November 13, 1990 – Temple of the Dog play their only full one-hour show at the Off Ramp Café in Seattle.  The group was formed as a tribute to Mother Love Bone signer Andrew Wood, who had died of a heroin overdose. November 13, 2000 – Concertgoer Patricia Boughton files a lawsuit against Rod Stewart claiming that a soccer ball he kicked into … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 13 in Classic Rock →

September 15, 2014 – Apple release a tool to remove U2‘s new album, Songs of Innocence, from iTunes accounts after giving away the music for free. Songs of Innocence is considered the biggest album launch in history because about half a billion iTunes users owned it on the day of its release. Apple reportedly gave U2 a large blanket … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 15 in Classic Rock →

July 5, 1968 – Creedence Clearwater Revival release their self-titled debut album. It goes on to sell one million copies in the U.S. July 5, 1995 – More than 100 Grateful Dead fans are injured, some seriously, at a Missouri campground when a balcony they crowded onto to escape the rain collapses, police say. More than 4,000 Deadheads … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 5 in Classic Rock →

Huey Lewis and The News have shared a new single from the forthcoming album Weather – their first album of all-new music in nearly two decades. The new song “While We’re Young” is a cheeky pop-rock tune that pairs Lewis’ wry and witty vocals with an easy tune, bright horns and a solid groove – … Continue reading Listen: Huey Lewis and The News Announce First New Album in Nearly 20 Years and Share the Single “When We’re Young” →

Huey Lewis and the News are back with their first new song in more than 10 years. “Her Love Is Killin’ Me” was released today in advance of the band’s forthcoming album, due out in 2020. Hear the brand new song in the player below. Huey Lewis and the News announced their return earlier this … Continue reading Huey Lewis and the News Release First New Song in 10 Years →

The announcement of a new album coming this spring has prompted fans of Huey Lewis and the News to speculate whether the 80’s hitmakers will return to touring. The singer’s struggle with sudden hearing loss caused the band to cancel all upcoming performances more than a year ago. “It’s literally noise, it’s cacophony,” Lewis told Today following his … Continue reading Huey Lewis Opens Up About Hearing Loss, New Album and the Prospect of Performing Again →

Huey Lewis & The News have signed a deal with BMG and will release a new album this spring. The new record marks the band’s 10th studio album and their first of original music since 2001’s Plan B . “We’re very excited about our new album, and honestly feel that it’s among our best work … Continue reading Huey Lewis & The News To Release First Album of New Music in 18 Years →

Would you feel any different listening to a Gordon Sumner record, or rocking out with Chaim Witz? Check out these rock stars that changed their name and see how many you know! Click on the plus sign next to each name to reveal the artist’s stage name! 30 Stuart Leslie Goddard Adam Ant 29 Martyn … Continue reading 30 Rock Stars That Changed Their Name →

From Dancing with the Stars to Funny or Die to Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, Huey Lewis is popping up in some interesting places these days. He’ll celebrate the 30th anniversary of his landmark album Sports in May with a deluxe reissue and national tour. Check out these clips in the mean time. Listen to … Continue reading Huey Lewis Does American Psycho, Dancing With the Stars →