June 19, 1987 – Guns N’ Roses perform their first concert outside of the U.S. at London’s legendary Marquee Club.  They neglect to play “Welcome To The Jungle” or “Sweet Child O’ Mine” in their 12-song set. June 19, 2004 – A stick from a thrown lollipop somehow becomes wedged in between David Bowie‘s left eyeball and his eyelid. It’s … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 19 in Classic Rock →

Heart have added 11 new dates to their already sizable Love Alive summer tour. The newly added dates extend the coast-to-coast tour into the fall. Ann and Nancy Wilson and band will now make stops in Newark, Little Rock, Memphis, Kansas City, St. Paul and more. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will join as special … Continue reading Heart Extend North American Summer Tour →

June 13, 1983 – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble release their debut album Texas Flood which was recorded in only three days at Jackson Browne’s personal studio. The album is later certified double platinum. June 13, 2003 – David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and Sting receive a CBE award (Commander of the British Empire) at the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Sting states, “I’m surprised and flattered to receive this honour…If … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 13 in Classic Rock →

March 16, 1992 – A Metallica show at the Orlando Arena goes horribly wrong when fans dangle an usher by his ankles from the balcony.  Luckily, he was pulled to safety. The band paid $38,000 to repair and clean damaged seats after the rowdy concert. But, everyone ended up happy (well, maybe not the dangling usher) when it was revealed … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 16 in Classic Rock →

February 14, 1992 – Vince Neil is fired from Mötley Crüe and the band releases a statement saying he’s left “because his longtime hobby, car racing, had become a priority in his life.” Neil says, “It came as a complete shock to me.”  He rejoins the band in 1997. February 14, 1970 – The Who play a legendary concert at … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 14 in Classic Rock →

Heart will return to the road for the first time in 3 years for a massive cross-country summer tour. The 39-date trek kicks off July 9th at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, MO. It will make stops in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and more, before wrapping up September 9th at the famous Hollywood Bowl … Continue reading Heart Reunite for Summer Tour with Joan Jett, Sheryl Crow →

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 →

November 15, 1971 – Grand Funk Railroad releases E Pluribus Funk, the last album they would record as a trio (Mark Farner, Mel Schacher, and Don Brewer).  The original release cover is round and covered with a silver-like film to resemble a large coin. On the back side of the cover, there is a picture of Shea Stadium to celebrate Grand Funk beating The … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 15 in Classic Rock →

Ann Wilson is a serious rocker through and through and always has been.  Anyone who has been to a Heart show knows this.  But I believe during the band’s storied career that their overall image, much like Journey or Billy Joel’s, has been a bit misconstrued to seem like they are more pop than rock.  … Continue reading Ann Wilson, Immortal – A Vocal Tour De Force →

October 7, 1984 – Dee Snider is arrested after a concert in Amarillo, TX for using “profane and abusive” language.  According to Snider, a mom who had escorted her daughter to the show filed a complaint after Snider screamed, “Suck my mutha-f****n’ d**k!” at a concertgoer who was harassing him.  Snider would pay a whopping fine of $75. October … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 7 in Classic Rock →