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CDJ Today: March 7 in Classic Rock
March 7, 1975 – David Bowie releases his ninth studio album, Young Americans. The album is certified Gold in the U.S. 10 Best David Bowie Covers Classic Rock Birthdays March 7, 1946 – Peter Wolf (born Peter W. Blankfield), vocals (The J. Geils Band)March 7, 1945 – Arthur Lee (born Arthur Taylor) vocals, guitar (Love) (d. 2006)March 7, 1943 – Chris White, vocals, bass (The Zombies, Argent)March 7, 1946 – Matthew … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 7 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: February 12 in Classic Rock
February 12, 1997 – David Bowie receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star is located outside of the Hollywood Galaxy Theater. February 12, 1981 – Rush release their 8th studio album, Moving Pictures, featuring “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight” and “YYZ.” It becomes their best-selling album, with 4 million copies sold;. Classic Rock Birthdays February 12, 1939 – Ray Manzarek, keyboards (The Doors) … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 12 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: February 8 in Classic Rock
February 8, 2006 – David Bowie is awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. It is his second Grammy, the first being for the “Jazzin’ for Blue Jean” video in 1985. He posthumously wins four more Grammys for the Blackstar release bringing his total to six. Top 10 David Bowie Covers Classic Rock Birthdays February 8, 1961 – Vince … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 8 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: January 27 in Classic Rock
January 27, 1980 – AC/DC play their last show, a makeup date on the Highway To Hell tour, with lead singer Bon Scott. The show is held at the Gaumont theater in Southampton, England. Scott would die on February 19. January 27, 1997 – At the 24th annual American Music Awards, Pat Boone and Alice Cooper present Mötley Crüe the award … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 27 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: January 17 in Classic Rock
January 17, 1990 – The Fifth Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are held in New York City. Inductees include The Kinks (inducted by Graham Nash), Simon & Garfunkel (inducted by James Taylor), and The Who (inducted by U2). January 17, 1996 – The 11th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are held in New York City. Inductees include David Bowie (inducted … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 17 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: January 15 in Classic Rock
January 15, 1977 – David Bowie releases Low. Co-produced with Tony Visconti, it’s the first of three albums produced with the help of Brian Eno. January 15, 2010 -Jimmy Page is awarded the first ever Pathways to Peace Award by the United Nations. “Although this award has my name on it, this is a tribute to the power of music and … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 15 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: November 8 in Classic Rock
November 8, 1971 – Led Zeppelin release Led Zeppelin IV, which goes on to sell over 37 million copies worldwide. The 19th century rustic oil painting on the front of the album was purchased by Robert Plant from an antique shop in Reading, England. The four symbols on the album represent each band member. Top … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 8 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: September 14 in Classic Rock
September 14, 1984 – MTV debuts its first ever video awards show, hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler in New York at Radio City Music Hall. The Cars win Video of the Year for “You Might Think”. Among the Video of the Year nominees were Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and The Police “Every Breath You Take”. David Bowie wins … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 14 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: September 11 in Classic Rock
September 11, 2001 – Radio doesn’t play much music today as almost every station airs news feeds regarding the 9/11 tragedy. The country collectively mourns our dead and injured, and also the loss of our American innocence. September 11, 2003 – Tommy Chong, one-half of the comedy team of Cheech and Chong, is sentenced to nine months in federal … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 11 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: July 9 in Classic Rock
July 9, 1995 – Jerry Garcia performs his last concert with the Grateful Dead at Chicago’s Soldier Field. At the time, no one knew this would be Garcia’s last show, even Garcia himself. Although he’d been clean for several years, Garcia had returned to using drugs to ease some physical ailments. He died exactly one month later at … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 9 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: July 3 in Classic Rock
July 3, 1988 – The final Texxas Jam takes place at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas – it is now called the “Monsters of Rock.” The headliners are Van Halen, the Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica and Kingdom Come. During Van Halen’s set, Sammy Hagar loses his voice and promises the crowd Van Halen will play a free concert in Dallas … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 3 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: June 25 in Classic Rock
June 25, 2010 – Rush receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Musicians Institute. They are inducted by Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan and Donna Halper, a former music director at Cleveland’s WMMS-FM who was among the first to champion the band on their debut album. June 25, 2004 – After a final encore … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 25 in Classic Rock