August 7, 2006 – Gene Simmons Family Jewels premieres on the A&E Network. The show runs for seven successful seasons and features Simmons, his longtime partner Shannon Tweed, and their two kids Nick and Sophie. August 7, 1981 – The movie Heavy Metal is released to lukewarm response, but goes on to become a cult classic (mainly because of its soundtrack) … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 7 in Classic Rock →

Let us start by saying that we 100% applaud the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for its 2021 list of nominees, which marked the most diverse lineup to date. And we absolutely celebrate this year’s Class of Inductees as the most female-heavy in history, including the 2nd and 3rd females ever to be inducted … Continue reading 15 Most Overlooked Artists by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame →

December 28, 1968 – The Miami Pop Festival takes place near Miami, FL and attracts over 100,000 people over its three-day run.  Featured acts include The Amboy Dukes, Canned Heat, the Grateful Dead, Iron Butterfly, Steppenwolf, Fleetwood Mac, Procol Harum, The Turtles, Joni Mitchell, Three Dog Night and the Grass Roots. December 28, 1998 – Ronnie Hammond of The Atlanta Rhythm … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 28 in Classic Rock →

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 →

November 11, 1990 – A 21 year-old AC/DC fan dies after suffering fatal head injuries when a New Jersey State trooper tries to break up a fight in a parking lot after an AC/DC show at Brendan Byrne Arena in New Jersey.  The trooper hit the fan causing him to fall backwards and strike his head.  The trooper … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 11 in Classic Rock →

October 31, 1963 – While Ed Sullivan and his wife Sylvia are passing through London’s Heathrow Airport, they serendipitously witness Beatlemania when a crowd rushes an arriving plane. Sullivan thinks the travelers must be royalty, but, when he asks a member of the adoring crowd who they are, he finds out it is a band. … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 31 in Classic Rock →

A biopic based on the life of late Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister is in the works, according to Deadline. Production on the film is scheduled to begin in 2021. Lemmy, as it is currently titled, will be directed by Greg Olliver, who was nominated for a SXSW Film Festival Audience Award for his 2010 documentary … Continue reading Lemmy Kilmister Biopic in the Works →

Pegi Young December 1, 1952 – January 1, 2019After marrying Neil Young in 1978, Pegi Young’s debut as a singer came in 1983 when she joined her husband’s Shocking Pinks tour as a backup singer. The Youngs performed together a number of times at their annual Bridge School Benefit and in 2007 she released her … Continue reading Remembering Rockers We Lost in 2019 →

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has caved to pressure from Motörhead fans and has updated the 2020 ballot. There was an uproar from fans and surviving band members last week when the nominations were announced for the class of 2020 and Motörhead’s drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell were not included in … Continue reading Rock Hall Caves to Fan Pressure and Updates 2020 Ballot →

From jazz to country to rock and roll, here’s our list of the 10 best music-related documentaries you need to watch. Most are available digitally on Netflix, YouTube or Hulu. 01 U2: Rattle and Hum (1988) Runtime: 99 min It’s time to take another look at this documentary chronicling U2’s Fall 1987 tour of North … Continue reading Top 10 Best Rock Docs To Watch Right Now →

Nominees for the 2020 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame were announced Tuesday. The sixteen nominees include the Doobie Brothers, Judas Priest, Motörhead, Todd Rundgren, Thin Lizzy, T. Rex, Pat Benatar, Depeche Mode, Soundgarden, Dave Matthews Band, MC5, Whitney Houston, Kraft Werk, Nine Inch Nails, The Notorious B.I.G, and Rufus Featuring Chaka … Continue reading Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2020 Nominees →

Often the most overlooked member of the band, a bassist is the glue that holds the whole musical foundation together.  These deserving players have changed music forever and have elevated the bass player to a place deserving honor and recognition. 20 Gene Simmons (KISS) Maybe this is a sympathy vote, but Simmons revolutionized rock and … Continue reading Top 20 Rock Bassists →