August 30, 1965 – Bob Dylan releases his sixth studio album, Highway 61 Revisited. It is Dylan’s first mostly electric album, and receives much critical acclaim and platinum status. August 30, 1969 – The second Isle Of Wight Festival takes place in front of 150,000 people over a 3-day period. Acts include Bob Dylan, The Band, Joe Cocker, Free, The Moody … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 30 in Classic Rock →

June 22, 2005 – Ted Nugent is ordered to pay $3,500 per month in child support to Karen Gutowski of Dover, NH.  While married to his current wife, Shemane, with whom he has 4 children, Nugent fathered a son with Gutowski in 1994. June 22, 1981 –  Mark David Chapman says that “God has told me to plead guilty” to the charge of murdering … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 22 in Classic Rock →

June 13, 1983 – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble release their debut album Texas Flood which was recorded in only three days at Jackson Browne’s personal studio. The album is later certified double platinum. June 13, 2003 – David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and Sting receive a CBE award (Commander of the British Empire) at the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Sting states, “I’m surprised and flattered to receive this honour…If … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 13 in Classic Rock →

May 9, 1992 – Bruce Springsteen makes his North American network television debut on Saturday Night Live with host Tom Hanks. He performs three songs to promote his two recently-released albums, Lucky Town and Human Touch. May 9, 1974 – Bruce Springsteen opens a show for headliner Bonnie Raitt, who insists on him playing his full 2-hour set, rare for an opener. … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 9 in Classic Rock →

April 25, 1980 – Black Sabbath release their ninth studio album, Heaven and Hell. It’s the first Sabbath album to feature Ronnie James Dio as lead singer, who replaced Ozzy Osbourne.  The album goes on to reach platinum status in the U.S. April 25, 1988 – Doc McGhee, manager of Bon Jovi and Mötley Crüe, pleads guilty to importing more than 40,000 lbs of … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 25 in Classic Rock →

2024 is shaping up to be a big year for Billy Joel. The Piano Man announced awhile back that he will be wrapping up his longtime residency at Madison Square Garden in July (after his 150th show).  He will turning 75 on May 9th. And — perhaps most significantly — he released his first new … Continue reading Billy Joel: 20 Deep Cuts →

Today, Billy Joel released his first new music video in decades for the new single “Turn the Lights Back On”. Directed by Warren Fu (Daft Punk, Dua Lipa) and Freddy Wexler, the video utilizes groundbreaking technology from Deep Voodoo (Kendrick Lamar, Juice WRLD), and showcases Billy Joel performing the beloved track throughout the different decades … Continue reading Billy Joel Releases First New Video in Decades for ‘Turn The Lights Back On’ →

Billy Joel has released his first new single in decades. Titled “Turn The Lights Back On”, the track is available on digital and streaming platforms now here. You can watch the lyric video for the song in the video player below. “I had no intention of writing, or singing, or recording in a studio ever … Continue reading Billy Joel Releases New Single “Turn The Lights Back On”: Watch & Listen →

Billy Joel will perform at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, the Recording Academy announced this week. His performance at the February 4th event will come on the heels of his new single, “Turn The Lights Back On”, due out February 1st. “Turn The Lights Back On” marks the Piano Man’s first new single in decades. Billy … Continue reading Billy Joel Announced as Performer at 2024 GRAMMY Awards →

January 25, 2006 – Mötley Crüe receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We’re across the street from the Erotica Museum and Frederick’s of Hollywood. This is a perfect place for us to be,” bassist Nikki Sixx told an estimated 600 screaming fans. January 25, 2003 – Billy Joel crashes his Mercedes in Long Island, New York.  He … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 25 in Classic Rock →

Columbia Records announces the release of Billy Joel’s first new single in decades, “Turn The Lights Back On,” arriving on Thursday February 1, 2024. The song will be available on all digital and streaming platforms as well as on limited-edition 7” vinyl. You can pre-order/pre-save “Turn The Lights Back On” here. A lyric video for the track will also … Continue reading Billy Joel Unveils First New Single In Decades “Turn The Lights Back On” February 1st →

He hasn’t released an album of new material since 1993, but Billy Joel’s place in the pop-rock pantheon is secure nonetheless. His concerts are still massively popular, of course. But beyond that, Joel’s back catalog — the first half of which is the subject of The Vinyl Collection, Vol. 1, a new box set from … Continue reading Billy Joel’s Top 10 Albums →