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CDJ Today: October 13 in Classic Rock
October 13, 1998 – Eric Clapton opens the Crossroads Centre in Antigua for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. Crossroads Centre Antigua is still a nonprofit organization that offers medically managed detox, residential 12-step treatment programs and family therapy. October 13, 2016 – Bob Dylan is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, “For having created … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 13 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: May 20 in Classic Rock
May 20, 2015 – Whitesnake release “The Purple Album,” a tribute to Deep Purple, featuring songs from singer David Coverdale’s two albums with the band. “It’s a tribute. A homage. It’s a huge thank you from me to Deep Purple for the opportunity I was given over 40 years ago,” states Coverdale. May 20, 1998 – Mötley Crüe‘s Tommy Lee is sentenced to 180 days in jail, … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 20 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: January 23 in Classic Rock
January 23, 2004 – David Palmer, former keyboardist for Jethro Tull, announces he has had a sex change and is now known as Dee Palmer. Palmer was born with genital ambiguity, assigned male at birth, and said her desire to change sex had been an “open secret” in the music business for many years. She did not have her sex change operation until the … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 23 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: September 13 in Classic Rock
September 13, 1991 – Geffen, Nirvana’s record label, throws them a party to celebrate the release of their forthcoming album, Nevermind, and the single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” at Re-bar in Seattle. The band proceeds to tear down all of the Nevermind posters and then starts a food fight. A bouncer ends up kicking the band out of their own party, but they hop in … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 13 in Classic Rock
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Hear “Purple Haze” from the Forthcoming Jimi Hendrix Experience Live Album
A newly released live version of the Jimi Hendrix Experience performing “Purple Haze” is out now. The track is the first to be released from the forthcoming live set, Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969. You can listen to “Purple Haze” in the player below. The album, available now for pre-order, will be released November … Continue reading Hear “Purple Haze” from the Forthcoming Jimi Hendrix Experience Live Album
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Watch: Generation Radio – feat. members of Chicago, Journey, and Rascal Flatts -Release New Single and Video
A new supergroup featuring members of Chicago, Journey and Rascal Flatts will release their debut album on August 12th via Frontiers Music Srl. Dubbed Generation Radio, the band consists of Grammy Award-winning bassist Jay DeMarcus (of the hugely popular country group Rascal Flatts), Jason Scheff (lead vocalist and bass player for Chicago for over 30 … Continue reading Watch: Generation Radio – feat. members of Chicago, Journey, and Rascal Flatts -Release New Single and Video
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10 Classic Rock Songs That Will Inspire You To Vote
Have you voted yet? If not, maybe you need some musical inspiration to either fill out that absentee ballot or go cast it in person. Here are ten handpicked songs to inspire, anger, motivate and delight you. GO VOTE! And now, in alphabetical order by song title: 01 “…And Justice For All” – Metallica (1988) Of course, … Continue reading 10 Classic Rock Songs That Will Inspire You To Vote
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Chicago Plots 2020 Tour with Rick Springfield
Chicago, the legendary “rock band with horns,” has announced a North American summer tour with Rick Springfield. Kicking off on June 12, 2020, in Concord, CA, the co-headlining trek will visit 26 cities across the U.S. and Canada before wrapping up on August 1, 2020, in Rosemont, Illinois. Tickets go on sale to the general … Continue reading Chicago Plots 2020 Tour with Rick Springfield
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New Chicago Live Album & DVD To Drop Next Week
Chicago: VI Decades Live (This Is What We Do) will be released on April 6th. This 4CD + 1DVD set features six decades of previously unreleased Chicago live recordings. The first two CDs in the set are dedicated to the band’s performance at The Isle of Wight Festival in 1970 and showcase songs from their … Continue reading New Chicago Live Album & DVD To Drop Next Week
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Chicago and REO Speedwagon Announce Co-Headlining Tour
REO Speedwagon and Chicago have announced that they will be co-headlining a whirlwind North American tour this summer. The 30 city tour will start on June 13, 2018 in Concord, CA at the Concord Pavilion and will conclude at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Detroit, MI on August 12, 2018. The show promises to … Continue reading Chicago and REO Speedwagon Announce Co-Headlining Tour
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Heart, Joan Jett & Cheap Trick Announce Summer Tour
Heart, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick have announced a 31-date summer tour, titled the “Rock Hall Three for All.” The tour kicks off July 14th in Clarkston, MI with shows scheduled in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas and more. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 19th at 10 am local time. See … Continue reading Heart, Joan Jett & Cheap Trick Announce Summer Tour
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2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
Chicago, Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, The Cars, Yes, Steve Miller and Los Lobos are among the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, announced today. Also included on this year’s ballot are Chic, Janet Jackson, The J.B.’s, Chaka Khan, Nine Inch Nails, N.W.A., The Smiths and The Spinners. Fan votes will comprise a fans’ … Continue reading 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced