May 29, 1983 – Kiss play their last concert in their traditional makeup, but 13 years later they slap it on again when they reunite. May 29, 2009 – Ozzy Osbourne files a lawsuit against Tony Iommi, his Black Sabbath bandmate. Osbourne claims that Iommi illegally took sole ownership of the Black Sabbath name, and … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 29 in Classic Rock →

May 26, 2000 – Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee begins a five day jail sentence for violating his parole by drinking alcohol.  A Malibu judge extends Lee’s probation until May 26, 2003, reinstates random drug testing and orders him to enroll in Alcoholics Anonymous. May 26, 1994 – Michael Jackson marries Lisa Marie Presley in the Dominican Republic. The couple divorce in 1995. May 26, 1973 – Deep Purple release … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 26 in Classic Rock →

After 50 years of touring, KISS have announced their final shows ever. The band will embark on a 19-show tour this fall which will culminate in a two-night stint at Madison Square Garden in New York City in early December. See below for a full list of dates. The announcement comes after several years of … Continue reading KISS Announce Final Shows Ever →

Kiss has canceled their upcoming Las Vegas residency, according to a report from The Las Vegas Review-Journal. Although ticket holders received notice of the cancelation via email and Ticketmaster has the shows marked as “canceled”, the band has not yet commented on the matter. The Vegas residency was scheduled to run December 29th through February … Continue reading Kiss Cancel Upcoming Las Vegas Residency →

Nothing says 4th of July like hosting friends and family, grilling on the deck or maybe chilling by the pool, some classic tunes coming through the outdoor speakers… But don’t just hit play on some generic playlist and call it a party – step up your Independence Day party with these 15 Patriotic Classic Rock … Continue reading 15 Patriotic Classic Rock Songs for Your Independence Day Playlist →

Alice Cooper will return to the road in 2021 along with longtime friend and KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. The Godfather of Shock Rock announced a 26-date tour this week that will kick off September 17th in Atlantic City. Ace Frehley will join Cooper for 24 dates beginning September 18th in Gilford, Ohio. See below for … Continue reading Alice Cooper Announces Fall Tour with Ace Frehley →

There are literally hundreds of classic rock songs that were inspired by women, either fictional or real. Here are 10 classic rock songs that might inspire baby girl names. All rankings are referenced from behindthename.com and reflect popularity with the latest available data in 2018. 01 “Amanda” – Boston (1986) Believe it or not, “Amanda” was … Continue reading 10 Classic Rock Songs That Inspire Baby Girl Names →

Sometimes a band will throw around hundreds of name ideas before they finally find the right one that all members can agree on. And in some cases, like with U2 or Styx, it might just be the idea they hate the least. Previously we revealed the original names of 18 famous classic rock bands from … Continue reading Original Names of Famous Classic Rock Bands – Part Two (J-Z) →

Kiss will team up with Japanese rock star Yoshiki on Tuesday for a New Year’s Eve broadcast performance on Japan’s NHK network. The performance is part of the annual New Year’s Eve “Red and White Music Battle,” the country’s most-watched television program. The program is also broadcast worldwide. The New Year’s Eve performance isn’t the … Continue reading Kiss To Appear with Yoshiki for NYE Television Event →

When Kiss head back out on the road early next year they are taking David Lee Roth with them. Roth, who hasn’t performed as a solo artist since 2006, will be joining the group on the next two North American legs of their epic End of the Road Tour. The recently announced tour dates will … Continue reading David Lee Roth to Join Kiss on Tour →

Kiss has announced the venues for the previously revealed End of the Road 2020 tour stops. Earlier this month the band shared a list of 75 planned shows while on stage during their annual Kiss Kruise – but revealed only the dates and cities, not the venue nor the date that the tickets go on … Continue reading Kiss Detail 2020 Tour but Cancel Upcoming Australian Shows Due to Illness →

Kiss have revealed that their final show will take place in New York City on July 17, 2021, at an as-yet-unspecified venue. The band made the announcement on stage just prior to their second show of this year’s Kiss Kruise. Watch the announcement in the player below. “We’ve been on the End of the Road … Continue reading Kiss Announce Final Show and New 2020 Tour Dates →