August 26, 1990 – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble perform their last show at Alpine Valley in East Troy, WI. During their encore, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy and Jimmy Vaughan join them onstage.  A few hours later, Stevie Ray Vaughan dies in a helicopter crash. August 26, 1970 – The five-day Isle of Wight festival begins in … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 26 in Classic Rock →

April 6, 1993 – Peter Criss, former drummer for the rock group KISS, settles a libel lawsuit against Star magazine for portraying him as a homeless alcoholic.  ”At least now I can go on with a clearer head, now that this is over,” he said. “I could write a song about this whole thing. Maybe I will.” A Jan. … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 6 in Classic Rock →

“I have the best job in the world. I’m able to do exactly what it is I want to do musically speaking and somehow get away with it. And I’m forever grateful for that.” In addition to his well-earned status as a master musician, Warren Haynes is as humble a human being as you’ll find. … Continue reading Songs and Scenes: Gov’t Mule Release Live Album and Film Package ‘Bring on the Music – Live at the Capitol Theatre’ →

Just before Christmas in 1988, Warren Haynes and a few friends took the stage at a small (now-defunct) rock club in Asheville, NC called 45 Cherry. The 28-year old guitar prodigy was a still weeks away from being asked to join the reuniting Allman Brothers Band and six years from forming his current band, Gov’t … Continue reading Watch: Dave Grohl Joins Warren Haynes at the 30th Annual Christmas Jam →

Howard Stern will pay tribute to his favorite Beatles album, Revolver this week with a special episode celebrating the 50th anniversary of its release. The all-star episode of Howard 101, which airs October 7th on SiriusXM, will feature performances of tracks from the album from a line-up that includes Cheap Trick, James Taylor and Govt’ … Continue reading Howard Stern To Pay Tribute to Beatles’ Revolver Album with All-Star Episode →

Few bands have a reputation for making music as consistently honest, organic and daring as Gov’t Mule. Now the enduring group fronted by visionary singer-guitarist Warren Haynes returns with their first album in four years – their Blue Note Records debut Shout!, a breath-taking, exploratory double-disc available now. “This album puts a spotlight on the … Continue reading Gov’t Mule Returns With New Album Featuring Elvis Costello, Steve Winwood, Myles Kennedy and more →

Paul McCartney along with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers have been announced as headliners for this year’s Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester Tennessee.  Also set to headline are British folk-rockers Mumford and Sons and Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk. The four-day Music & Arts Festival runs from June 13th to 16th and features an even more eclectic line-up … Continue reading Petty and McCartney to Headline Bonnaroo →