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. February 13, 2005 – Led Zeppelin are … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 13 in Classic Rock →

Foreigner will launch their Juke Box Heroes tour on July 9th in Albuquerque, NM. Joining the “I Want to Know What Love Is” hitmakers on the summer run are special guest Kansas, and Europe. The 40-date trek will continue across the U.S., making one stop in Canada, before wrapping up September 13th in Austin, TX. … Continue reading Foreigner Announce Summer Juke Box Heroes Tour with Kansas and Europe →

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. November 23, 1991 – Freddie Mercury of Queen issues a press release confirming that he has AIDS, which he has previously denied.  He dies the next day. November 23, 2008 – Guns N’ Roses … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 23 in Classic Rock →

“The best reward is looking out there and seeing people who obviously had maybe death and illness and all those bad things happen in their lives, you know, and you really get that feeling back from the audience. That’s part of the whole thrill of the whole thing.” Foreigner founding member Mick Jones has his … Continue reading 20/20 Vision: Foreigner Celebrates 40th Anniversary of ‘Double Vision’ →

Foreigner has announced that their original lead singer Lou Gramm has had to bow out of the band’s Double Vision: Then & Now tour due to serious medical issues. The band broke the news on social media yesterday with the following statement: “Lou Gramm was hospitalized in Rochester, NY last week with a severe respiratory … Continue reading Lou Gramm Drops Out of Upcoming Foreigner Tour Due to Illness →

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 →

Foreigner have announced a 10-show Las Vegas residency for 2020 with 5 shows running between January 24th and February 1st and another 5 scheduled for April 17th to April 25th. Tickets for the shows, which will take place at the Venetian Theatre, go on sale August 9 at 10am PT via Ticketmaster. See below for … Continue reading Foreigner Announces 2020 Las Vegas Residency →

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 →