Debbie Harry has released a new, no-holds-barred memoir titled Face It. True to her punk roots, the Blondie lead-singer is brutally honest in the recounting of her life story and how she rose to fame, sharing details that others might hesitate to reveal. In an excerpt previewed in The Sunday Times, Harry recounts a story … Continue reading Debbie Harry Talks Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll in a New Tell-All Memoir →

Whether you’re planning your costume in July, or panicking the night before your party, here are 10 classic rock Halloween costumes that are sure to be a hit. 10 Joan Jett Joan Jett’s punk rock look is instantly recognizable yet easy to put together. Pair black eye make-up with a black wig and black leather … Continue reading 10 Best Classic Rock Halloween Costumes →

September 14, 1984 – MTV debuts its first ever video awards show, hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler in New York at Radio City Music Hall. The Cars win Video of the Year for “You Might Think”. Among the Video of the Year nominees were Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and The Police “Every Breath You Take”. David Bowie wins … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 14 in Classic Rock →

September 11, 2001 – Radio doesn’t play much music today as almost every station airs news feeds regarding the 9/11 tragedy.  The country collectively mourns our dead and injured, and also the loss of our American innocence. September 11, 2003 – Tommy Chong, one-half of the comedy team of Cheech and Chong, is sentenced to nine months in federal … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 11 in Classic Rock →

Timed with this week’s 50th anniversary of David Bowie’s landmark 1969 single “Space Oddity”, Mattel has announced the release of a David Bowie themed Barbie doll. The toymaker said in a statement that the doll pays homage to a “pioneer of sound and vision whose music continues to show the world how to reach for … Continue reading Mattel Announces David Bowie Barbie Doll →

A new video for David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” will premiere at a NASA event in Washington later this month and be posted on YouTube shortly after its debut. The video commemorates the breakthrough single’s 50th anniversary, as well as 50 years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon. The event, titled National Symphony Orchestra Pops … Continue reading 50th Anniversary of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” to Be Celebrated with New Video, New 7″ Single Box Set →

July 9, 1995 – Jerry Garcia performs his last concert with the Grateful Dead at Chicago’s Soldier Field.  At the time, no one knew this would be Garcia’s last show, even Garcia himself.  Although he’d been clean for several years, Garcia had returned to using drugs to ease some physical ailments.  He died exactly one month later at … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 9 in Classic Rock →

July 3, 1988 – The final Texxas Jam takes place at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas – it is now called the “Monsters of Rock.” The headliners are Van Halen, the Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica and Kingdom Come.  During Van Halen’s set, Sammy Hagar loses his voice and promises the crowd Van Halen will play a free concert in Dallas … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 3 in Classic Rock →

What makes a great autobiography? Honesty, great stories, and the willingness of the author to really go deep. The following books have either stood the test of time, or have recently topped the charts and gotten enthusiastic reviews from critics and fans alike.  Sadly, two of our choices feature artists who have passed – David Bowie and … Continue reading 10 Great Classic Rock Autobiographies You Need to Read →

June 25, 2010 – Rush receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Musicians Institute.  They are inducted by Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan and Donna Halper, a former music director at Cleveland’s WMMS-FM who was among the first to champion the band on their debut album. June 25, 2004 – After a final encore … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 25 in Classic Rock →