November 28, 1974 – John Lennon makes his last ever concert appearance when he joins Elton John on stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lennon performs three songs: “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night,” “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” and “I Saw Her Standing There.”  Lennon had lost a bet to Elton, who guaranteed … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 28 in Classic Rock →

Hear My Song: The Collection, 1966–1995 is a stunning 19-CD box set celebrating the legacy of the incomparable Laura Nyro, set for release on December 6th. This limited-edition collection offers the most comprehensive exploration of her career to date, shining a well-deserved spotlight on one of music’s most innovative and influential artists.  The Hear My Song box set is … Continue reading Career-Defining Laura Nyro Box Set Due Out Next Month →

September 2, 1989 – Ozzy Osbourne is charged with threatening to kill his wife Sharon. Sharon later said, “He went to bed. I was reading downstairs. He came down in his underpants, sat on the sofa right opposite me and said, ‘We’ve come to a decision.’ I was like, ‘Yeah’ — sort of sarcastic — … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 2 in Classic Rock →

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 →

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 →

The highly anticipated sequel to legendary mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap” has begun production, almost 40 years to the day that the original film was released in March, 1984! The film is being shot in New Orleans, with Rob Reiner directing and Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer all reprising their iconic roles as the … Continue reading “This Is Spinal Tap 2” In Production →

February 24, 1975 – Led Zeppelin release their sixth album Physical Graffiti. It’s a double album featuring 8 new songs, and songs left over from their previous albums Led Zeppelin III, Led Zeppelin IV and Houses Of The Holy.  Featuring an intricate die-cut cover of a New York City brownstone, the album goes on to sell over 8 million copies in the … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 24 in Classic Rock →

February 10, 1978 – Van Halen release their self-titled debut album. The album goes on to sell over ten million copies in the U.S. and makes Van Halen one of only six rock bands to have two albums reach diamond status. February 10, 1998 – Axl Rose is arrested and charged with verbally abusing an employee of Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. Rose, … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 10 in Classic Rock →

May 7, 2016 – Axl Rose temporarily becomes the lead singer of AC/DC at a show in Lisbon, Portugal, replacing Brian Johnson who had been told by his doctor that continuing to tour could result in permanent deafness. Johnson returned to AC/DC several years later, with the help of new technology for in-ear monitors. May 7, … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 7 in Classic Rock →

May 1, 1967 – Elvis Presley (32) marries Priscilla Beaulieu (21) at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. This was the first marriage for them both and the only time Elvis was officially married.  The cake cost $3200, which at the time was more than the price of an average car.  The only celebrity guest was comedian Redd … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 1 in Classic Rock →

“Hold me close, young Tony Danza.” In a 1996 episode of Friends, Phoebe Buffay, the endearing knucklehead played by Lisa Kudrow, said that the most romantic song ever was the one Elton John wrote for the guy on Who’s The Boss. “Hold me close, young Tony Danza.” Never mind that Tony Danza, who first gained … Continue reading Classic Rock Landmarks: Tiny Dancer →

Elton John will release a new, deluxe edition of his 1971 album Madman Across the Water in celebration of the record’s 50th anniversary. The reissue includes 18 unreleased tracks which consist primarily of piano demos as well as performances from a 1971 BBC concert taping. You can watch an unboxing video for Madman Across the … Continue reading Elton John Announces ‘Madman Across the Water’ 50th Anniversary Reissue →