May 7, 2016 – Axl Rose temporarily becomes the lead singer of AC/DC at a show in Lisbon, Portugal, replacing Brian Johnson who had been told by his doctor that continuing to tour could result in permanent deafness. Johnson returned to AC/DC several years later, with the help of new technology for in-ear monitors. May 7, … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 7 in Classic Rock →

May 6, 1937 – The Hindenburg airship crashes in New Jersey, killing 36 people. A photograph from this accident is later used as the cover art for Led Zeppelin’s debut album. May 6, 1965 – Keith Richards suffers insomnia in his hotel room in Florida because of a guitar riff running through his head.  He records the hook, falls asleep and wakes … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 6 in Classic Rock →

May 5, 1963 – At George Harrison‘s urging, the Head of A&R for Decca Records checks out the Rolling Stones at the Crawdaddy Club in London. Within one week, the Stones are signed to Decca. May 5, 2003 – Lewis & Floorwax, two morning DJs from Denver’s KRFX, ask Ted Nugent to leave the studio after he uses derogatory racial terms for … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 5 in Classic Rock →

Pete Townshend has released a brand new single and video. Hear “Can’t Outrun The Truth” now in the player below. The video for “Can’t Outrun The Truth” features Townshend performing acoustic guitar, lap steel and violin, interspersed with scenes of dancer Seirian Griffiths portraying a young man during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.   The track … Continue reading Pete Townshend Releases New Single and Video ‘Can’t Outrun the Truth’ →

Rock ‘n’ roll legend Ian Hunter has announced the release of his landmark new album, Defiance Part 1, arriving via the Sun Records label on April 21. The news is accompanied by the release of the album’s first single and music video “Bed of Roses” which features Ringo Starr and Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and … Continue reading Ian Hunter Assembles Historic Lineup for New Album, Releases New Single and Video →

Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington has died at the age of 71. Rossington was the last surviving founding member of the band. News of his death was announced in a statement posted on the official Lynyrd Skynyrd Facebook page Sunday evening. “It is with our deepest sympathy and sadness that we have to advise, that … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington Dies at 71 →

After 50 years of touring, KISS have announced their final shows ever. The band will embark on a 19-show tour this fall which will culminate in a two-night stint at Madison Square Garden in New York City in early December. See below for a full list of dates. The announcement comes after several years of … Continue reading KISS Announce Final Shows Ever →

U2 will perform a special run of shows in Las Vegas this fall, marking the band’s first live outing in four years. The residency will launch the all-new state-of-the-art venue, MSG Sphere. You can watch the extended trailer for the residency, which aired during this month’s Super Bowl, in the player below. The video features a group … Continue reading U2 Announce Las Vegas Residency →

U2 has released a new, reimagined version of their song “With Or Without You”. The track is the second to be released from their upcoming collection Songs of Surrender, and follows the release of a similarly reimagined version of “Pride (In The Name of Love)” earlier this year. Songs of Surrender is a collection of 40 … Continue reading U2 Releases New Version of ‘With or Without You’ →

David Crosby, legendary musician and member of The Byrds and Crosby Stills Nash and Young, has died at the age of 81, according to a report from Variety. “It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,” reads a statement issued to Variety by the singer-songwriter’s … Continue reading David Crosby Dies at Age 81 →

Peter Gabriel has released a brand new single. The new track is titled “Panopticom” and is the first to be released from Gabriel’s forthcoming record, i/o. You can hear the track in the player below. “The first song is based on an idea I have been working on to initiate the creation of an infinitely … Continue reading Listen: Peter Gabriel Releases New Single “Panopticom” →

Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck has died at the age of 78. News of his death was shared in a statement on the rocker’s social media accounts and his official website on Wednesday. “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing,” the statement … Continue reading Legendary Guitarist Jeff Beck Dies at Age 78 →