September 21, 1978 – “Do you remember, the 21st night of September?”  is the first line of Earth, Wind & Fire’s song  “September.”  Song co-writer Allee Willis says the line wasn’t written for any particular reason – it just sounded good. “We went through all the dates: ‘Do you remember the first, the second, the third, the fourth … ‘ … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 21 in Classic Rock →

June 26, 1996 – Van Halen announce that Sammy Hagar is leaving the band and that David Lee Roth will again become the lead singer.  Hagar reunites with the Van Halen brothers for a 2004 tour that is quite successful, but once again, the two factions split. June 26, 1973 – Keith Richards and his girlfriend Anita Pallenberg are arrested on drug and gun … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 26 in Classic Rock →

The voice of Rock ‘N Roll, former Free and Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers has announced the forthcoming release of Midnight Rose, his first album of new and original material since 1999’s Electric. The album is scheduled for release on September 22nd on the iconic Memphis label Sun Records, the label that brought us Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy … Continue reading Paul Rodgers Announces New Album →

As anyone knows, the supergroup is a risky proposition in rock and roll. Since the ‘60s, there have been quite a few supergroups — bands made up exclusively (or at least primarily) of musicians who have already achieved success with other bands. Sometimes even ideas that sound good on paper don’t necessarily gel on vinyl. … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Supergroups →

From the pandemic to the election to the lockdowns and so much more, what a helluva year 2020 has been – and not in a good way! Sadly, this year has also taken away too many of our shining rock n’ roll stars. Here is a look back at some of the people who shaped … Continue reading Remembering Rockers We Lost in 2020 →

Brian Howe, former lead vocalist of Bad Company has died at the age of 66. Reps for the late rocker confirmed the news, first reported by TMZ, on Thursday. “It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of a loving father, friend and musical icon, Brian Howe,” his manager Paul … Continue reading Former Bad Company Singer Brian Howe Dead at 66 →

Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced that their final performance as a band will be in their hometown of Jacksonville, Florida at EverBank Field (home of the NFL team the Jaguars) on September 2nd. The band announced in January that after more than 40 years and over 60 albums together, they were embarking on their final tour. … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Hometown Stadium For Their Final Show →

For anyone who ever watched 60 Minutes, think of this as the “A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney” bit at the end of each show.  Kind of fitting as this is my year-end blog. Who the heck are the voters for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame??  Try as they do, they never seem … Continue reading Having Some Fun at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Expense →

Joe Walsh and Bad Company have announced a co-headlining tour which will kick off May 12th in Dallas and continue through July 3rd, wrapping up in Nashville, TN. As co-headliners, Joe Walsh and Bad Company will rotate the headlining spot for each show. “I had always hoped that we would do something together and so … Continue reading Joe Walsh and Bad Company Announce Co-Headlining Tour →

Paul Rodgers, longtime singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with Bad Company, has partnered with 429 Records and is gearing up for the release of “The Royal Sessions”—a lovingly crafted collection of classic R&B and soul songs re-imagined by the iconic rock singer recorded at Memphis’ Royal Studios, historic home of Willie Mitchell and Hi Records, with … Continue reading Paul Rodgers’ ‘The Royal Sessions’ [WATCH] →

Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced a co-headline tour that takes the bands coast-to-coast for 12 dates.  Both bands celebrate significant 40th anniversaries in 2013, with Lynyrd Skynyrd having released their debut album on August 13, 1973 and Bad Company being formed that same year.  While the pair have shared the stage and Paul … Continue reading Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Tour →