December 8, 2003 – Ozzy Osbourne fractures his collarbone, eight ribs and a vertebrae in his neck after he crashes his ATV at his English estate. December 8, 2013 – Metallica become the first band ever to play on all seven continents when they play a concert inside a dome at British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera Research Station. It is only the second musical … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 8 in Classic Rock →

November 27, 1967 – The Beatles release Magical Mystery Tour, which goes on to sell over 6 million copies in the U.S.  Released as a double EP in the UK and an LP in the U.S., the album included the soundtrack to the film of the same name and was nominated for a Grammy. November 27, 1991 – Freddie Mercury’s … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 27 in Classic Rock →

May 3, 2004 – The U.S. Supreme Court rejects an appeal by bassist Robert Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake who claim they are owed royalties from Ozzy Osbourne. They believe they are entitled to money from the albums Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. “Their music is literally everywhere,” their lawyer tells justices in a filing. May 3, 1968 – Jimi … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 3 in Classic Rock →

May 1, 1967 – Elvis Presley (32) marries Priscilla Beaulieu (21) at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. This was the first marriage for them both and the only time Elvis was officially married.  The cake cost $3200, which at the time was more than the price of an average car.  The only celebrity guest was comedian Redd … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 1 in Classic Rock →

A newly released live version of the Jimi Hendrix Experience performing “Purple Haze” is out now. The track is the first to be released from the forthcoming live set, Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969. You can listen to “Purple Haze” in the player below. The album, available now for pre-order, will be released November … Continue reading Hear “Purple Haze” from the Forthcoming Jimi Hendrix Experience Live Album →

AC/DC, Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney are among the list of nominees for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards revealed today by the Recording Academy. AC/DC has been nominated for Best Rock Album for Power Up, competing with Paul McCartney’s McCartney III, Foo Fighters’ Medicine At Midnight, Chris Cornell’s No One Sings Like You Anymore Vol. … Continue reading AC/DC, Tony Bennett, Paul McCartney Among 2022 GRAMMY Nominees →

Nothing says 4th of July like hosting friends and family, grilling on the deck or maybe chilling by the pool, some classic tunes coming through the outdoor speakers… But don’t just hit play on some generic playlist and call it a party – step up your Independence Day party with these 15 Patriotic Classic Rock … Continue reading 15 Patriotic Classic Rock Songs for Your Independence Day Playlist →

A feature-length documentary about the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s storied visit to Maui in 1970 is due out November 20th via Legacy Recordings. Music, Money Madness… Jimi Hendrix in Maui chronicles the group’s historic performances on the island and tells the story how they became ensnared with the ill-fated Rainbow Bridge movie produced by their controversial manager Michael … Continue reading Jimi Hendrix in Maui Documentary Due Out in November →

Unbelievably, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of guitar virtuoso Jimi Hendrix.  On September 18, 1970, Hendrix died of asphyxia while intoxicated with the barbiturate Vesparax.  Allegedly, he mistakenly took 9 pills – 18 times the recommended dose of half a pill. A member of the “27 Club” with Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, … Continue reading 10 Things You Might Not Know About Jimi Hendrix →

“What made us different, is because of our communication,” explains Band of Gypsys drummer Buddy Miles in a previously unreleased interview. “Jimi [Hendrix] was a nucleus…he was the center of attention, which I had no problem with because I just knew that I wanted to be there. Billy [Cox] felt the same way. And you … Continue reading Watch: Buddy Miles Talks Jimi Hendrix, Band of Gypsys and Performing in Previously Unreleased Interview →

The Band of Gypsys’ second-ever performance of the song “Ezy Ryder” has been released for the first time. The recording is taken from the forthcoming boxset Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts which features Jimi Hendrix on guitar and vocals, Buddy Miles on drums and Billy Cox on bass performing together as The … Continue reading Listen to Jimi Hendrix’s Previously Unreleased “Ezy Ryder” from The Fillmore East Concerts →

In anticipation of the release of Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts the Jimi Hendrix estate and Sony Legacy have shared a previously unreleased interview with Band of Gypsys drummer Buddy Miles, who passed away in 2008. Miles is featured in the forthcoming box set Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts … Continue reading Watch: Drummer Buddy Miles Remembers Band of Gypsys and Jimi Hendrix →