September 21, 1978 – “Do you remember, the 21st night of September?”  is the first line of Earth, Wind & Fire’s song  “September.”  Song co-writer Allee Willis says the line wasn’t written for any particular reason – it just sounded good. “We went through all the dates: ‘Do you remember the first, the second, the third, the fourth … ‘ … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 21 in Classic Rock →

February 6, 2001 – Guitarist Don Felder is fired from The Eagles. He would later launch a $50 million lawsuit against drummer Don Henley and guitarist Glen Frey, alleging wrongful termination and breach of contract and fiduciary duty. Both parties settled out-of-court for an undisclosed amount.   Folder is a co-writer along with Frey and Henley … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 6 in Classic Rock →

A new exhibit will open at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this month. Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll explores the history of the instruments that have “inspired the musicians and made possible the songs we know and love.” The Play It Loud exhibit, which was previously on display at … Continue reading New Rock Hall Exhibit ‘Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll’ to Open this Month →

Fresh from releasing his critically acclaimed solo album American Rock ‘N’ Roll in April, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and former Eagles guitarist Don Felder has announced three European shows this September. The shows will kick off at Bush Hall in London on September 19th, marking Felder’s first ever UK solo gig. He’ll then head to … Continue reading Don Felder Announces UK and European Tour Dates →

“Both aspects of this occupation are really beautiful and completely segregated, different worlds. I love to walk into a studio when it’s dark, there’s nothing playing, turn on the equipment, no idea, pick up a guitar, start playing something and by the end of the day you’ve made something that’s exciting. I also love taking … Continue reading Class Axe: Don Felder Fills Second Solo Album ‘American Rock ‘N’ Roll’ with Guitar Hero Who’s Who List of Friends →

The new solo album from Don Felder isn’t short on star power. Appropriately titled American Rock ’N’ Roll, the release features some of the biggest names in the business including Sammy Hagar, Slash, Richie Sambora, Peter Frampton, Mick Fleetwood, Alex Lifeson (Rush), Orianthi, Joe Satriani (Chickenfoot) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chickenfoot) among … Continue reading Don Felder Announces New Album Featuring Sammy Hagar, Slash, Peter Frampton, and more →

With more than 40 years as a band, six number one albums and more than a dozen top 40 hits, the Eagles have created an indelible musical legacy. In celebration of that legacy they have announced the release of a brand new career spanning box set Legacy, due out November 2nd. Legacy follows the Eagles … Continue reading The Eagles Announce ‘Legacy’ Compilation →

Don Felder, the former Eagles guitarist turned solo act, will head out on a North American tour this August with dates running into early 2019. Felder was a member of the Eagles for 27 years, putting his mark on numerous Eagles milestones. He originated the music and co-wrote the band’s biggest hit “Hotel California” along … Continue reading Don Felder Announces North American Tour →

Legendary and multi-Platinum rockers Styx – Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards), Todd Sucherman (drums) and Ricky Phillips (bass), along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo – are getting ready to wrap up another busy year of touring in the U.S., having performed over … Continue reading Styx Announce U.S. Tour with REO Speedwagon and Don Felder →

Rock legends REO Speedwagon and Styx, along with very special guest star Don Felder —formerly of the Eagles—will join forces for the “United We Rock” U.S. summer tour, which kicks off in Ridgefield, WA on June 20. Produced by Live Nation, tickets for various cities will go on sale starting February 24. REO Speedwagon and … Continue reading Styx, REO Speedwagon and Don Felder Announce Summer Tour →

Styx and Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles, have announced an exclusive five-night limited engagement in Las Vegas running January 6th through 14th. The residency will take place at The Ventian Theatre inside The Venetian Las Vegas. Tickets for “Styx & Don Felder: Renegades In The Fast Lane” go on sale Friday, August 26th at … Continue reading Styx and Don Felder Announce Vegas Residency →

When it was announced last month that the Eagles would receive the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors this coming December, fans were outraged that former members Don Felder, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner were not going to be included in the honors. Now a New York based fan is doing something about it. Brandon Butler has … Continue reading Fans Petition For Former Eagles Members to Receive Kennedy Center Honors →