David Gilmour has announced his first US live shows in eight years in Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY in support of his new album Luck and Strange, to be released on September 6 on Sony Music.  The live shows in New York and Los Angeles will be Gilmour’s only concert appearances in North … Continue reading David Gilmour Announces First US Shows in 8 Years →

May 11, 1974 – Led Zeppelin attend an Elvis Presley concert in LA and spend over two hours backstage after the show with Elvis.  Too bad no one recorded that meeting! May 11, 1972 – John Lennon claims he is under FBI surveillance on an appearance on the Dick Cavett Show.  Lennon’s visa had been revoked in March and deportation … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 11 in Classic Rock →

May 10, 2006 – Great White tour manager Daniel Biechele is sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter after The Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island in February 2003.  Biechele, 29, could have gotten as much as 10 years behind bars, but served less than half of his four-year sentence.  Many … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 10 in Classic Rock →

May 9, 1992 – Bruce Springsteen makes his North American network television debut on Saturday Night Live with host Tom Hanks. He performs three songs to promote his two recently-released albums, Lucky Town and Human Touch. May 9, 1974 – Bruce Springsteen opens a show for headliner Bonnie Raitt, who insists on him playing his full 2-hour set, rare for an opener. … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 9 in Classic Rock →

May 8, 1965 – Bob Dylan shoots a film clip for his song “Subterranean Homesick Blues” which becomes the forerunner to what we now know as music videos.  The famous “flashcard” clip theme is then duplicated many times in music videos and movies. May 8, 1996 – Tommy Lee and wife Pamela Anderson lose their suit against … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 8 in Classic Rock →

David Gilmour will release his new album Luck and Strange, on September 6 via Sony Music. The first track from the album, “The Piper’s Call”, was released in conjunction with the announcement following a world exclusive first play on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. You can hear “The Piper’s Call” in the player below. … Continue reading David Gilmour Announces New Album, Releases New Track ‘The Piper’s Call’ →

Last night the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced the 2024 Inductees for music’s highest honor in the following categories: Performer: Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest. Musical Influence Award: Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton Musical Excellence Award: Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield Ahmet Ertegun Award: Suzanne de Passe … Continue reading Rock Hall Announces Class of ’24 →

Rob Squad Reactions, the immensely popular YouTube reaction series, is set to unveil an exciting new dimension with the launch today of Rob Squad and the Creators. This innovative new show features artists reacting live both to their own work and to the reactors reacting, bringing a fresh and original perspective to the world of music … Continue reading Wildly Popular YouTube Series ‘Rob Squad Reactions’ Adds New Element: Reactions from the Top Musicians Themselves →

Nearly 50 years after his untimely passing at the age of 27, Pete Ham is still giving the world beautiful music. The iconic singer and guitarist for the beloved Welsh/English band Badfinger was a prolific songwriter. Released as a limited-edition CD from Y&T Music, “Gwent Gardens” includes 18 newly discovered home demos, many of them … Continue reading Badfinger Legend Pete Ham’s Legacy Shines On With the Release of “Gwent Gardens” →

If you want to see the final tour dates for Jeff Lynne’s ELO, tickets are available NOW! The band have announced their final tour, called “The Over and Out Tour” which will be a 27-date excursion kicking off in Palm Desert, CA on August 24th. No international dates have been announced yet, but it is … Continue reading Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announce Final Tour ‘Over and Out’ →

Bon Jovi today released a brand new single and video “Legendary” and announced the upcoming release of their 16th studio album Forever, due out June 7 via Island Records. You can hear the brand new track and watch the official music video now in the player below. The new album is now available for pre-order … Continue reading Bon Jovi Release New Single “Legendary” and Announce New Album →

Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story is a 4-part event spanning Bon Jovi’s iconic history as a band. The mini series is out on April 26th on Hulu. Watch on Disney+ Internationally or Star+ in Latin America. Watch the official trailer below! Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story – Official Trailer