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 →

Tom Petty delighted fans at London’s Hyde Park last weekend when he invited Stevie Nicks to join him on stage for a performance of “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.” The pair originally collaborated on the song for Nicks’ debut solo album in 1981. “You know that Tom Petty is my favorite rock star!” said Nicks. … Continue reading Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty Perform ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’ in Hyde Park →

JUNE 15 IN CLASSIC ROCK: June 15, 1967 – Peter Green leaves the John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and goes on to form Fleetwood Mac with bandmate John McVie and Mick Fleetwood. CLASSIC ROCK BIRTHDAYS: June 15, 1957 – Brad Gillis, guitar, vocals (Night Ranger) June 15, 1946 – Noddy Holder (born Neville John Holder), vocals (Slade) June 15, 1951 – Steve Walsh, vocals (Kansas) June 15, 1963 – Scott Rockenfield, drums (Queensrÿche) June 15, 1941 – Harry Nilsson, vocals (d. 1994) June 15, 1943 – Muff … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 15 in Classic Rock →

While Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie are currently making the rounds to promote their new self-titled duo album, the pair pulled out a Fleetwood Mac tune for a good cause when they stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week. Watch Buckingham/McVie, Jimmy Fallon and the Roots perform “Don’t Stop” on … Continue reading Watch Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie Perform Fleetwood Mac Tune on Classroom Instruments →

June 7, 2009 – Bret Michaels is injured during Poison’s performance at the 63rd Tony Awards.  While exiting the stage, part of a new descending set struck him on the head and knocked him down.  The following year, Michaels is rushed to the hospital and doctors discover that he has a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage. Michaels files a lawsuit for unspecified damages against the Tony … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 7 →

May 24, 1994 – Bret Michaels of Poison loses control of his Ferrari and crashes into a telephone pole in Burbank, CA.  He breaks his thumb, nose and collarbone, loses four teeth, cracks his sternum, and receives a hairline fracture of his upper jawbone. According to police reports, he passed out behind the wheel while driving. May 24, 1974 – David Bowie releases his 8th studio album Diamond Dogs. … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 24 →

Nils Lofgren performing “Because the Night” with Bruce springsteen in 2003. May 15, 1987 – Mötley Crüe release their fourth album Girls, Girls, Girls.  It  becomes the band’s third straight album to go quadruple platinum. May 15, 1995 – Stone Temple Pilots lead singer Scott Weiland is arrested for heroin and cocaine possession in Pasadena by sheriff’s deputies who find cocaine in … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 15 →

May 13, 1985 – Tipper Gore infamously creates the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) after hearing her daughter listening to the Prince song “Darling Nikki.”  The four member group of politically connected wives pressure the RIAA to put warning stickers on albums with offensive lyrics.  In testimony before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, Dee Snider, Frank Zappa and … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 13 →

As Fleetwood Mac members Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie gear up for the release of their debut album as a duo, the pair has unveiled a new track titled “Feel About You.” Hear it below. The self-titled album will be available June 9th on CD, LP and digitally as well as on streaming services. The … Continue reading Hear Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie’s New Song →

Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham​ and Christine McVie​ have joined together to record their first-ever album as a duo. Simply titled LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM/CHRISTINE McVIE, the 10-song album will be released June 9th, followed by a run of special U.S. concerts beginning June 21st. The first single, “In My World”, is out now and available on streaming … Continue reading Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie Announce Duo Album →