July 20, 1986 – Van Halen manager Ed Leffler is beaten up at a Dallas hotel by an unknown assailant. July 20, 1975 – The Born To Run tour kicks off at The Palace Theatre in Providence, RI.  This is also the live debut of Steven Van Zandt (Little Steven) as a member of Bruce Springsteen‘s E Street Band. July 20, 1999 – The Ramones make their … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 20 in Classic Rock →

March 20, 1969 – John Lennon marries Yoko Ono at the British Consulate Office in Gibraltar. Lennon said at the time, “We chose Gibraltar because it is quiet, British and friendly. We tried everywhere else first. I set out to get married on the car ferry and we would have arrived in France married, but they wouldn’t … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 20 in Classic Rock →

Chester Bennington, best known as the lead singer of rock band Linkin Park, has died at the age of 41. Bennington’s death has been ruled a suicide by hanging by the LA County coroner, BBC reports. A Tweet from Linkin Park bandmate Mike Shinoda confirms the news of Bennington’s death. Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s … Continue reading Linkin Park Lead Singer Chester Bennington Dies at 41 →