July 18, 1981 – The Texxas Jam is held at the Astrodome in Houston. The lineup includes headliner REO Speedwagon, Heart, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult and The Rockets. July 18, 1978 – Def Leppard make their live debut at Westfield School, Sheffield, England in front of about 150 students. They are paid 5 pounds (about $6) by a teacher.  They also have a … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 18 in Classic Rock →

Ann Wilson of Heart has released the first single from her forthcoming solo album due out September 14th. “I Am the Highway” was originally performed by Audioslave and sung by the late Chris Cornell. “The song is strong, confident, spiritual,” says the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee of “I Am The Highway.” … Continue reading Hear Ann Wilson’s New Single “I Am The Highway” →

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 →

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. WATCH: Stevie Ray Vaughan Effortlessly Handles Broken String While Performing June 13, 2003 – David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and Sting receive a CBE award (Commander of the British Empire) at the Queen’s … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 13 in Classic Rock →

Ann Wilson of Heart will release her new solo album Immortal on September 14. Fittingly titled, the album features 10 musically diverse tracks that pay homage to some of the singer’s favorite songs and artists, all of whom have passed away in recent years and whose music poignantly lives on (the full track listing is below). … Continue reading Ann Wilson To Pay Tribute to Bowie, Petty and More On New Album →

Jeff Beck has added seven more shows to his summer tour itinerary – four solo gigs and three with Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson as part of their Stars Align tour. The three solo shows will be on July 21st in Phoenix, AZ; July 26th in Austin, TX; August 5th in York, PA and August … Continue reading Jeff Beck Adds Summer Tour Dates →

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 →