I recently received Gregg Allman’s final studio album from Rounder/Concord entitled Southern Blood, which will officially release September 8th. I think it’s one of the greatest albums Gregg has ever made, and moreover it is a very important work. It is important, because Gregg made the album knowing his time on earth was measured and … Continue reading Gregg Allman ‘Southern Blood’ – An Extraordinary Farewell Album →

August 26, 1990 – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble perform their last show at Alpine Valley in East Troy, WI. During their encore, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy and Jimmy Vaughan join them onstage.  A few hours later, Stevie Ray Vaughan dies in a helicopter crash. August 26, 1970 – The five-day Isle of Wight festival begins in … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 26 in Classic Rock →

August 25, 2005 – Slash and Duff McKagan file a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles against Axl Rose, accusing the Guns N’ Roses singer of changing the publisher of the group’s copyrighted songs without their consent and pocketing the royalties.  “Rose’s actions were malicious, fraudulent and oppressive, and undertaken in conscious disregard of [Slash and Duff’s] property rights,” the … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 25 in Classic Rock →

July 31, 2015 – Lollapalooza Chicago begins in Grant Park with Paul McCartney headlining the first night, and Metallica the second night. July 31, 1980 – The Eagles perform their last concert at the Long Beach Arena before splitting up. They reunite in 1994.  The concert – a benefit gig, no less – is played out amid muttered onstage threats between Glen Frey … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 31 in Classic Rock →

July 28, 1973 –  Outdrawing the previous Woodstock concert by almost two to one, more than 600,000 people sardine themselves into the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Raceway for the single-day festival, Summer Jam.  Only three groups play – The Allman Brothers, The Grateful Dead and The Band.  One out of every 350 people living in America at the … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 28 in Classic Rock →

When Gregg Allman passed on May 27 of complications from liver cancer, he left behind the legacy of a more than half-century career and musical genre he helped to shape. He also left behind a parting gift – a new, full-length album to be released posthumously. Due out September 8, Southern Blood pays homage to … Continue reading Hear Gregg Allman’s Final, Posthumous Single ‘My Only True Friend’ →

July 8, 1958 – The first Gold record album certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is awarded to the soundtrack Oklahoma.  At the time, a Gold record represented one million records sold.  It now represents sales of 500,000 copies. July 8, 2000 – Janick Gers of Iron Maiden falls headfirst off the stage during their encore at a … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 8 in Classic Rock →

There have been many rock bands started by siblings, but usually the pairings haven’t worked out so well.  Maybe there really is something to being “too close,” especially if you consider the rigors of touring.  Here’s our Top 10 list of bands that made it work (at least for awhile): 10 The Beach Boys Brian, … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Band Siblings →

To celebrate the life of Gregg Allman, AXS TV has shared Gregg Allman’s intimate 2015 interview with Dan Rather in its entirety. In the interview, Allman opens up about growing up without a father, the death of his younger brother, addiction, and keeping the Allman Brothers Band together for 40 years. Watch The Big Interview … Continue reading Watch Gregg Allman Open Up In This Interview with Dan Rather About Tragedy, Addiction, and Moving Forward →

Gregg Allman, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band an a pioneer of southern rock, has died at the age of 69. Allman passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia, according to a post on his official website. Allman has struggled with a number of health issues over the past several years including … Continue reading Gregg Allman Dies at 69 →