Kiss frontman Paul Stanley has revealed that he is working on a new full-length album with his R&B band Soul Station. Stanley tweeted a photo of him and what appears to be eight other musicians in the studio on December 19th with the caption: “A SOUL STATION ALBUM! Wow! Having a ball. Horns and strings … Continue reading KISS Frontman Paul Stanley Is Recording a R&B Album →

December 20, 1980 – Motörhead drummer Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor accidentally breaks his neck after being lifted above the head of a friend in a test of strength, only to be dropped upon his head. Taylor continued to play in Motörhead with the aid of a neck brace, as is visible in the music video for “Ace of … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 20 in Classic Rock →

December 12, 2003 – Mick Jagger becomes a Sir after being knighted by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. Jagger’s 92-year-old father is at the Palace to see his son receive the award. “The thing about honors is that you should never ask for them, and you should never really expect them, but I think you should accept them if … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 12 in Classic Rock →

November 24, 1984 – Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe marries for the first time, to model Elaine Starchuk (AKA Candice).  They divorce the following year. November 24, 1972 – The music TV show In Concert debuts with Alice Cooper, Bo Diddley and Seals and Crofts. November 24, 2007 – Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea loses his $4.8 million home in a wildfire that sweeps through Malibu.  He … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 24 in Classic Rock →

October 30, 1990 – Axl Rose is released on $5,000 bail after being arrested for allegedly hitting his neighbor, Gabriella Kantor, over the head with a bottle of wine. Kantor said, “He hit me over my head with a really good bottle of Chardonnay and a piece of chicken.  I continue to experience headaches as a result of … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 30 in Classic Rock →

The Beatles and Stern Pinball in collaboration with Ka-Pow Pinball have just announced the production of the first and only Beatles Pinball machine ever made. This limited-edition Beatles pinball machine will immerse players in the height of 1960’s Beatlemania and will feature eight of their beloved hit songs from that era – “A Hard Day’s … Continue reading First Ever Beatles Themed Pinball Machine To Be Released →

After 45 years of big boots, big hair and even bigger personalities Kiss announced that they will launch their final tour ever in 2019, appropriately named End of the Road. The initial announcement was made a month ago on NBC’s America’s Got Talent which sent the internet into overdrive with fans hoping their city would … Continue reading KISS Announce North American Dates for ‘End of the Road’ World Tour →

October 21, 1976 – Keith Moon plays his last show with The Who at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada.  It is the final date on the band’s 1976 tour.  Though Moon would perform with the Who in a couple of special performances filmed for use in the documentary, The Kids Are Alright, this would be his last … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 21 in Classic Rock →

October 15, 2006 – Patti Smith headlines the final night of the infamous club, CBGB in New York City, which closes due to $300,000 owed in unpaid back rent.  She says, “CBGB is both the scrappy symbol of rock’s promise and a temple that no one wanted to see go.”  With an open booking policy, … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 15 in Classic Rock →

October 14, 1988 – Def Leppard become the first act in chart history to sell seven million copies of two consecutive albums – Pyromania (10 million copies sold) and Hysteria (25 million copies sold). WATCH: How Def Leppard’s Most Iconic Video Came To Be October 14, 1977 – KISS release their 2nd live album, Alive II.  It goes on to sell over … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 14 in Classic Rock →