September 30, 1988 – John Lennon is posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star is located in front of Capitol Records, and his widow, Yoko Ono, attends the ceremony.  None of the other Beatles are present. September 30, 1998 – On the Drew Carey Show, Drew and his gang decide to form a band … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 30 in Classic Rock →

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 →

December 15, 1977 – The Sex Pistols are refused entry into the U.S. two days before their scheduled appearance on Saturday Night Live. Johnny Rotten is denied because of drug convictions, Paul Cook and Sid Vicious because of “moral turpitude” and Steve Jones because of his criminal record. Elvis Costello fills in for them, but then gets banned from the … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 15 in Classic Rock →

Ringo Starr will have a little help from his friends as he celebrates his 80th birthday virtually today. The Beatles drummer will be joined by former bandmate Paul McCartney, the Eagles’ Joe Walsh, Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper and Dave Grohl, Gary Clark Jr., and Sheila E. for a YouTube streamcast beginning at 8pm ET Tuesday … Continue reading Ringo Starr to Celebrate 80th Birthday with Virtual Concert Featuring Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh and More →

Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit has released a new single featuring Sheryl Crow, titled “The Good Fight.” Listen in the player below. The song was dropped with little fanfare and Schmit hasn’t revealed whether or not the nearly 8-minute long track is connected to an upcoming album – stating only “I recorded a new song, … Continue reading Listen: Eagles Bassist Timothy B. Schmit Drops New Single Featuring Sheryl Crow →

The Eagles are adding dates to their 2020 Hotel California Tour. The band has announced eight additional shows, including two-night stands in two new cities as well as a third show in four of the previously announced locations. The tour launches on February 7, 2020, in Atlanta, where the band will now be performing shows … Continue reading The Eagles Add Shows to 2020 ‘Hotel California’ Tour →

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and his band the Coattail Riders have released the second single “Get the Money” from their forthcoming album by the same name. The new offering from Hawkins’ band is a star-studded affair with The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde on backing vocals and The Eagles’ Joe Walsh on guitar alongside Guns N’ … Continue reading Listen: Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins Drops New Single feat: Chrissie Hynde, Joe Walsh, and Duff McKagan →

The Eagles have announced that they will be embarking on a Hotel California Tour in 2020, where they will perform the complete Hotel California tracklist from beginning to end. The tour will kick off in Atlanta on February 7, 2020. The iconic rock group will then hit New York, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, and Los … Continue reading Eagles Announce ‘Hotel California’ Tour →

Ringo Starr has today announced the release of his 20th studio album, What’s My Name and has shared the title track – listen below. Set to drop on October 25, 2019, the new album is the latest in a series of personal and heartfelt albums produced in Starr’s home studio, known as Roccabella West. For … Continue reading Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney Reunite to Cover a John Lennon Song on Starr’s Upcoming Album →

With more than 40 years as a band, six number one albums and more than a dozen top 40 hits, the Eagles have created an indelible musical legacy. In celebration of that legacy they have announced the release of a brand new career spanning box set Legacy, due out November 2nd. Legacy follows the Eagles … Continue reading The Eagles Announce ‘Legacy’ Compilation →

Ann Wilson’s poignant new album Immortal was released Friday after months of anticipation. Fittingly titled, the album features 10 musically diverse tracks that pay homage to some of the singer’s favorite artists, all of whom have passed away in recent years but whose musical legacy lives on (the full track listing is below). “I didn’t … Continue reading Ann Wilson’s New Album ‘Immortal’ Out Now →

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have announced a 40th Anniversary Tour for 2017. Petty announced the tour on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night. The tour kicks off April 20, 2017 in Oklahoma City and will continue throughout the summer. Joe Walsh will also join the tour as the opening act on many … Continue reading Tom Petty Announces 40th Anniversary Tour →