October 18, 1974 – Al Green’s ex-girlfriend bursts into his bathroom and pours a pot of boiling grits in the tub, burning him badly, before going to the next room and killing herself with his gun. It leaves Green with severe burns that require months of hospitalization and also spurs him to focus his career on Gospel music and preaching … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 18 in Classic Rock →

The Beatles have announced a new limited-edition box set of their biggest and best singles “faithfully reproduced” in the original 7-inch form on high-quality 180-gram vinyl. The 46 tracks featured in The Singles Collection span the breadth of the band’s career, from their classic 1962 hits “Love Me Do”/”P.S. I Love You” — housed in … Continue reading The Beatles Announce Limited-Edition Vinyl Box Set ‘The Singles Collection’ →

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road, the Beatles have released a brand new video for the beloved “Here Comes The Sun”. The bittersweet new video for the George Harrison-penned hit was released late last week and features vintage photos of the Fab Four, taken by Linda McCartney. Directed by Trunk Animation’s Alasdair … Continue reading Watch the New Video for The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun” →

Ringo Starr has today announced the release of his 20th studio album, What’s My Name and has shared the title track – listen below. Set to drop on October 25, 2019, the new album is the latest in a series of personal and heartfelt albums produced in Starr’s home studio, known as Roccabella West. For … Continue reading Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney Reunite to Cover a John Lennon Song on Starr’s Upcoming Album →

August 31, 2012 – Eddie Van Halen undergoes emergency surgery for “a severe bout of diverticulitis” causing Van Halen to reschedule a tour of Japan slated for November. August 31, 1976 – George Harrison is found guilty of “subconscious plagiarism” when Bright Tunes Music Corporation sues him, claiming that he plagiarized “He’s So Fine” by The Chiffons for his song “My Sweet Lord.” The case … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 31 in Classic Rock →

On August 8, 1969 at approximately 11:35am Scottish photographer Iain Macmillan stopped traffic on Abbey Road in London to capture what has arguably become the most iconic Beatles photograph ever taken. The picture shows the Fab Four striding over the black and white stripes of the pedestrian crossing just outside of the EMI Recording Studios … Continue reading The Beatles Announce ‘Abbey Road’ 50th Anniversary Release →

August 1, 1981 – MTV begins airing music videos with the legendary opening, “Ladies and Gentlemen, Rock & Roll.”  That’s followed by the now familiar power-chord-fueled guitar riff theme. The first ten videos are: The Buggles “Video Killed The Radio Star”, Pat Benatar “You Better Run”, Rod Stewart “She Won’t Dance With Me”, The Who “You Better You Bet”, … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 1 in Classic rock →

June 29, 1995 – The first TV commercial of Ringo Starr‘s career airs for Pizza Hut, as does a similar spot by the newly-reformed Monkees. June 29, 2000 – Vandals break into tombs containing the remains of Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines. Van Zant’s casket had been removed from its tomb but did not appear to have been opened. A plastic bag … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 29 in Classic Rock →

May 5, 2003 – Lewis & Floorwax, two morning DJs from Denver’s KRFX, ask Ted Nugent to leave the studio after he uses derogatory racial terms for Asians and Blacks.  During the live interview, he had been warned once for his language but continued with his racist diatribe. The comments cost Nugent a gig at the Muskegon Summer Celebration. May … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 5 in Classic Rock →

April 20, 1971 – Five friends at San Rafael High School in California coin the term “4:20” as a euphemism for smoking pot so they could talk about their “activity” in front of their parents. April 20th becomes a popular day to spark one up, as does 4:20 pm… every day. April 20, 2011 – K.K. Downing, guitarist … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 20 in Classic Rock →