Hollywood Vampires have released the official music video for the song “I Want My Now” from their second album Rise. Watch it in the player below. The group is an unlikely trio made up of Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper and Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp. And yet, in spite of their … Continue reading Watch the Official Video for “I Want My Now” by Hollywood Vampires →

British photographer Terry O’Neil, known for his iconic photographs of Elton John, The Beatles, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and many others, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the age of 81. The acclaimed photographer died at his home in London following a long battle with cancer, announced Iconic Images, the agency that … Continue reading Iconic Beatles, Bowie and Stones Photographer Terry O’Neill has Died →

November 8, 1971 – Led Zeppelin release Led Zeppelin IV, which has gone on to sell over 37 million copies worldwide. The 19th century rustic oil painting on the front of the album was purchased by Robert Plant from an antique shop in Reading, England. The four symbols on the album represent each band member. … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 8 in Classic Rock →

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 →