July 30, 1991 – Axl Rose throws a fit when his limo driver is cited for an illegal left turn as he was driving the singer to a Guns N’ Roses show at the Forum in Los Angeles.  Axl tells the Inglewood policeman that he will cancel the concert unless he tears up the ticket.  Police say … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 30 in Classic Rock →

Eric Clapton’s previously unreleased 1991 performance of the blues classic “Key To The Highway (Live at Royal Albert Hall)” is available now digitally via Warner Records. (Clapton delivers a masterful performance of the song which leads off the Blues set in his upcoming album The Definitive 24 Nights out June 23. Listen to the track here or in the … Continue reading Eric Clapton Releases New Track And Video For “Key To The Highway (Live at Royal Albert Hall, 1991) →

Buddy Guy has been consistently releasing records for more than five decades and it’s clear, with a new album due out this month, the guitar legend’s career is, like the Blues, well…  alive and well. The Blues is Alive and Well, Guy’s 18th solo album, features guest appearances by some big names: Jeff Beck and Keith Richards … Continue reading Buddy Guy Recruits Jeff Beck, Rolling Stones for New Album →

In the summer of 2016, Jeff Beck celebrated 50 years of his musical career with a special concert at the famous Hollywood Bowl. The setlist reached back to his first recordings with The Yardbirds in 1966 and came right up to date with tracks from his most recent album “Loud Hailer.” As the evening progressed … Continue reading Jeff Beck ‘Live At The Hollywood Bowl’ Due Out Next Week →

After wrapping up a three-day run at the Chicago Theater this past weekend, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks band weren’t ready to call it a night. Instead, the duo headed over to Legends where they made a surprise appearance on stage with Buddy Guy. Check out the full show in the … Continue reading Watch Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks Make Surprise Appearance with Buddy Guy →

Hailed by critics and fans alike as the ‘Guitar Event Of The Year,’ the multi-artist celebration known as the Experience Hendrix Tour is set to return in 2016. This next edition of the Experience Hendrix Tour will encompass 27 performances this coming February and March, stopping in more than two dozen cities along the east … Continue reading 2016 Experience Hendrix Tour To Feature Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde, Jonny Lang, Among Others →

At 79 years old, Buddy Guy has a long list of accolades to his name, including the #1 Blues album in the U.S. with his newest release, Born to Play Guitar. But the blues legend doesn’t put too much weight on those achievements. “Who am I to think about what I’ve done? I don’t know if … Continue reading Buddy Guy Discusses New Album, His Biggest Achievements, and the Blues Today →

Legendary blues icon and six-time Grammy Award winning artist Buddy Guy claims the #1 spot this week on Billboard’s Top Blues Album charts this week with his latest masterpiece Born To Play Guitar, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Released July 31st on Silvertone/RCA Records, Born To Play Guitar marks Guy’s fifth #1 album on Billboard’s Top … Continue reading Buddy Guy’s ‘Born To Play Guitar’ Goes To #1 on Blues Chart →

At 79 years old, Buddy Guy is still doing his thing, both in the studio and on the road. His latest album, Born to Play Guitar was released July 31st and quickly became the #1 Blues album in the US.  The blues legend is also out on the road in support of the release. Check … Continue reading Buddy Guy Performs Ray Charles’ ‘What’d I Say’ →

by Paul Rappaport Authentic.  Is there any better word in music? Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, B.B. King – these are the guys who, along with others like Willy Dixon, Little Walter, Otis Rush and more, invented and shaped the real blues as we know it. I remember listening in to an interview we had set … Continue reading Buddy Guy: AUTHENTIC →

Milwaukee’s Summerfest Music Festival has announced its 2015 lineup and as usual, the festival features a wide array of musical genres. The Doobie Brothers will headline one of the festival’s ground stages, as will legendary Blues guitarist Buddy Guy, Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Whitesnake, The Flaming Lips, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Kansas, and Elvin Bishop. … Continue reading Milwaukee’s Summerfest Announces 2015 Festival Lineup →

In the wake of a wildly successful twenty-five date national excursion this past March and April, the Experience Hendrix Tour is set to launch another trek across the U.S. in September and October. The Experience Hendrix Tour has been paying homage to the musical genius of Jimi Hendrix for over a decade, bringing together a … Continue reading Experience Hendrix Tour Returns This Fall →