Whether you’re planning your costume in July, or panicking the night before your party, here are 10 classic rock Halloween costumes that are sure to be a hit. 10 Joan Jett Joan Jett’s punk rock look is instantly recognizable yet easy to put together. Pair black eye make-up with a black wig and black leather … Continue reading Top 10 Classic Rock Halloween Costumes for 2018 →

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts recently revealed a brand new single “Fresh Start” – their first new music release since the 2013 album Unvarnished. With its blistering guitars and Jett’s signature unapologetic snarl the song is a fierce new companion to the upcoming documentary Bad Reputation. The new doc, due out September 28th takes the … Continue reading Listen to Joan Jett’s New Single “Fresh Start” →

September 22, 1985 – The first Farm Aid benefit concert is held at the Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois to help American farmers.  Organized by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young, the event draws over 80,000 people, raises over $9 million and features The Beach Boys, Bon Jovi, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels, Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Foreigner, Don … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 22 in Classic Rock →

August 5, 2009 – Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler falls off the stage at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.  He breaks his shoulder and has other head and neck injuries, which forces the rest of their tour to be canceled. Tyler was dancing on the catwalk and trying to entertain the crowd after the band’s sound equipment … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 5 in Classic Rock →

April 18, 1993 – David Lee Roth is arrested in New York City for buying a $10 bag of marijuana. Roth’s offense had a maximum penalty of 15 days in jail and a $250 fine but was ultimately “adjourned pending dismissal,” meaning the charges would be wiped out if Roth stayed out of trouble for a year. April 18, 2015 – Lou Reed, Ringo … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 18 in Classic Rock →

Styx and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are the latest acts to team up for a co-headlining summer tour. Presented by Live Nation, the trek kicks off May 30th in Irvine, CA and continues through mid July. Tesla will provide support as the opening act. Tickets for the North American run go on sale February … Continue reading Styx and Joan Jett Team Up for Co-Headlining Summer Tour →

After more than a decade in Los Angeles, the Recording Academy has announced that the 2018 Grammy Awards will take place at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The ceremony, scheduled for January 28, 2018, marks the 60th anniversary of the Grammys. While the Awards regularly alternated between New York and Los Angeles in the … Continue reading 2018 Grammy Awards to Take Place in New York City [WATCH] →

The Who will return to the stage to re-launch the North American leg of “THE WHO HITS 50! TOUR” this Saturday in Detroit, the beginning of a 28-date tour of rescheduled dates from THE WHO’s 2015 trek–which was postponed to allow lead singer Roger Daltrey time to recover from his recent bout with viral meningitis. … Continue reading The Who Relaunching 50th Anniversary Tour This Week →

Heart, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick have announced a 31-date summer tour, titled the “Rock Hall Three for All.” The tour kicks off July 14th in Clarkston, MI with shows scheduled in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas and more. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 19th at 10 am local time. See … Continue reading Heart, Joan Jett & Cheap Trick Announce Summer Tour →

Music by Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, Blondie and the Grateful Dead, among others, will be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016, the Recording Academy announced this week. A total of 26 recordings will be honored, including individual songs and full albums. “Spanning more than 50 years, the 2016 entries are an outstanding … Continue reading Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan and Grateful Dead Among Grammy Hall of Fame Inductees →