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• The Rolling Stones Release New Vinyl Single Under “The Cockroaches” Alias

  

  On Saturday, April 11th, The Rolling Stones, under the alias “The Cockroaches,” released a “white label” pressing of the first single off their new album, Foreign Tongues. Titled “Rough and Twisted,” it was made available at select indie retailers across the U.S. You can hear a teaser clip of the song in the Instagram post … Continue reading The Rolling Stones Release New Vinyl Single Under “The Cockroaches” Alias →

• The Beatles Win GRAMMY Award for Best Rock Performance, Rolling Stones Win Best Rock Album

  

  The Beatles were the recipients of the Best Rock Performance award at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Their song “Now And Then” was given the honor ahead of competitors the Black Keys, Green Day, Idles, Pearl Jam and St.Vincent! Sean Ono Lennon, son of the late John Lennon, accepted the trophy for the band. “Play the Beatles’ … Continue reading The Beatles Win GRAMMY Award for Best Rock Performance, Rolling Stones Win Best Rock Album →

• CDJ’s Paul Rappaport Shares the Stories and Secrets Behind Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Greatest Promotional Antics in his New Memoir ‘Gliders Over Hollywood’

  

  Classics Du Jour (CDJ) is excited and proud to announce the release of “Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay and The Art Of Rock Promotion” written by our own Paul Rappaport (‘Backstage Access‘)! Release date for the book is April 1st (available NOW for presale through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and wherever books are sold ).“Gliders Over Hollywood” tells the exhilarating true … Continue reading CDJ’s Paul Rappaport Shares the Stories and Secrets Behind Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Greatest Promotional Antics in his New Memoir ‘Gliders Over Hollywood’ →

• Watch The Rolling Stones’ “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” with Lady Gaga, Live from Racket NYC

  

  The Rolling Stones have released a new live music video for their song “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” featuring Lady Gaga. The song is featured on their brand new album Hackney Diamonds – the band’s first album of new music in 18 years. Watch and listen in the player below. “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” was filmed … Continue reading Watch The Rolling Stones’ “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” with Lady Gaga, Live from Racket NYC →

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