April 17, 2012 – Ted Nugent tells a NRA audience that if President Barack Obama wins a second term, he’ll “either be dead or in jail by this time next year.” He also urges Republicans to “ride into that battlefield and chop their [Democrats] heads off in November.” April 17, 1975 – Elvis Presley buys a $250,000 private jet, … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 17 in Classic Rock →

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 →

April 4, 2009 – Flea inducts Metallica into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a moving tribute to the deceased Cliff Burton.  This is the first-ever induction ceremony open to the public.  Jeff Beck is also inducted by his former Yardbird colleague Jimmy Page. April 4, 2000 – A Swedish couple runs into trouble with authorities after trying … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 4 in Classic Rock →

March 27, 1986 – Sammy Hagar sings his first concert with Van Halen at the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, LA.  Nicknamed “Van Hagar”, the show sells out in five minutes.  Hagar says, “We had made the commitment that we weren’t going to play any of the old material – only  ‘You Really Got Me,’ ‘I Can’t Drive … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 27 in Classic Rock →

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 →

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 →

In the summer of 2016, Jeff Beck celebrated 50 years of his musical career with a special concert at the famous Hollywood Bowl. The setlist reached back to his first recordings with The Yardbirds in 1966 and came right up to date with tracks from his most recent album “Loud Hailer.” As the evening progressed … Continue reading Jeff Beck ‘Live At The Hollywood Bowl’ Due Out Next Week →

In the summer of 2016, Jeff Beck celebrated 50 years of his musical career with a special concert at the famous Hollywood Bowl. The setlist reached back to his first recordings with The Yardbirds in 1966 and came right up to date with tracks from his most recent album Loud Hailer. As the evening progressed … Continue reading Jeff Beck ft. Steven Tyler: “Train Kept A-Rollin’” (Live At The Hollywood Bowl) →

ZZ Top have just announced the dates for the new 2017 Tonnage Tour which will take them across North America, kicking off August 24th in Vancouver, BC. Tickets for all shows are on sale now. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers begin their trek in the Pacific Northwest followed with a swoop through the … Continue reading ZZ Top Announce New Tonnage Tour Dates →