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CDJ Today: February 26 in Classic Rock
February 26, 1985 – Bruce Springsteen wins his first Grammy for Best Male Vocal Performance for “Dancing In The Dark.” To date, Springsteen has won 20 Grammys. February 26, 1997 – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart of Rush receive the Order of Canada, the highest civilian award from the Canadian government, for significant achievement in important fields of human endeavor. They are … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 26 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: February 1 in Classic Rock
February 1, 2007 – Wayne Fontana, frontman for Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders, is arrested after pouring gasoline on a bailiff’s car and setting it on fire – while the bailiff was in the car. The police had been dispatched to collect a debt Fontana owed. He later shows up at his court hearing dressed as … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 1 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: January 28 in Classic Rock
January 28, 1985 – The charity single “We Are The World” is recorded in Los Angeles to benefit African famine relief. The single is the brainchild of activist Harry Belafonte and was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. The song features Paul Simon, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Perry, Huey Lewis, Bob … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 28 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: January 22 in Classic Rock
January 22, 2004 – The Bottom Line nightclub in New York City is forced to close its doors after failed negotiations with its landlord, New York University. Bruce Springsteen offers to pay their back rent if they can work out a new lease, but the deal does not come to fruition. January 22, 1990 – Guns N’ … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 22 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: January 5 in Classic Rock
January 5, 2004 – Ray Davies of the Kinks is shot in the leg in New Orleans trying to recover his date’s stolen purse. The shooter is immediately caught, but released three years later because Davies couldn’t make it back to Louisiana with only three days notice for the trial. January 5, 1973 – Bruce Springsteen releases his debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 5 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: November 27 in Classic Rock
November 27, 1967 – The Beatles release Magical Mystery Tour, which goes on to sell over 6 million copies in the U.S. Released as a double EP in the UK and an LP in the U.S., the album included the soundtrack to the film of the same name and was nominated for a Grammy. November 27, 1991 – Freddie Mercury’s … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 27 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: November 22 in Classic Rock
November 22, 1963 – The Beatles release their second album With The Beatles which becomes only the second album in history to sell a million copies in the U.K. Half of the 14 songs on the album are covers. November 22, 1968 – The Beatles release their 9th studio album The Beatles, commonly known as the … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 22 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: November 10 in Classic Rock
November 10, 1986 – Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band release Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Live/1975-85; it sells one-million copies in one day. Live/1975–85 is the second best selling live album in U.S. history, selling 13x platinum, trailing only Garth Brooks’ Double Live. November 10, 2014 – Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan is arrested after an alleged air rage incident on a … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 10 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 17 in Classic Rock
October 17, 1980 – Bruce Springsteen releases The River, a double album. It sells over 5 million copies. October 17, 1964 – The Rolling Stones release their second album, 12 X 5. It sells over 500,000 copies in the U.S., and features only three originals – the rest are covers. October 18, 1988 – The Traveling Wilburys release their debut album … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 17 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: September 29 in Classic Rock
September 29, 1989 – Bruce Springsteen and a few of his bodyguards stop for a beer at Matt’s Saloon in Prescott, AZ on a motorcycle ride. The small town quickly figures out Springsteen is there and packs the saloon when he agrees to jam with the house band for an hour. He also makes a generous $100,000 donation to a barmaid … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 29 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: September 23 in Classic Rock
September 23, 1980 – Bob Marley collapses on stage during a concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Marley had collapsed in New York’s Central Park while jogging two days before and was told to immediately cancel the U.S. tour, but flew to Pittsburgh to perform one final performance. This was the last time Marley ever appeared on stage. He died … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 23 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: September 2 in Classic Rock
September 2, 1989 – Ozzy Osbourne is charged with threatening to kill his wife Sharon. Sharon later said, “He went to bed. I was reading downstairs. He came down in his underpants, sat on the sofa right opposite me and said, ‘We’ve come to a decision.’ I was like, ‘Yeah’ — sort of sarcastic — … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 2 in Classic Rock