July 16, 1966 – The world’s first “supergroup” is forged when Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker form Cream.  Though they last only two years, Cream sells 15 million records. July 16, 1900 – The logo of the Victor Recording Company and later RCA Victor, is registered with the U.S. Patent Office. The logo features Nipper the dog looking into … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 16 in Classic Rock →

On March 9, Experience Hendrix and Legacy Recordings will release Both Sides of the Sky, a new Jimi Hendrix album featuring 13 studio recordings made between 1968 and 1970 – 10 of which have never before been released. The album will be released on multiple formats including CD, digital, and as a numbered 180 gram … Continue reading New Jimi Hendrix Album Due Out in March →

Back in 1984, when MTV still played music, we got to see things like this one television. Rock Influences didn’t last long, but while it did, an episode of the concert series show was taped at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ and it featured a line-up of some of rock’s greatest guitar masters. Check … Continue reading Dave Edmunds & Friends Perform ‘Johnny B. Goode’ for MTV (1984) →

Hi Everyone, This year, for my annual Holiday Gift blog, I am sticking with this theme because in a recent interview long time friend Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Nick stated that he thought music had become “devalued”, and I agree.  Here’s Nick:  “I think if artists have one thing they really have to work on … Continue reading Give The Gift of Music For the Holidays →

On September 2nd, Megaforce Records will release Johnny Winter’s final studio album Step Back. Completed in 2014 just prior to his tragic death, this album is a star-studded effort featuring Eric Clapton, Ben Harper, Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry, Dr. John, and many more. Listen to “Can’t Hold Out (Talk To Me Baby)” featuring Ben Harper, … Continue reading Listen to the First Single from Johnny Winter’s Final Studio Album →

Johnny Winter is simply one of the all-time greatest guitar players I ever saw–and also one of the most charismatic. In his heyday he could sell out arenas and keep audiences spellbound with just his performance alone—no fancy light shows needed. The reason was, not only was his left hand lightning fast, but he also … Continue reading JOHNNY WINTER PASSES–WOW →

Texas Blues legend Johnny Winter has died at the age of 70. Winter passed away July 16th in a hotel room in Zurich, Switzerland.  The official news came via the guitarist’s Facebook page early Thursday morning, although details have yet to be released. Winter was on tour in Europe at the time. Winter was an … Continue reading Guitarist Johnny Winter Dies in Switzerland →