February 27, 1970 – Jefferson Airplane is fined $1,000 for for singing profanity while on stage in Oklahoma City. The ordinance prohibiting obscene language was drawn up a year earlier when Jim Morrison of The Doors allegedly exposed himself at a concert. February 27, 1977 – Keith Richards is arrested and charged with “possession of … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 27 in Classic Rock →

January 22, 2004 – The Bottom Line nightclub in New York City is forced to close its doors after failed negotiations with its landlord, New York University.  Bruce Springsteen offers to pay their back rent if they can work out a new lease, but the deal does not come to fruition. January 22, 1990 – Guns N’ … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 22 in Classic Rock →

As anyone knows, the supergroup is a risky proposition in rock and roll. Since the ‘60s, there have been quite a few supergroups — bands made up exclusively (or at least primarily) of musicians who have already achieved success with other bands. Sometimes even ideas that sound good on paper don’t necessarily gel on vinyl. … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Supergroups →

October 22, 1969 – Led Zeppelin release their second studio album, Led Zeppelin II. Jimmy Page produces the album which goes on to sell over 12 million copies in the U.S. October 22, 1990 – Pearl Jam play their first ever concert at the Off Ramp club in Seattle. The band’s name at the time is Mookie Blaylock. October 22, 1976 – Bob … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 22 in Classic Rock →

August 21, 1983  – Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone suffers a fractured skull during a fight with Seth Macklin of the band Sub Zero Construction. He endures a four-hour brain surgery operation after being found unconscious in front of his East Village apartment in New York City. August 21, 1972 – Jefferson Airplane‘s Grace Slick is maced and Paul Kantner is injured when … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 21 in Classic Rock →

July 30, 1991 – Axl Rose throws a fit when his limo driver is cited for an illegal left turn as he was driving the singer to a Guns N’ Roses show at the Forum in Los Angeles.  Axl tells the Inglewood policeman that he will cancel the concert unless he tears up the ticket.  Police say … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 30 in Classic Rock →

Generation Radio today released their newest video for “Lights Go Out In Paradise”. The song is the second single to be released by the newly formed supergroup which features award-winning bassist Jay DeMarcus (of the hugely popular country group Rascal Flatts), Jason Scheff (lead vocalist and bass player for Chicago for over 30 years), Deen … Continue reading Watch: Generation Radio Releases Second Single “Lights Go Out In Paradise” →

A new supergroup featuring members of Chicago, Journey and Rascal Flatts will release their debut album on August 12th via Frontiers Music Srl. Dubbed Generation Radio, the band consists of Grammy Award-winning bassist Jay DeMarcus (of the hugely popular country group Rascal Flatts), Jason Scheff (lead vocalist and bass player for Chicago for over 30 … Continue reading Watch: Generation Radio – feat. members of Chicago, Journey, and Rascal Flatts -Release New Single and Video →

May 7, 2016 – Axl Rose temporarily becomes the lead singer of AC/DC at a show in Lisbon, Portugal, replacing Brian Johnson who had been told by his doctor that continuing to tour could result in permanent deafness. Johnson returned to AC/DC several years later, with the help of new technology for in-ear monitors. May 7, … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 7 in Classic Rock →

Journey has released a new single in advance of the band’s forthcoming studio album. “You Got The Best Of Me” is out now on all digital platforms and you can also hear it in the player above. Although “You Got The Best Of Me” marks the second single from Freedom, Journey has yet to reveal … Continue reading Hear Journey’s New Single ‘You Got The Best of Me’ →

Looking back at some of the people who shaped our musical life that are no longer with us. Here are the rockers we lost in 2021. Mick Bolton Died January 1, 2021Keyboardist for Mott the Hoople Gerry Marsden September 24, 1942 – January 3, 2021Leader of Gerry and the Pacemakers Michael Fonfara August 11, 1946 … Continue reading Remembering Rockers We Lost in 2021 →

Recently one of the greatest managers of all-time passed away, Walter “Herbie” Herbert.  He was a valued colleague and friend to a lot of us.  Herbie is best known for creating the band Journey and shepherding the band members through many trials and tribulations to become one of the most beloved and best-selling bands of … Continue reading Herbie Herbert and the Incredible Story of Journey →