September 14, 1984 – MTV debuts its first ever video awards show, hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler in New York at Radio City Music Hall. The Cars win Video of the Year for “You Might Think”. Among the Video of the Year nominees were Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and The Police “Every Breath You Take”. David Bowie wins … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 14 in Classic Rock →

September 13, 1991 – Geffen, Nirvana’s record label, throws them a party to celebrate the release of their forthcoming album, Nevermind, and the single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” at Re-bar in Seattle.  The band proceeds to tear down all of the Nevermind posters and then starts a food fight.  A bouncer ends up kicking the band out of their own party, but they hop in … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 13 in Classic Rock →

September 12, 2008 – Metallica release their 9th studio album, Death Magnetic.  The album is produced by Rick Rubin and is the band’s first album to feature bassist Robert Trujillo. It goes on to sell over two million copies in the U.S. September 12, 1966 – The first episode of The Monkees TV show debuts on NBC, preceding I Dream of … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 12 in Classic Rock →

September 11, 2001 – Radio doesn’t play much music today as almost every station airs news feeds regarding the 9/11 tragedy.  The country collectively mourns our dead and injured, and also the loss of our American innocence. September 11, 2003 – Tommy Chong, one-half of the comedy team of Cheech and Chong, is sentenced to nine months in federal … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 11 in Classic Rock →

September 10, 1975 – Kiss release their first live album Alive!, a double-disc set culled from songs on their first three studio albums. There is debate as to how much over-dubbing was used.  The album is certified Gold. September 10, 2006 – Metallica guest star on the season premiere of The Simpsons’ 18th season on an episode called “The Mook, the Chef, the Wife … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 10 in Classic Rock →

The Rolling Stones, come roaring out of the traps today with the release of their rocking single “Angry” (listen in the player below). It arrives alongside the announcement of their hugely anticipated new album, Hackney Diamonds, to be released October 20th. The exciting news was shared today by Mick, Keith and Ronnie at a special … Continue reading The Rolling Stones Unveil New Single ‘Angry’ and Detail New Album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ →

Guns N’ Roses today released their highly anticipated new song “Perhaps”. You can hear the new track from GNR in the player below. The official release of “Perhaps” comes after the song was reportedly leaked last weekend on TouchTunes, a digital jukebox-style service found in bars and restaurants. “Perhaps” was originally written during the band’s … Continue reading Guns N’ Roses Release New Single “Perhaps” →

Creative sparks and killer riffs are flying everywhere on Brian Setzer’s new album The Devil Always Collects out September 15 via Surfdog Records digitally, on CD and vinyl.  Te iconic 3-time Grammy award-winner has rolled out the album’s first track and video, the blazing “Girl On The Billboard.” Listen to the song and pre-order the album HERE and watch the animated video in the player below. BRIAN will … Continue reading Brian Setzer Releases New Solo Single, Announces New Album →

Behind the songwriting process with Sir Paul McCartney! Paul McCartney is inviting his fans to listen to his new podcast as he describes his songwriting process for 12 of his most beloved, iconic songs. The new podcast, “McCartney: A Life In Lyrics” will launch this Fall and is a collaboration between McCartney and poet Paul Muldoon, with … Continue reading Paul McCartney Launches New Podcast →

The John Lennon Real Love Award has chosen Graham Nash as their ninth recipient at the 43rd Annual John Lennon Tribute on Saturday, Dec.2 at Town Hall in New York. Previous recipients include Natalie Merchant, Patti Smith, Ani DiFranco, Donovan and Roseanne Cash. The event will take place days before the 43rd anniversary of Lennon’s … Continue reading Graham Nash to Receive John Lennon Real Love Award →

Following last year’s sold-out U.S. tour, YES, who are Steve Howe (guitars, vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals, acoustic guitar), Billy Sherwood (bass guitar, vocals), and Jay Schellen (drums), have today (July 17) announced their “Classic Tales Of Yes” tour in the U.S. starting September 24 in Bethlehem, PA and ending November 4 in Riverside, CA. Look for the tour—which is the latest presentation of their ongoing concert series illuminating their classic music—to include many iconic tracks from the influential … Continue reading YES Announce US Tour: Classic Tales of Yes →

July 19, 1986 – Van Halen headline the Texxas Jam at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, preceeded by Dio, Loverboy, Krokus, Keel and Bachman-Turner Overdrive who are joined by Leslie West on “Mississippi Queen. July 19, 1976 – Deep Purple disband at the end of their UK tour. David Coverdale goes on to form Whitesnake, and the classic line up of Blackmore, Gillan, Glover, Lord … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 19 in Classic Rock →