August 3, 1968 – The Newport Pop Festival begins in Costa Mesa, CA.  It is the first concert with more than 100,000 paid attendees.  Performers include The Grateful Dead, Alice Cooper, Canned Heat, Electric Flag, Iron Butterfly, Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Sonny & Cher, Steppenwolf and Tiny Tim.  Admission was $5.50 per day for the … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 3 in Classic Rock →

Styx revealed details of their new album this week and announced a summer tour that will see the band performing in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nevada and Texas. Crash of the Crown is due out June 18th via the band’s label, Alpha Dog 2T/UMe and available on clear vinyl, black vinyl, CD, … Continue reading Styx Detail New Album ‘Crash of the Crown’, Announce Tour →

“I think I’ve gotten a little more obvious, lyrically. Doing it for so long and growing up just wanting to be a songwriter – I’m the lead singer by default – I think the comfort level that comes with success, and also surrounding yourself with the best bandmates you could ever want, builds confidence to … Continue reading Write and Reign: Collective Soul Writes, Records Album ‘Blood’, Rules Road on Tour →

“We’ve never toured with them, but we’ve played with them off and on throughout our career. I know musically it works. Anytime we play together it’s an awesome show. Collective Soul are great showmen. They have a fantastic catalog. I’m really pleased that it finally came together.” The “it” Gin Blossoms lead vocalist-rhythm guitarist Robin … Continue reading New Memorable Experience: Gin Blossoms, Collective Soul Team for ‘Now’s the Time’ Tour →