October 26, 1991 – Ozzy Osbourne breaks his foot onstage after doing one of his famous “frog leaps” during a concert at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom.  After three more shows, infection sets in causing him to postpone the Theatre of Madness tour. October 26, 1970 – Alta Mae Anderson, mother of Meredith Hunter, The Rolling Stones fan who was killed at the Stones’ Altamont … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 26 in Classic Rock →

August 10, 2012 – During their joint concert in Denver, Kiss and Mötley Crüe announce their donation of $100,000 to a relief fund set up to help the victims of the “Dark Knight” movie shooting that occurred on July 20 in nearby Aurora, Colorado.  Nikki Sixs says, “Following the heartbreaking news of the senseless shootings in Colorado we wanted to do something to … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 10 in Classic Rock →

April 26, 2003 – David Lee Roth corners and detains a knife-wielding man who is  trespassing on his Pasadena estate.  Roth holds him until the police arrive. Says Roth: “Anyone found bearing arms here at night…will be found here in the morning.” It later turns out the man is his neighbor, and is booked on possession of a knife and methamphetamines. April … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 26 in Classic Rock →

February 16, 2005 – Kid Rock is arrested for allegedly punching a DJ at a strip club in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was released after posting a $3,000 bond on a charge of simple assault, a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. Classic Rock Birthdays February 16, 1965 – Dave Lombardo, drums (Slayer)February 16, 1935 – Sonny Bono (born Salvatore Phillip Bono), vocals (Sonny & Cher) … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 16 in Classic Rock →

Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eurythmics and Carly Simon will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Rock Hall President Greg Harris announced today. Also joining the Hall in the performer’s category are Lionel Ritchie, Dolly Parton and Eminem. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will be inducted in … Continue reading Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reveals Class of 2022 →

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the list of nominees for induction into the Hall in 2022. The list features a number of acts who were previously nominated but didn’t make the cut such as Judas Priest, the New York Dolls and Pat Benatar as well as several first time nominees including … Continue reading Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Nominees →

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 →

Duran Duran bassist John Taylor tested positive for COVID-19, the 59-year old has revealed. In a statement on the group’s official Facebook page, Tayor says he received his positive diagnosis nearly three weeks ago and after suffering only mild symptoms at first, ended up with what he says he “would describe as a ‘Turbo-Charged Flu’. “I … Continue reading Duran Duran’s John Taylor Reveals Coronavirus Diagnosis →

Queen guitarist Brian May will induct Def Leppard into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this month, it was revealed Wednesday morning. Other presenters announced include Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor (inducting The Cure), Harry Styles (inducting Steve Nicks), the Talking Heads’ David Byrne (inducting Radiohead), The Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs (inducting The Zombies), … Continue reading Brian May, Trent Reznor Among Presenters for 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony →

A very diverse group of artists have been influenced by David Bowie and covered his songs over the years. Here are our top ten favorite covers of David Bowie songs. 10 (TIE) “Golden Years” by Marilyn Manson On 1998’s Dead Man on Campus soundtrack, Marilyn Manson covered this 1976 song from the Station to Station … Continue reading 10 Great David Bowie Covers We Love →

Duran Duran will be honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers at the 2016 ASCAP Awards next month, it has been revealed. The band will receive the Golden Note Award, which honors songwriters, composers and artists who have “achieved extraordinary career milestones.”  In a statement, ASCAP president Paul Williams said the band … Continue reading Duran Duran to Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award →

Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes has left the band’s Paper Gods tour temporarily, reveals a statement released by the band. Rhodes has returned to the UK to attend to an urgent family matter. Duran Duran have just kicked off the third leg of the tour. “I am devastated to be missing even a single date … Continue reading Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes Leaves ‘Paper Gods’ Tour →