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CDJ Today: November 6 in Classic Rock

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• Foreigner Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction

  

• New Bruce Springsteen Doc Sees The Boss Reflecting on the Idea of Mortality

  

  A new documentary entitled “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band”, starring singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, will feature his reflections on the idea of mortality. The documentary gives a look at how the band create their live performances, including footage of rehearsals, backstage moments and personal reflections from Springsteen. It features his wife and E … Continue reading New Bruce Springsteen Doc Sees The Boss Reflecting on the Idea of Mortality →

• Pink Floyd Sells Music Rights for $400 Million

  

  It’s taken years, but the iconic British rock band Pink Floyd has finally agreed to sell their recorded music and name and likeness rights to Sony Music for approximately $400 million. The deal, one of the largest of many in recent years, concluded despite decades of ongoing infighting between the band members, notably chief songwriters … Continue reading Pink Floyd Sells Music Rights for $400 Million →

• J.D. Souther Dies at 78

  

  J.D. Souther, the singer/songwriter best known for his hits for the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt that helped define the Southern California country-rock sound of the mid 1970’s has died. Some of Souther’s best-known songs included the Eagles’ “New Kid In Town” and “Heartache Tonight”, Ronstadt’s “Faithless Love” and his own “You’re Only Lonely”.

• Queen Guitarist Brian May Suffers Health Scare That Might Have Ended his Career

  

  Queen guitarist Brian May suffered a health scare that might have ended his career. Sharing the news of suffering a minor stroke, May wrote on Instagram: “I’m here to bring you some good news — the good news is that I can play guitar after the events of the last few days. I say this … Continue reading Queen Guitarist Brian May Suffers Health Scare That Might Have Ended his Career →

• British Pop Icons Oasis Are Back

  

  British pop icons Oasis are reforming for the first time since 2009, with feuding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher calling a truce to get the band back together. Oasis will headline a series of live concerts in the UK and Ireland next year, including four shows at London’s Wembley Stadium. As well as being one … Continue reading British Pop Icons Oasis Are Back →

• Watch and Listen: David Gilmour Releases New Single from Upcoming Album

  

  ‘Dark And Velvet Nights’ is the new single from David Gilmour’s forthcoming album, ‘Luck and Strange’, which will be released on September 6, 2024 on Sony Music. The single is available to stream now here and the music video, directed by Gavin Elder,  premiered today. You can watch it below.  Written by David Gilmour and Polly Samson, … Continue reading Watch and Listen: David Gilmour Releases New Single from Upcoming Album →

• Aerosmith Announce Retirement from Touring, Cancel Remaining Tour Dates

  

  Aerosmith have announced their retirement from stage and cancelled the remainder of their Peace Out: The Farewell Tour shows. The news came in a lengthy statement posted on social media and to the band’s website. The band launched their Peace Out: The Farewell Tour in September 2023 and performed just three shows before having to … Continue reading Aerosmith Announce Retirement from Touring, Cancel Remaining Tour Dates →

• David Gilmour Releases New Single “Between Two Points” with Romany Gilmour

  

  David Gilmour has released a brand new single featuring his daughter, Romany Gilmour. “Between Two Points” is the latest track from the forthcoming album, Luck and Strange, which is to be released on 6th September on Sony Music. You can hear the song and watch the music video in the player below. The details for the … Continue reading David Gilmour Releases New Single “Between Two Points” with Romany Gilmour →