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 →

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton will release Carry the Light, his first album of all-new rock material in 16 years, on May 15 via UMe—pre-order/pre-save here. Co-written and produced with his son Julian Frampton, the collection features guest appearances from Sheryl Crow, Bill Evans, H.E.R., Tom Morello, Graham Nash and Benmont Tench. “The Carry the Light album is the first new music from me … Continue reading Peter Frampton Announces First Original Album in 16 Years →

Black Label Society, led by Zakk Wylde, has released Engines of Demolition across all major streaming platforms and retail stores worldwide. The band has also unveiled the official music video for the closing track, “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk’s deeply personal and standout moment on the record via YouTube. Watch the video in the player below or … Continue reading Black Label Society Releases Highly Anticipated Album ‘Engines of Demolition’ →

The Boys of Dungeon Lane is not only the 18th solo album to be released by Paul McCartney; it is a collection of rare and revealing glimpses into memories never-before shared along with some newly inspired love songs, from one of the most culturally significant figures of our time.  With The Boys of Dungeon Lane, Paul McCartney turns … Continue reading Paul McCartney Announces New Album ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ →

Los Angeles-Area Q&A Events With Multi-Emmy Winning Director Paris Barclay, Producers Stephanie Allain, Jeanne Elfant Festa & Nigel Sinclair, Exec. Producer Daniel Shaw, Musician/Consulting Producer Tony Jones, Composer Derrick Hodge Scheduled For March 3-4-5  Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It, the documentary described by the New York Times as “mind-blowing,” and “moving and … Continue reading Subject: Acclaimed Documentary Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It Opening Nationwide →

Through the winter’s ice and coldDown Nicollet AvenueA city aflame fought fire and ice‘Neath an occupier’s bootsKing Trump’s private army from the DHSGuns belted to their coatsCame to Minneapolis to enforce the lawOr so their story goesAgainst smoke and rubber bulletsBy the dawn’s early lightCitizens stood for justiceTheir voices ringing through the nightAnd there were … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen – “Streets of Minneapolis” →

Founding Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir died at the age of 78.

January 9, 1984 – Van Halen release their sixth studio album 1984.  With the songs “Jump,” “Panama,” “Hot For Teacher” and “I’ll Wait,” the album goes on to sell over 10 million copies. January 9, 2007 – At the Macworld Expo in San Francisco, Steve Jobs introduces Apple’s latest invention: the iPhone.  He is joined by John Mayer, … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 9 in Classic Rock →

January 8, 1994 – Nirvana perform their final concert in the U.S. at the Seattle Center Arena. They tour for about two more months in Europe prior to Kurt Cobain’s death. January 8, 1979 – The Canadian Government name Rush the country’s official Ambassadors of Music. The honor comes with a plaque that reads, “We wish to recognize the international aspect … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 8 in Classic Rock →

December 8, 1967 – Traffic release their debut album, Mr. Fantasy, featuring Jim Capaldi, Dave Mason, Chris Wood and Steve Winwood.  Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones are featured as backup singers. December 8, 2003 – Ozzy Osbourne fractures his collarbone, eight ribs and a vertebrae in his neck after he crashes his ATV at his English estate. December 8, 2013 – Metallica become the first band ever … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 8 in Classic Rock →

RIP guitar great Steve Cropper. The songwriter and producer was 84 (born October 21, 1941 – December 2025). A founding member of Booker T & The MGs, Cropper’s distinctive guitar work, production, and songwriting helped shape the Memphis soul sound. A trusted songwriting collaborator with artists like Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, and others, Cropper played … Continue reading Booker T & The MGs Founding Member Steve Cropper Dies at 84 →

David Coverdale, best known as the founder and frontman of Whitesnake and leade singer of Deept Purple from 1973 to 1976, has announced his retirement in a new video posted to the band’s YouTube channel. Watch it in the player above.