June 12, 1982 – Remember “No Nukes”?  The rally began at the United Nations and ended on the Great Lawn in New York’s Central Park with performers Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and Gary “U.S.” Bonds.  It became the largest political rally in the U.S. with an estimated 750,000 attendees. June 12, 2012 – Pearl Jam’s former chief financial officer Rickey … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 12 in Classic Rock →

July 15, 1998 – Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer narrowly escapes serious injury when his Ferrari convertible catches on fire at a gas station.  He is admitted to the hospital with second-degree burns on his arms and hands.  The Ferrari is destroyed. Top 20 Classic Rock Drummers Still Drumming Classic Rock Birthdays July 15, 1956 – Joe Satriani, guitar (Satriani, Chickenfoot, G3) July 15, 1966 – Jason … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 15 in Classic Rock →

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 →

Linda Ronstadt tells the Los Angeles Times in a new interview that she plans to attend the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony this year when she is recognized by the D.C. institution as one of its five 2019 recipients.   “I never thought I would receive something like this,” she said of the distinction. “I love the … Continue reading Linda Ronstadt Speaks About Kennedy Center Honor, Plans to Attend Ceremony →

Despite having released more than two dozen studio albums during a stellar career that has spanned more than five decades, Linda Ronstadt’s forthcoming ‘Live in Hollywood’ is the singer’s first-ever live album. Recorded in April of 1980 for her acclaimed HBO television special, the album features 12 performances, handpicked by Ronstadt from the original concert. … Continue reading Watch Linda Ronstadt’s “Just One Look” from Her First-Ever Live Album →

Earlier this month, Don Henley, Jackson Browne, Aaron Neville and more paid tribute to Linda Ronstadt at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles. In an intro to “Desperado”, a tune he co-wrote with Glenn Frey, Don Henley joked that the Eagles’ record label wasn’t too pleased with the band’s musical choices on their 1973 album … Continue reading Don Henley Introduces “Desperado” at Tribute to Linda Ronstadt →

Kiss, Peter Gabriel, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Cat Stevens and Linda Ronstadt will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the April 10th 2014 induction ceremony in New York. Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band will be honored with an award for musical excellence, while the late Brian Epstein (manager of … Continue reading KISS, Peter Gabriel Among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees →

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their list of 16 nominees for induction in 2014. Appearing on the ballot are Kiss, Nirvana, Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates, Yes, Linda Ronstadt, Deep Purple, Chic, The Meters, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Replacements, Cat Stevens, Link Wray, The Zombies, N.W.A and LL Cool … Continue reading Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced →

Linda Ronstadt revealed to AARP Magazine on Friday that she has Parkinson’s Disease and can’t sing a note. The singer was diagnosed 8 months ago, although she began seeing symptoms almost 8 years ago. Ronstadt says she blamed her symptoms on other factors and was completely shocked when she finally saw a neurologist and was … Continue reading Linda Ronstadt Reveals She Has Parkinson’s →