It has just been announced that three more performers have been added to the lineup for the 2018 MusiCares Concert for Recovery in honor of Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready. Alt-country singer/songwriter Star Anna, Mark Arm of the band Mudhoney and Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander will be joining and already impressive lineup for the May 10th … Continue reading MusiCares Benefit Concert Honoring Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Adds 3 New Performers To Lineup →

An exciting new documentary about musical maverick and guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck has just been announced. Still On The Run: The Jeff Beck Story delves deep into the past of the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, looking at the circumstances and inspirations that set him on the path to becoming one of … Continue reading New Jeff Beck Film Set For Release On May 18th →

Ann Wilson, the powerhouse voice of iconic rock band Heart is preparing for her first-ever solo television special. Wilson announced that her recently added April 11th show at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL will be filmed for an upcoming special that is set to coincide with the release of her new solo album … Continue reading Ann Wilson To Film First Solo TV Special →

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 →

Pearl Jam’s lead guitarist Mike McCready will be honored at the 2018 MusiCares Concert for Recovery Benefit on May 10, 2018 at The Showbox in Seattle. McCready will receive the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award in recognition of his significant dedication to and support of MusiCares and his commitment to helping others who are in the … Continue reading Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready To Be Honored By MusiCares →

Fresh off of a successful year-long solo tour, Heart’s iconic vocalist Ann Wilson has spent the early part of 2018 recording a new solo project. She has teamed up with original Heart producer Mick Flicker (Dreamboat Annie, Magazine and Little Queen among others) for the album which will pay homage to some of the legendary … Continue reading Iconic Vocalist Ann Wilson of Heart Announces New Solo Project →

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 →

Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers are the latest to pair up for a co-headlining tour, as the two announced the Stars Align Tour this week along with Ann Wilson of Heart as the opening act. The North American summer run kicks off July 18th in West Valley City, Utah, and will stop in cities across … Continue reading Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers Announce Summer Tour with Ann Wilson of Heart →

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 →

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 →