February 10, 1978 – Van Halen release their self-titled debut album . The album goes on to sell over ten million copies in the U.S. and makes Van Halen one of only six rock bands to have two albums reach diamond status. The Top 10 Best-Selling Rock Bands of All Time in U.S. Sales February 10, 1998 – Axl Rose is arrested and … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 10 in Classic Rock →

February 5, 2006 – The Rolling Stones play three songs during the half-time show of Super Bowl XL in Detroit.   The songs are “Start Me Up,” “Rough Justice” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” During “Start Me Up” the line “you make a dead man come” is censored. February 5, 2015 – INXS guitarist Tim Farriss says he may never play … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 5 in Classic Rock →

January 22, 2004 – The Bottom Line nightclub in New York City is forced to close its doors after failed negotiations with its landlord, New York University.  Bruce Springsteen offers to pay their back rent if they can work out a new lease, but the deal does not come to fruition. January 22, 1990 – Guns N’ … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 22 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 →

Universal Music Group announced that “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the iconic single by Queen, has officially became the world’s most-streamed song from the 20th Century, as well as the most-streamed Classic Rock song of all time. On December 10th, the original song and official video for “Bohemian Rhapsody,” from the group’s epic 1975 album “A Night at … Continue reading Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” Is the Most-Streamed Song from the 20th Century →

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 →

November 19, 2001 – Scott Weiland of The Stone Temple Pilots is arrested on one count of domestic battery after a fight with his wife at the Hard Rock Hotel.  Weiland argued with his wife over a prescription he was going to have filled. The couple’s 18-month-old son was also in the room. “He wanted to leave the room … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 19 in Classic Rock →

 November 10, 2002 – On the Simpsons episode “How I Spent My Strummer Vacation,” Homer spends a week at a Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp run by big name recording artists including Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Tom Petty, Elvis Costello, Lenny Kravitz, and Brian Setzer.  The first rule of the camp: There are no rules! Second rule: No … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 10 in Classic Rock →

November 7, 2003 – David Gilmour of Pink Floyd is honored with the Commander of the British Empire (CBE) award. Gilmour is cited for his charity work. November 7, 1966 – John Lennon meets Yoko Ono for the first time when he visits her art exhibition in London. She presents him with a card that simply says, “Breathe,” and he responds by panting. He later … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 7 in Classic Rock →

October 30, 1990 – Axl Rose is released on $5,000 bail after being arrested for allegedly hitting his neighbor, Gabriella Kantor, over the head with a bottle of wine. Kantor said, “He hit me over my head with a really good bottle of Chardonnay and a piece of chicken.  I continue to experience headaches as a result of … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 30 in Classic Rock →