February 18, 1974 – Kiss release their self-titled debut album on Casablanca Records. Warner Bros. dissolved their deal with the record label after the band refused to remove their makeup.  The album initially sold only 75,000 copies, although now it is certified Gold. February 18, 1969 – Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees marries pop star Lulu in Buckinghamshire, England. He … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 18 in Classic Rock →

January 12, 1969 – Led Zeppelin release their self-titled debut album. The album was completely funded by Jimmy Page (who was also the producer) and took only 36 hours to record and mix.  Page also picked out the image of the burning Hindenburg (the “lead zeppelin”) on the cover. Rolling Stone wrote that “The cover of Led Zeppelin … shows the Hindenburg airship, in all its phallic glory, … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 12 in Classic Rock →

On October 26th the Bee Gees’ career-spanning album Timeless; The All-Time Greatest Hits will be released via Capitol/UMe as a 2LP vinyl edition. Already available digitally and on CD, this collection of 21 top hits by one of music’s most influential groups was personally curated by Bee Gees co-founder Barry Gibb. Timeless, with its chronological … Continue reading Bee Gees ‘Timeless’ to be Released on Vinyl →

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and Bee Gees co-founder Barry Gibb will both be knighted as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s annual New Year Honours list. The annual list recognizes achievements of extraordinary people including athletes, politicians, academics and more. Knighthood represents the highest honor. Ringo Starr was previously recognized with an MBE (Member of … Continue reading Ringo Starr and Barry Gibb To Receive Knighthood →

“Stayin’ Alive: A GRAMMY® Salute To The Music Of The Bee Gees” is set to air Sunday, April 16th on CBS. The performance, which marked the 40th anniversary of the landmark soundtrack to the film Saturday Night Fever features performances by Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran, Keith Urban, Andra Day and others, as well as co-founding … Continue reading Grammy Salute to the Bee Gees to Air in April →

Just two days after the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, The Recording Academy®, AEG Ehrlich Ventures, and CBS will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark soundtrack to the film Saturday Night Fever by presenting “Stayin’ Alive: A GRAMMY® Salute To The Music Of The Bee Gees.” Previous GRAMMY® nominee Andra Day, five-time GRAMMY winner Celine … Continue reading “Stayin’ Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees” To Take Place Feb 14th →

Sir George Martin (January 3, 1926 – March 8, 2016) may be best known for his work with the Beatles; he did, after all, produce the majority of the band’s catalog including Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the White Album, and Abbey Road, among others. But it wasn’t just his work … Continue reading 10 Non-Beatles Hits Produced by George Martin →

Pink Floyd‘s Dark Side of the Moon and Simon and Garfunkel’s The Sound of Silence are among 25 new additions to the Library of Congress. Recordings are chosen for the National Recording Registry based on their cultural, artistic and historic importance, says The Associated Press. Dark Side of the Moon, which celebrates its 40th anniversary … Continue reading Pink Floyd and Simon and Garfunkel Albums Among New Additions to Library of Congress →