Robby Krieger, songwriter and guitarist for The Doors, has released the details of a new solo album and shared the first single. Hear “The Drift” now in the player below. The jazz album, titled The Ritual Begins at Sundown, is due out April 24th and marks Krieger’s first solo record in a decade. “I was … Continue reading The Doors’ Robby Krieger Details New Album, Releases New Single →

50 years ago, The Doors‘ “Light My Fire” was at the top of the charts. Recorded in August of 1966, it was featured on The Doors’ eponymous debut album. The song entered the Billboard chart on June 3, and after a few weeks it had climbed to the top, reaching number one on July 29. … Continue reading 50 Years After it Topped the Charts, Watch Robby Krieger Talk About the Writing of “Light My Fire” →

August 22, 1987 – Bon Jovi headlines the eighth annual Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington in the U.K. Other acts include Dio, Metallica, Anthrax, W.A.S.P. and Cinderella. For the encores, Paul Stanley of Kiss, Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden and Dee Snider of Twisted Sister join them onstage for CCR’s “Travelin’ Band” and Grand Funk’s “We’re An American … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 22 in Classic Rock →

December 14, 1980 – There is a 10-minute silent vigil worldwide at 2PM EST in New York City to remember John Lennon.  Over 100,000 people gather in Central Park; 30,000 people observe silence in Liverpool. For those ten minutes, every radio station in New York City goes off the air. At least three Beatles fans commit suicide after the murder, leading Ono to make a public … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 14 in Classic Rock →

January 8, 1994 – Nirvana perform their final concert in the U.S. at the Seattle Center Arena. They tour for about two more months in Europe prior to Kurt Cobain’s death. January 8, 1979 – The Canadian Government name Rush the country’s official Ambassadors of Music. The honor comes with a plaque that reads, “We wish to recognize the international aspect … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 8 in Classic Rock →

December 1, 2000 – C. C. DeVille of Poison is arrested and jailed for seven hours after jumping on the hood of a car in Louisville, KY.  He then proceeded to eat some roses. He is charged with alcohol intoxication and criminal mischief. December 1, 2014 – Phil Rudd, the drummer of AC/DC, pleads not guilty to charges of threatening to kill and … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 1 in Classic Rock →

Since 1959, all the way back when Domenico Modugno swept the Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories with “Nel Blu Dipinto Blu (Volare)” (in Italian no less!), the Recording Academy has awarded more than 8,000 Grammy Awards to a wide variety of artists.  The Beatles were the first rock band to … Continue reading You Won’t Believe This List of Rock Artists Who Have Never Won a Grammy →

If you’ve ever formed a band, you probably know that in those tumultuous first days, coming up with a great name that really fits – and actually sticks – might be the hardest part of the process. Luckily these classic rock bands really nailed it… eventually. Can you imagine today talking about the legendary career … Continue reading Original Names of Famous Classic Rock Bands – Part One (A-H) →

If you’re a classic rock fan, you’ve probably got one or two – or all – of these albums in your collection. Here is our list of the Top 10 Most Essential Classic Rock Albums of all time. 10 Revolver – The Beatles Released on August 5, 1966, Revolver was the seventh studio album by … Continue reading 10 Essential Classic Rock Albums You Need to Own →

I want to let you know a bit about Sandy Pearlman, not only because he was a good friend and I enjoyed so many great times with him, but also because he was one of the world’s greatest characters. It’s taken a moment for me to put this together because his passing really hit me … Continue reading The Passing Of Sandy Pearlman – One Of The Most Eccentric Characters Of All Time →

In the 1970s, a group of men sat in a loft at West Hollywood’s Rainbow Bar and Grill and formed a drinking club called the Hollywood Vampires.  The hazing to get into the club? You had to out-drink all of the members. But these weren’t just any guys.  They were some of the biggest rock … Continue reading Alice Cooper’s Hollywood Vampires Reveal Details of New Album, Cover Art →

Hailed as “impressive,” “jaw-dropping,” “masterpiece” and “elegant” by media and artists alike, 108 Rock Star Guitars has received widespread accolades for its overall design and the artistry of the images – up-close portraits of the cherished guitars belonging to some of the world’s most iconic players. American Photo magazine named it one of the “Best … Continue reading Sweepstakes: Singed, Hardcover Copy of ‘108 Rock Star Guitars’ →