic rockers.  Everyone who knows and breathes hard rock has a special place in their DNA for Lemmy, and that understanding runs deep.  He has influenced countless numbers of musicians and bands and is a seminal part of the hard rock/metal genre. This is where the Rock … Continue reading Long Live Lemmy Kilmister →

Updated: 8:20 pm ET Motörhead frontman and bassist Ian Fraser Kilmister, better known by his stage name “Lemmy”, has died at the age of 70. The news was first reported Monday on Twitter by radio personality Eddie Trunk. “Sorry to report that I have confirmed Lemmy @myMotorhead has passed just now at the age of … Continue reading Motorhead Founder and Bassist Lemmy Dies at 70 →

August 6, 1996 – The Ramones perform their 2,263rd and final concert at The Palace in Los Angeles with a star-studded guest list. Featuring appearances by former bassist Dee Dee Ramone along with Motörhead‘s Lemmy Kilmister, Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder, Rancid’s Tim Armstrong and Soundgarden‘s Chris Cornell, the 32-song set wraps up with a cover of the Dave Clark … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 6 in Classic Rock →

April 18, 1993 – David Lee Roth is arrested in New York City for buying a $10 bag of marijuana. Roth’s offense had a maximum penalty of 15 days in jail and a $250 fine but was ultimately “adjourned pending dismissal,” meaning the charges would be wiped out if Roth stayed out of trouble for a year. April 18, 2015 – Lou Reed, Ringo … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 18 in Classic Rock →

December 28, 1998 – Ronnie Hammond of The Atlanta Rhythm Section is shot by Macon police after he attacks an officer with a hammer and a broken guitar handle. Hammond was threatening to commit suicide. December 28, 1968 – The Miami Pop Festival takes place near Miami, FL and attracts over 100,000 people over its three-day run.  Featured acts include The Amboy Dukes, Canned … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 28 in Classic Rock →

December 24, 1971 – The New York Dolls make their live debut at a homeless shelter, the Endicott Hotel, in New York City. Classic Rock Birthdays December 24, 1945 – Lemmy (born Ian Fraser Kilmister), singer, bassist (Motörhead) (d. 2015)December 24, 1946 – Jan Akkerman, guitar (Focus)December 24, 1957 – Ian Burden, keyboards, bass (Human … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 24 in Classic Rock →

January 10, 1964 – The Beatles release their first U.S. album Introducing… The Beatles on Vee-Jay records. The release comes only 10 days before Capitol’s Meet the Beatles! hits the shelves. January 10, 1995 – Rory Gallagher plays his last concert in severe pain, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Five months later he dies of complications from a liver transplant.  Due to … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 10 in Classic Rock →

Popular collectibles company Funko has announced the upcoming release of an Eddie Van Halen Pop! figure available next month. The vinyl figure measures approximately 4.6 inches tall and features Van Halen’s likeness including his signature Frankenstrat guitar. The late rock star’s son Wolfgang Van Halen tweeted about the Pop! figure saying his father had “signed … Continue reading Funko Reveals New Eddie Van Halen Pop! Figure →

When it comes to the holidays, older really is better.  Aside from Twisted Sister’s 2006 version of “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” all of the songs on of list of the top 15 classic rock Christmas songs have been out for at least two decades, and in the case of Chuck Berry, six decades!  But … Continue reading Top 15 Classic Rock Christmas Songs →

I was perusing CDJ, when I spied a great interview with Rob Halford by my old friend Jim Villanueva.  New music by iconic veterans is most always something to shout about.  The idea of always “becoming” keeps an artist fresh and vibrant.  A metal Christmas album is perfect, and Celestial delivers on all fronts.  The … Continue reading Rob Halford and the Secret Lives of Metal Gods →

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has caved to pressure from Motörhead fans and has updated the 2020 ballot. There was an uproar from fans and surviving band members last week when the nominations were announced for the class of 2020 and Motörhead’s drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell were not included in … Continue reading Rock Hall Caves to Fan Pressure and Updates 2020 Ballot →