Kickstarting what promises to be yet another unforgettable summer, Def Leppard unveil a brand-new standalone single entitled “Just Like 73” featuring Tom Morello today! The song arrives on 7” vinyl on August 2, 2024 and will be available in a special color variant only through the band’s D2C store and in black at all retailers. Pre-order HERE or listen in the player below. “Just … Continue reading Def Leppard Release New Single “Just Like 73” Featuring Tom Morello →

June 7, 1993 – Prince turns 35 and gifts himself with a new name that is an unpronounceable symbol, making him, literally, an icon. June 7, 2009 – Bret Michaels is injured during Poison’s performance at the 63rd Tony Awards. While exiting the stage, part of a new descending set struck him on the head and knocked him down.  The following year, Michaels … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 7 in Classic Rock →

May 21, 1966 – Bruce Springsteen and his band The Castiles perform at Freehold Regional High School in New Jersey.  All the band members are juniors at the school. May 21, 2008 – Steven Tyler of Aerosmith checks into a rehab clinic in Pasadena, CA to recover from surgeries that repaired damage to his feet. May 21, 1983 – Def Leppard make their only … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 21 in Classic Rock →

March 31, 2015 – Van Halen releases their first-ever live album to feature original singer David Lee Roth. Recorded on June 21, 2013 at the famed Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, TOKYO DOME LIVE IN CONCERT includes 23 songs, spanning all seven of the band’s albums with Roth. March 31, 1992 – Def Leppard releases Adrenalize, their first album after the death of … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 31 in Classic Rock →

March 18, 1978 – An estimated 350,000 rock fans attend the largest festival of the 70’s, California Jam II in Ontario, California. Performers include Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, Foreigner, Santana, Heart, Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush and Rubicon, featuring a young Jack Blades. March 18, 1975 – The Who’s Tommy premieres in New York. March 18, 2002 – The Ramones and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are among those inducted into the … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 18 in Classic Rock →

July 18, 1981 – The Texxas Jam is held at the Astrodome in Houston. The lineup includes headliner REO Speedwagon, Heart, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult and The Rockets. July 18, 1978 – Def Leppard make their live debut at Westfield School, Sheffield, England in front of about 150 students. They are paid 5 pounds (about $6) by a teacher.  They also have a … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 18 in Classic Rock →

April 23, 2003 – Twisted Sister announce their reformation for their first tour in 16 years.  The following month they kick off the tour on USO military bases in South Korea. April 23, 1963  – Bob Dylan performs his first major solo concert in New York City. Classic Rock Birthdays April 23, 1960 – Steve Clark, guitarist (Def Leppard) … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 23 in Classic Rock →

Rock ‘n’ roll legend Ian Hunter has announced the release of his landmark new album, Defiance Part 1, arriving via the Sun Records label on April 21. The news is accompanied by the release of the album’s first single and music video “Bed of Roses” which features Ringo Starr and Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and … Continue reading Ian Hunter Assembles Historic Lineup for New Album, Releases New Single and Video →

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott and Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon and John Taylor are among those taking part in Mike Garson’s second annual A Bowie Celebration next month. The virtual event will celebrate what would have been David Bowie’s 75th birthday when it live streams for 24 hours beginning the evening of January 8th. … Continue reading Joe Elliott, Simon Le Bon and John Taylor Among Lineup for David Bowie Birthday Celebration →

Queen’s 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness will stream on the band’s YouTube page Friday, May 15th to raise money for the World Health Organization and its COVID-10 relief efforts. The concert, which took place at London’s Wembley Stadium on April 20, 1992 featured surviving Queen members Brian May, Roger Taylor and John … Continue reading Queen’s 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Will Stream Online to Raise Money for COVID-19 Relief →

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 14 Great Rock Drummers Still Drumming →

Def Leppard have released a new clip from the forthcoming concert film London to Vegas. Watch the band’s 2018 performance of “Run Riot” from London’s O2 Arena in the player below. London to Vegas was originally set for release on April 24th via Eagle Rock but has been delayed until May 29th due circumstances surrounding … Continue reading Watch Def Leppard Perform “Run Riot” from Their New Concert Film →