The Doobie Brothers, who continue to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a tour that is heading into its third year, have announced new music!  Co-founders Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston have confirmed that the band’s next album will feature Michael McDonald, marking a reunion of the original Doobie Brothers! Singer/keyboardist McDonald was with the band … Continue reading The Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald Reuniting For First Album in 44 Years →

“The Kinks are getting back together” was the news Tuesday after recently-knighted  frontman Ray Davies told the U.K.’s Channel 4 that the group was working on a new album. The Kinks, who had a string of hits in the 60s, haven’t performed together in more than 20 years. Davies told Channel 4 “I’ve got all these songs … Continue reading The Kinks Are Reuniting… or Are They? →

The original line-up of Bon Jovi will reunite on stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this coming April. Former members Alec John Such, the group’s original bassist who left in 1994 and guitarist Richie Sambora who quit in 2013 will join up with fellow founding members Jon Bon Jovi, David … Continue reading Original Bon Jovi Lineup Reuniting for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony →

The four surviving, original members of the Grateful Dead will reunite on stage this summer as the band performs three shows at Chicago’s Solider Field. The group, which consists of Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, will be joined by Trey Anastasio on guitar (Phish), Bruce Hornsby on piano, and Jeff Chimenti … Continue reading Grateful Dead Members Reuniting For 50th Anniversary →

In 1972 Blondie Chaplin joined the Beach Boys as a full member of the group, appearing on the albums Holland and Carl & The Passions. According to a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Chaplin says he didn’t see much of Brian Wilson at the time – only when the band was in the studio recording … Continue reading Blondie Chaplin Talks Beach Boys, and Reuniting with Brian Wilson 40 Years Later →

October 6, 1990 – A Gathering of Tribes, a two-day concert said to be the inspiration behind Lollapalooza, is staged in Mountain View, CA and Costa Mesa, CA by The Cult’s Ian Astbury and promoter Bill Graham. Artists on the bill include Soundgarden, Ice-T, Indigo Girls, Queen Latifah, Joan Baez, Steve Jones, Michelle Shocked, Iggy … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 6 in Classic Rock →

Elvis Costello has reunited with one of his very first bandmates to record a new EP, due out June 10th. The Resurrection of the Rust sees Elvis Costello joined by Allan Mayes for the first time on what Costello refers to as “the record we would have cut when we were 18, if anyone had let … Continue reading Elvis Costello Reunites with First Band on New Album →

UPDATE: It’s official, Mötley Crüe released a video today announcing that the band will be reuniting and heading out on the road in 2020 for a stadium tour with Def Leppard and Poison. Specific dates and venues have not yet been announced. Watch the announcement video below. Though the band doesn’t actually appear in the … Continue reading UPDATE: Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard and Poison Joining Forces for 2020 Summer Tour →

The Black Crowes are reuniting for a North American tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album Shake Your Money Maker. A concert poster, spotted on Saturday in New York City, revealed two show dates in July 2020 but complete details remained a mystery until today. Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson officially announced … Continue reading The Black Crowes Set for 2020 ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ Tour →

Early last month online rumors started circulating that the Black Crowes could be reuniting. According to the Wall Street Journal, the band’s former manager Pete Angelus said he was aware of a deal that brothers and former bandmates Chris and Rich Robinson had “made with Live Nation for a 2020 tour.” At the time, however, … Continue reading Black Crowes Reunion Rumors Ramp Up →

Just before Christmas in 1988, Warren Haynes and a few friends took the stage at a small (now-defunct) rock club in Asheville, NC called 45 Cherry. The 28-year old guitar prodigy was a still weeks away from being asked to join the reuniting Allman Brothers Band and six years from forming his current band, Gov’t … Continue reading Watch: Dave Grohl Joins Warren Haynes at the 30th Annual Christmas Jam →

I am a HUGE, HUGE, Byrds fan.  So I am especially excited that Byrds co-founders Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman will celebrate the 50th anniversary release of the Sweetheart Of The Rodeo album by performing that landmark work in its entirety at a series of upcoming concerts.  Roger and Chris will be backed by Marty … Continue reading Byrds Reunion — Rejoice!! →