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 →

July 15, 1998 – Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer narrowly escapes serious injury when his Ferrari convertible catches on fire at a gas station.  He is admitted to the hospital with second-degree burns on his arms and hands.  The Ferrari is destroyed. Top 20 Classic Rock Drummers Still Drumming Classic Rock Birthdays July 15, 1956 – Joe Satriani, guitar (Satriani, Chickenfoot, G3) July 15, 1966 – Jason … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 15 in Classic Rock →

There are tons of lists of the best rock drummers ever, but ours ranks the best drummers that are still playing. You may not be able to see them with their original bands, and it’s possible they may never play again live, but at least there is the potential to still witness their greatness.  It wasn’t … Continue reading Top 15 Classic Rock Drummers Still Drumming →

DO YOU WANT TO ROCK!!!  DO YOU WANT TO ROCK LIKE ROCK WAS MEANT TO BE!!!  DO YOU WANT TO ROCK LIKE AC/DC, VAN HALEN, DEEP PURPLE, THE WHO, JUDAS PRIEST, AEROSMITH, ETC., ETC., ETC.!!  DO YOU WANT TO HEAR BIG ASS DRUM SOUNDS LIKE FROM THE 80’S!!  DO YOU WANT TO HEAR BASS LINES … Continue reading Chickenfoot! Hot!!! Rock Like It Ought-a Be! →

On March 10, supergroup Chickenfoot will release “Divine Termination,” its first new tune in 5 years on BEST + LIVE, the group’s first ever best of collection. Chickenfoot features front man Sammy Hagar, guitar god Joe Satriani, bassist Michael Anthony (Van Halen), and drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Watch the video for “Divine … Continue reading Chickenfoot: “Divine Termination” (Official Video) →