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CDJ Today: February 6 in Classic Rock
February 6, 2001 – Guitarist Don Felder is fired from The Eagles. He would later launch a $50 million lawsuit against drummer Don Henley and guitarist Glen Frey, alleging wrongful termination and breach of contract and fiduciary duty. Both parties settled out-of-court for an undisclosed amount. Folder is a co-writer along with Frey and Henley … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 6 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: May 31 in Classic Rock
May 31, 1977 – Beatlemania opens on Broadway. It runs for a total of 1,006 performances. May 31, 1976 – The Who enter the Guinness Book of World Records for performing the loudest concert in history (at the time) for their show at England’s Charlton Athletic Grounds with 76,000 watts at 120 decibels. Motörhead and Manowar go on to break the record decades later. The … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 31 in Classic Rock
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Singer Tony Harnell Announces Departure from Skid Row on Social Media
Less than a year after joining the band, singer Tony Harnell announced his departure from Skid Row on Tuesday, December 29 on his Facebook page: I’m sorry to inform everyone that I’m no longer the lead singer for Skid Row. I thank the fans for their love and support! XO TH Posted by Tony Harnell … Continue reading Singer Tony Harnell Announces Departure from Skid Row on Social Media
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Throwback Video: Skid Row – “I Remember You”
This week in 1989, Skid Row released their hit single “I Remember You.” It reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. In a 2007 interview, Sebastian Bach commented, “‘I Remember You’ was the #1 prom song in the United States of America in the year 1990… You talk about making memories! Literally the whole country … Continue reading Throwback Video: Skid Row – “I Remember You”
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Twisted Sister, Extreme, Skid Row and Great White Teaming Up for Concert Film
Twisted Sister, Extreme, Skid Row and Great White are teaming up for an epic concert film that will be filmed in Las Vegas at the end of the month. Twisted Sister, Skid Row and Great White will perform their biggest hits, while Extreme will play their Pornograffitti album in full, in celebration of the 25th … Continue reading Twisted Sister, Extreme, Skid Row and Great White Teaming Up for Concert Film
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Skid Row to Tour with Black Star Riders, Release New EP
Skid Row will tour the west coast with Black Star Riders this spring, starting May 8 in Tucson, AZ at the Rialto Theatre. After that, Skid Row will headline shows across the U.S., including a stop at the legendary Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, May 17 and an appearance at … Continue reading Skid Row to Tour with Black Star Riders, Release New EP