October 22, 1969 – Led Zeppelin release their second studio album, Led Zeppelin II. Jimmy Page produces the album which goes on to sell over 12 million copies in the U.S. October 22, 1990 – Pearl Jam play their first ever concert at the Off Ramp club in Seattle. The band’s name at the time is Mookie Blaylock. October 22, 1976 – Bob … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 22 in Classic Rock →

AC/DC have released their new single “Shot In The Dark” and confirmed the details of the band’s new album Power Up. The long-awaited album is due out November 13 and features 12 new songs from the band. See a full track listing and hear “Shot In The Dark” below. Earlier this week it was confirmed … Continue reading AC/DC Release New Single, Detail New Album ‘Power Up’ →

AC/DC has confirmed the band’s first new song in 6 years is coming this week. “Shot In The Dark” will be released on Wednesday, October 7 at 12am ET. It marks the first track from what is rumored to be the band’s new album, PWR UP. AC/DC announced the news of the new single on … Continue reading AC/DC Confirm New Single “Shot In The Dark” Coming Wednesday →

October 5, 2003 – Surviving Nugent, Ted Nugent’s reality show, set on Nugent’s 2000-acre Michigan ranch, premieres on VH1. Seven contestants compete in a series of challenges, like building an outhouse and skinning a boar, for a new pickup truck and $25,000. October 5, 2008 – Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night finally tie the knot after dating for 20 years. … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 5 in Classic Rock →

AC/DC today shared a clip of what appears to be the band’s first new song in 6 years. Hear the audio clip, posted today on AC/DC’s official YouTube channel, in the player below. Fans, who have been speculating for two years about the possibility of a new album, were elated to finally hear new music, … Continue reading AC/DC Shares Clip of New Song “Shot in the Dark” →

AC/DC today confirmed the band’s lineup after several days of teasing what we can only assume is the announcement of the band’s long-rumored new album. Singer Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams are officially back in the band after nearly two years of speculation by fans that the former members would be … Continue reading AC/DC Confirms Lineup →

AC/DC appear to be teasing something – perhaps the announcement of their long-rumored new album – with a cryptic post on the band’s official social media profiles Monday morning. An animated video, seen below, shows the lightning bolt from the the band’s iconic logo as a flickering neon light, accompanied by the sound of an … Continue reading Is AC/DC Finally Ready To Announce Their Long-Rumored New Album? →

September 26, 1975 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show opens in Westwood, California. The movie features a young Meat Loaf along with Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon. Although it proves successful in Westwood, the movie tanks nationwide. It later becomes a cult classic, with midnight theater showings that feature avid audience participation. September 26, 1995 … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 26 in Classic Rock →

September 24, 1998 – Former Guns ’N Roses drummer Steven Adler is sentenced to 150 days in jail for attacking two women in separate domestic violence incidents, which also violates his probation from a 1997 conviction in another domestic violence case.  He is additionally sentenced to three years of probation, with the conditions of undergoing a year of domestic violence … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 24 in Classic Rock →

September 20, 1976 – AC/DC release their third studio album Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. The album is later certified 6x Platinum and in addition to the title track, includes the songs “Big Balls” and “Problem Child.” Classic Rock Birthdays September 20, 1966 – Nuno Bettencourt, guitar (Extreme, Rihanna) September 20, 1967 – Matthew Nelson … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 20 in Classic Rock →