CDJ Today: July 15 in Classic Rock
July 15, 1998 – Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer narrowly escapes serious injury when his Ferrari convertible catches on fire at a gas station. He is admitted to the hospital with second-degree burns on his arms and hands. The Ferrari is destroyed. Top 20 Classic Rock Drummers Still Drumming Classic Rock Birthdays July 15, 1956 – Joe Satriani, guitar (Satriani, Chickenfoot, G3) July 15, 1966 – Jason … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 15 in Classic Rock
CDJ Today: May 7 in Classic Rock
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
CDJ Today: May 6 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
CDJ Today: May 5 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
