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CDJ Today: November 9 in Classic Rock
November 9, 1967 – The first issue of Rolling Stone Magazine is published in San Francisco in newspaper format. It sells for 35¢, which is about $2.48 today. The cover features a photo of John Lennon and the lead article is on the Monterey Pop Festival. The first issue also conveniently includes a free roach clip. The name of the magazine … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 9 in Classic Rock
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The Beatles “Now And Then” Official Video & Short Film
Now and Then’s eventful journey to fruition took place over five decades and is the product of conversations and collaborations between the four Beatles that go on to this day. The long mythologised John Lennon demo was first worked on in February 1995 by Paul, George and Ringo as part of The Beatles Anthology project … Continue reading The Beatles “Now And Then” Official Video & Short Film
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CDJ Today: November 2 in Classic Rock
November 2, 2007 – Ozzy Osbourne blasts police in Fargo, North Dakota, for staging a sting operation using his name before his concert Monday night at the Fargodome. The sting lured unsuspecting fans to an invite-only party where they were promised a meet and greet and tickets to the show. Invites went out to more than 40 people who’d allegedly … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 2 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: November 1 in Classic Rock
November 1, 1994 – Nirvana releases MTV Unplugged in New York, the first Nirvana album following the death of Kurt Cobain. The album debuts at number one on the Billboard 200, and is certified 5x platinum in the United States by 1997. It also wins the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 1996. November 1, 1968 – George Harrison releases Wonderwall Music, … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 1 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 31 in Classic Rock
October 31, 1963 – While Ed Sullivan and his wife Sylvia are passing through London’s Heathrow Airport, they serendipitously witness Beatlemania when a crowd rushes an arriving plane. Sullivan thinks the travelers must be royalty, but, when he asks a member of the adoring crowd who they are, he finds out it is a band. … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 31 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 26 in Classic Rock
October 26, 1991 – Ozzy Osbourne breaks his foot onstage after doing one of his famous “frog leaps” during a concert at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom. After three more shows, infection sets in causing him to postpone the Theatre of Madness tour. October 26, 1970 – Alta Mae Anderson, mother of Meredith Hunter, The Rolling Stones fan who was killed at the Stones’ Altamont … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 26 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 9 in Classic Rock
October 9, 1985 – On what would have been John Lennon’s 45th birthday, Yoko Ono opens Strawberry Fields in New York City’s Central Park. The entrance to the memorial is located directly across from the Dakota Apartments where Lennon last lived and where he was murdered in 1980. Ono donated $1 million to open the … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 9 in Classic Rock
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John Lennon’s 25 Greatest Songs
Sometimes he was known as “the smart one.” Sometimes he was known as The Walrus. On occasion, he was known as Dr. Winston O’Boogie. He was The Beatles’ rhythm guitarist and many considered him the best songwriter of the four. Certainly, his solo career was the most adventurous — even if it was cut short. … Continue reading John Lennon’s 25 Greatest Songs
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CDJ Today: September 30 in Classic Rock
September 30, 1988 – John Lennon is posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star is located in front of Capitol Records, and his widow, Yoko Ono, attends the ceremony. None of the other Beatles are present. September 30, 1998 – On the Drew Carey Show, Drew and his gang decide to form a band … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 30 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: September 28 in Classic Rock
September 28, 1978 – Black Sabbath release their 8th studio album, Never Say Die!, which is the last one to feature Ozzy Osbourne before his return in 2013. The album is called “scattered” but still reaches Gold status. September 28, 1991 – Bryan Adams is awarded the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia. Other Canadian musicians who have been given the … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 28 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: September 26 in Classic Rock
September 26, 1969 – The Beatles release Abbey Road, their 11th studio album. The album sells over 12 million copies in the U.S., and although initially garnering mixed reviews, becomes perhaps one of the most beloved albums ever. The cover features the iconic image of the band crossing the street in a single file line … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 26 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: September 8 in Classic Rock
September 8, 1994 – Aerosmith win Video of the Year for “Cryin’” at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City. This marks the first appearance of Alicia Silverstone in a band video, and she goes on to appear in two other Aerosmith videos. This is also the year when Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley open … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 8 in Classic Rock