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CDJ Today: February 8 in Classic Rock
February 8, 2006 – David Bowie is awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. It is his second Grammy, the first being for the “Jazzin’ for Blue Jean” video in 1985. He posthumously wins four more Grammys for the Blackstar release bringing his total to six. Top 10 David Bowie Covers Classic Rock Birthdays February 8, 1961 – Vince … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 8 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: December 11 in Classic Rock
December 11, 1968 – Filming begins on The Rolling Stones‘ Rock And Roll Circus movie. Conceived by Mick Jagger, the event was comprised of two concerts on a circus stage and included such acts as John Lennon and his fiancée Yoko Ono performing as part of a supergroup called The Dirty Mac, along with Eric … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 11 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 24 in Classic Rock
October 24, 2005 – Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille is sentenced to 80 days in jail for his “no contest” plea to driving under the influence of alcohol. DeVille, born Bruce Johannesson, was ticketed in August after hitting a parked car while backing out of his girlfriend’s driveway. His girlfriend received minor injuries in the crash. He also receives five years probation and … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 24 in Classic Rock
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Ann Wilson Releases New Album with Tripsitter
Ann Wilson, known the world over as a founder and the lead singer/songwriter of the barrier-breaking band Heart has released a new record with her band Tripsitter. Titled Another Door, the album features all-original material. It marks the first time since the ‘70s that Ann has written a full-length album collectively with a band. Tripsitter … Continue reading Ann Wilson Releases New Album with Tripsitter
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Ann Wilson – Another Door
Listen Link: https://ampl.ink/1ODVo Ann Wilson, known the world over as a founder and the lead singer/songwriter of the barrier-breaking band Heart is releasing a new record with Tripsitter, ANOTHER DOOR, on September 29, 2023. Prior to starting the 2023 tour, Ann Wilson and her band Tripsitter finished ANOTHER DOOR, a record of all-original material, which … Continue reading Ann Wilson – Another Door
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CDJ Today: October 4 in Classic Rock
October 4, 1986 – Dan Rather is mugged by two men who repeatedly ask him “Kenneth, what’s the frequency?” The incident later influences the R.E.M. song “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?” Years later, in 1994, in an attempt to get in contact with someone who might be able to identify the frequency and put an end to the voices … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 4 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 3 in Classic Rock
October 3, 1978 – The members of Aerosmith bail out 28 fans who are arrested for smoking pot and underage drinking at their concert in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They pay approximately $4,200 in bail and fines. October 3, 1992 – Sinead O’Connor, without telling producers in advance, tears up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 3 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: September 15 in Classic Rock
September 15, 2014 – Apple release a tool to remove U2‘s new album, Songs of Innocence, from iTunes accounts after giving away the music for free. Songs of Innocence is considered the biggest album launch in history because about half a billion iTunes users owned it on the day of its release. Apple reportedly gave U2 a large blanket … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 15 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: August 8 in Classic Rock
August 8, 1969 – The photo session for the cover of The Beatles Abbey Road album takes place on the crossing outside the Abbey Road studios. Photographer Iain McMillan, balanced on a step-ladder in the middle of the road, takes only six shots of John, Ringo, Paul, and George walking across the zebra crossing while a policeman … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 8 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: July 17 in Classic Rock
July 17, 1979 – Gary Moore leaves Thin Lizzy for the final time to support his solo career, with the blessing of Phil Lynott. He is replaced by Midge Ure. July 17, 1994 – Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss raid a Kiss convention in Michigan to reclaim their Kiss costumes that were stolen more than a decade ago. July 17, … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 17 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: July 6 in Classic Rock
July 6, 1957 – John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time at The Woolton Church Parish Fete where The Quarry Men (featuring Lennon) were appearing. McCartney impresses Lennon by playing Eddie Cochran’s “Twenty Flight Rock” and “Be-Bop-A-Lula” from Gene Vincent. He also shows Lennon how to tune his guitar, something he’d been paying someone else to … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 6 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: June 15 in Classic Rock
June 15, 1999 – Santana release their 18th studio album, Supernatural. It sells an estimated 30 million copies worldwide and garners Santana nine Grammy Awards, breaking the record held by Michael Jackson for most Grammys in one year. June 15, 1967 – Peter Green leaves the John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and goes on to form Fleetwood Mac with bandmate John McVie … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 15 in Classic Rock