August 7, 2006 – Gene Simmons Family Jewels premieres on the A&E Network. The show runs for seven successful seasons and features Simmons, his longtime partner Shannon Tweed, and their two kids Nick and Sophie. August 7, 1981 – The movie Heavy Metal is released to lukewarm response, but goes on to become a cult classic (mainly because of its soundtrack) … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 7 in Classic Rock →

June 4, 2001 – Spinal Tap tours the U.S. for its “Back From the Dead Tour” and appears at New York’s Carnegie Hall with a 20-song, 90-minute performance as part of the annual Toyota Comedy Festival. June 4, 1942 – Johnny Mercer, Glenn Wallichs and Buddy DeSylva form Capitol Records. On the same day, Wallichs gives the first free record to Los Angeles disc … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 4 in Classic Rock →

Kiss have revealed that their final show will take place in New York City on July 17, 2021, at an as-yet-unspecified venue. The band made the announcement on stage just prior to their second show of this year’s Kiss Kruise. Watch the announcement in the player below. “We’ve been on the End of the Road … Continue reading Kiss Announce Final Show and New 2020 Tour Dates →

After 45 years of big boots, big hair and even bigger personalities Kiss announced that they will launch their final tour ever in 2019, appropriately named End of the Road. The initial announcement was made a month ago on NBC’s America’s Got Talent which sent the internet into overdrive with fans hoping their city would … Continue reading KISS Announce North American Dates for ‘End of the Road’ World Tour →

When the traditionally UK-based Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards move this side of the Atlantic on November 4th, Sammy Hagar will be on stage to host ceremonies. The event, presented by Classic Rock magazine, is celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary by heading to America – specifically, to Hollywood venue, The Avalon. “The Classic Rock Roll … Continue reading Sammy Hagar Will Host First U.S. Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards →

KISS performed a low-key, un-masked, un-costumed set at the grand opening of their restaurant Rock & Brews in Torrance, CA last week. Although Eric Singer was missing, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer still delivered 20 minutes of KISS hits including “Rock and Roll All Night,” “Lick It Up,” and “Hotter Than Hell.” Simmons … Continue reading KISS Performs at Restaurant Opening [VIDEO] →

Kiss kick off their tour tonight at Farm Bureau Live in Virginia Beach, but not before performing a private show for veterans and service families at the Jiffy Lube Center last night in Bristow. The band invited 2000 of America’s heros while Boomer Managzine coordinated free ticket distribution. Past and current soldiers all received a … Continue reading Kiss Kick Off Tour After Private Show for Veterans and Service Men & Women in Virginia (VIDEO) →