September 1, 1998 – Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan is charged with assault and battery for allegedly hitting a security guard in the head with a microphone during a concert at Pine Knob in Michigan. “I’ve seen everything at Pine Knob, but I’ve never seen it where the lead singer bends over and hits someone,” says the local sheriff. September 1, … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 1 in Classic Rock →

The New Orleans Jazz Fest has a been canceled for the second year in a row as Covid-19 cases in the state of Louisiana rise. Organizers of the festival announced the cancelation Monday, saying in a statement “We now look forward to next spring, when we will present the Festival during its traditional timeframe.” The … Continue reading New Orleans Jazz Fest Canceled As Covid Cases Rise →

The eminently talented Boz Scaggs has announced the release of a brand new album Out of the Blues. Due out July 27th via Concord Records, the album was produced by Scaggs and includes a mix of vintage tunes and original tracks. Check out the first single “Rock and Stick” below. Scaggs made a name for … Continue reading Boz Scaggs Announces New Album ‘Out of the Blues’ →

by Paul Rappaport Van Halen L-I-V-E!!!! Buy, beg, or steal a ticket to see Van Halen live!!!  OMG!  They don’t make ‘em like this anymore!!  I went to the Jones Beach show with Maria Milito and Gerry Martire from Q104.3 here in NY, and we had a blast!  First off, as Maria’s T-shirt rightly stated, … Continue reading Van Halen L-I-V-E and The Columbia Records Radio Hour →

Boz Scaggs will release a new album, his first release of new studio material in 5 years, on March 5th. “It’s one of the easiest projects I’ve ever had. I sang songs that feel entirely comfortable to me,” he told Rolling Stone. “We recorded the 13 tracks to this record in three days. It just … Continue reading Bozz Scaggs To Release New Album This March →