January 26, 1977 – Peter Green, former Fleetwood Mac guitarist, is committed to a mental hospital after threatening a delivery boy with an air rifle when he tried to deliver his royalty check to him.  Green became the ultimate acid casualty and spent years in mental hospitals and clinics undergoing electroconvulsive therapy. He gave away much of his money and … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 26 in Classic Rock →

January 3, 1967 – Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys declares himself a conscientious objector and refuses to be sworn in after receiving an induction notice from the US Army, leading to his indictment and criminal prosecution for draft evasion. Finally, in September 1971, the judge agreed to a plan that allowed Wilson to perform community service by … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 3 in Classic Rock →

November 26, 1968 – Cream play their farewell concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London with openers Yes and Taste featuring Rory Gallagher. The concert is filmed and released as Cream’s Farewell Concert which was later criticized for both its mediocre sound and visual effects.  The band reunites for the first time in May 2005 at the same venue. … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 26 in Classic Rock →

October 29, 1983 – Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of The Moon album marks its 491st week on the Billboard album chart, surpassing the previous record holder, Johnny’s Greatest Hits, by Johnny Mathis. It remained on the chart until October of 1988, setting a record for 741 weeks on the chart. David Gilmour Discusses ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ with CDJ’s Paul Rappaport … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 29 in Classic Rock →

October 8, 2010 – Ozzy Osbourne blasts the Westboro Baptist Church for paraphrasing lyrics from his song “Crazy Train” after they tell reporters the U.S. deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq are “punishment for America’s tolerance of homosexuality and abortion.” Ozzy says, “I am sickened and disgusted by the use of “Crazy Train” to promote messages of hate … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 8 in Classic Rock →

October 4, 1986 – Dan Rather is mugged by two men who repeatedly ask him “Kenneth, what’s the frequency?” The incident later influences the R.E.M. song “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?”  Years later, in 1994, in an attempt to get in contact with someone who might be able to identify the frequency and put an end to the voices … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 4 in Classic Rock →

October 3, 1978 – The members of Aerosmith bail out 28 fans who are arrested for smoking pot and underage drinking at their concert in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They pay approximately $4,200 in bail and fines. October 3, 1992 – Sinead O’Connor, without telling producers in advance, tears up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 3 in Classic Rock →

“What a drag it is getting old…” – but maybe not for these rockers, who are all 70+ and still going strong. Here’s our list of the top 20 classic rockers over 70: The Rolling Stones 1) Mick Jagger (74) Birthday: 7/26/43 2) Keith Richards (73) Birthday: 12/18/43 3) Charlie Watts (76) Birthday: 6/2/41 4) … Continue reading Top 20 Rockers Over 70 →

July 31, 2015 – Lollapalooza Chicago begins in Grant Park with Paul McCartney headlining the first night, and Metallica the second night. July 31, 1980 – The Eagles perform their last concert at the Long Beach Arena before splitting up. They reunite in 1994.  The concert – a benefit gig, no less – is played out amid muttered onstage threats between Glen Frey … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 31 in Classic Rock →

Tom Petty delighted fans at London’s Hyde Park last weekend when he invited Stevie Nicks to join him on stage for a performance of “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.” The pair originally collaborated on the song for Nicks’ debut solo album in 1981. “You know that Tom Petty is my favorite rock star!” said Nicks. … Continue reading Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty Perform ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’ in Hyde Park →