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CDJ Today: January 16 in Classic Rock
January 16, 1978 – Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols falls through a glass door at a San Francisco hotel while overdosing , and is rushed to a hospital. Days later, the group disbands. January 16, 1985 – It’s day #6 of the first Rock in Rio festival held in Rio de Janeiro. The ten-day festival featured artists … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 16 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: January 6 in Classic Rock
January 6, 1976 – Peter Frampton releases one of the biggest double live albums in history, Frampton Comes Alive! The album goes on to sell over 11 million copies in the U.S. January 6, 1993 – Bill Wyman formally exits the Rolling Stones after 31 years. He is replaced on the road by touring bassist Darryl Jones. January 6, 2001 – Pink Floyd guitarist David … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 6 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: January 11 in Classic Rock
January 11, 1985 – The first Rock in Rio festival kicks off in Rio de Janeiro. The 10-day festival features Queen, AC/DC, Yes, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, The Scorpions and Whitesnake. About 1.4 million people attend the shows. January 11, 2004 – Ted Nugent needs 40 stitches in his leg after a chainsaw accident occurs while filming his reality TV show, Surviving Nugent: The Ted … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 11 in Classic Rock
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AC/DC, Tony Bennett, Paul McCartney Among 2022 GRAMMY Nominees
AC/DC, Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney are among the list of nominees for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards revealed today by the Recording Academy. AC/DC has been nominated for Best Rock Album for Power Up, competing with Paul McCartney’s McCartney III, Foo Fighters’ Medicine At Midnight, Chris Cornell’s No One Sings Like You Anymore Vol. … Continue reading AC/DC, Tony Bennett, Paul McCartney Among 2022 GRAMMY Nominees
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Top 15 Classic Rock Christmas Songs
When it comes to the holidays, older really is better. Aside from Twisted Sister’s 2006 version of “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” all of the songs on of list of the top 15 classic rock Christmas songs have been out for at least two decades, and in the case of Chuck Berry, six decades! But … Continue reading Top 15 Classic Rock Christmas Songs
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Watch AC/DC’s New Music Video for “Witch’s Spell”
AC/DC have shared a brand new video for “Witch’s Spell”. Directed, edited and animated by Wolf & Crow using band performance footage shot by Clemens Habicht, the band and their creative director Josh Cheuse have brought this stand out track from Power Up to life. Watch the “Witch’s Spell” music video in the player below. Power Up … Continue reading Watch AC/DC’s New Music Video for “Witch’s Spell”
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Watch AC/DC’s New Video for “Demon Fire”
AC/DC premiered their new music video for “Demon Fire” today. The release comes as the band celebrates their new album Power Up going #1 in 18 countries including the US, the UK and their home country of Australia. The video for “Demon Fire” was directed and animated by Ben Ib and features video game-esque imagery … Continue reading Watch AC/DC’s New Video for “Demon Fire”
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Hear AC/DC’s New Single “Realize”
AC/DC today released their new single “Realize”. The song is the second single from the band’s forthcoming album Power Up. Heart it now in the player below. “Realize” follows the album’s first single, “Shot In The Dark” which was released last month. You can watch the music video for “Shot In The Dark” here. Power … Continue reading Hear AC/DC’s New Single “Realize”
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Watch AC/DC’s New Music Video for “Shot In The Dark”
AC/DC has released a music video for their new single “Shot In The Dark”. Directed by longtime collaborator David Mallet, the video premiered on YouTube Monday morning and was preceded by a conversation between Mallet and band members Angus Young, Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams, as they reminisced about the group’s biggest and best music … Continue reading Watch AC/DC’s New Music Video for “Shot In The Dark”
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AC/DC Release New Single, Detail New Album ‘Power Up’
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’
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AC/DC Confirm New Single “Shot In The Dark” Coming Wednesday
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
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AC/DC Shares Clip of New Song “Shot in the Dark”
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”