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 →

May 19, 2000 – Dickey Betts of The Allman Brothers Band is essentially kicked out of the band for “creative differences,” which are allegedly related to drugs and/or alcohol use. May 19, 1979 – Eric Clapton and Patti Boyd throw a reception party two months after their wedding featuring a jam session with Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Ginger Baker, Mick Jagger … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 19 →

April 30, 1976 – Keith Moon from the Who pays nine cab drivers to blockade both ends of the street where he is staying in a NYC hotel.  He proceeds to throw the contents of his hotel room out the window.  Now that’s metal! April 30, 2008 – At the Coachella music festival, a giant inflatable pig floats away during Roger Waters‘ set. … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 30 →

After canceling the remainder of his tour dates for 2017, rumors that Gregg Allman is currently in hospice care are reportedly not true, according to his manager and a post on Allman’s Facebook page on Monday: “A message from Gregg: ‘Hey everyone. I just wanted y’all to know that I’m currently home in Savannah resting … Continue reading Despite Rumors, Gregg Allman Not in Hospice Care →