February 13, 1970 – Black Sabbath’s self-titled debut album is released in the U.K., although it doesn’t come out in the U.S. until June.  The album was recorded in just 12 hours, and has since been credited as one of the most influential albums of all time in heavy metal music. The 10 Most Essential Classic Rock Albums … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 13 in Classic Rock →

Yeah, you may say you’re over Valentine’s Day, but what if your significant other showed up with a throwback boombox and cranked one of these for you?  Admit it…you’d love it!  Here’s our list of the ten most romantic classic rock songs to impress even the most icy heart. 10 “Crazy on You” by Heart … Continue reading 10 Most Romantic Classic Rock Songs →

Foreigner has recorded a new version of their biggest hit song, “I Want To Know What Love Is” and will donate proceeds from its release to Shriners Hospitals for Children. The newly recorded soft-rock version features a children’s choir and its accompanying video features Shriners Hospitals for Children patients. Watch the video below. The new … Continue reading Foreigner Releases New Version of a Classic Hit to Benefit Shriners Hospitals →

December 27, 1932 – Radio City Music Hall, the world’s largest indoor theater at the time, opens in New York City with a massive six-hour show. With 6,200 seats and a stage spanning 10,000 square feet, more than 300 million people have gone to Radio City to enjoy movies, stage shows, concerts, and special events. December … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 27 in Classic Rock →

December 7, 2000 – The 31st annual Kennedy Center Honors salutes Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who.  Also feted are Morgan Freeman, George Jones, Barbra Streisand and Twyla Tharp.  Rob Thomas, Dave Grohl and Chris Cornell honor them with a live performance. December 7, 1984 – Foreigner release their fifth studio album Agent Provocateur. It goes on to sell three million copies in … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 7 in Classic Rock →

November 23, 1981 – AC/DC release their eighth studio album For Those About to Rock which goes on to sell four million copies in the U.S. The Top 10 Best Selling Rock Bands of All Time in U.S. Sales >  November 23, 1991 – Freddie Mercury of Queen issues a press release confirming that he has AIDS, which he … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 23 in Classic Rock →

September 11, 2001 – Radio doesn’t play much music today as almost every station airs news feeds regarding the 9/11 tragedy.  The country collectively mourns our dead and injured, and also the loss of our American innocence. September 11, 2003 – Tommy Chong, one-half of the comedy team of Cheech and Chong, is sentenced to nine months in federal … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 11 in Classic Rock →

Legendary rock band Foreigner have announced Double Vision: Then and Now, a presentation of four special celebration shows featuring the band’s current members plus the original members who helped to put the iconic group on the map more than forty years ago.  Lou Gramm, Dennis Elliott, Al Greenwood, Ian McDonald and Rick Wills will join Mick Jones and Foreigner to rock through … Continue reading Foreigner Announces Four More Reunion Shows Featuring Original Members →

June 20, 2011 – Leslie West of Mountain has his right leg amputated below the knee at a Biloxi, Mississippi hospital the day after performing at the Hard Rock Cafe in the city. West later says, “When I play ‘Mississippi Queen’ now, I think about Jesus Christ.” June 20, 1978 – Foreigner releases their second album, Double Vision. It goes on to sell … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 20 in Classic Rock →

 May 11, 1974 – Led Zeppelin attend an Elvis Presley concert in LA and spend over two hours backstage after the show with Elvis.  We’d like a transcript of that conversation! May 11, 1995 – Five guitar heroes honor Stevie Ray Vaughan in a tribute concert in Austin, TX.  Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Robert Cray and Stevie’s … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 11 in Classic Rock →