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15 Most Overlooked Artists by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Last month the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced their most diverse lineup of nominees yet, but who will actually make it in the hallowed Hall is yet to be seen. So until the Class of 2021 is announced in May, artists like Iron Maiden and the New York Dolls remain on our list … Continue reading 15 Most Overlooked Artists by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Remembering Leslie West
To our generation the music meant everything. We didn’t have computers, smartphones, and tons of cable TV shows to entertain us. The music took center stage and the messages from that music helped shape our lives. It is a generation of music lovers who not only knew the hits but who were also familiar with … Continue reading Remembering Leslie West
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CDJ Today: January 17 in Classic Rock
January 17, 1990 – The Fifth Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are held in New York City. Inductees include The Kinks (inducted by Graham Nash), Simon & Garfunkel (inducted by James Taylor), and The Who (inducted by U2). January 17, 1996 – The 11th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are held in New York City. Inductees include David Bowie (inducted … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 17 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 24 in Classic Rock
October 24, 2005 – Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille is sentenced to 80 days in jail for his “no contest” plea to driving under the influence of alcohol. DeVille, born Bruce Johannesson, was ticketed in August after hitting a parked car while backing out of his girlfriend’s driveway. His girlfriend received minor injuries in the crash. He also receives five years probation and … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 24 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: June 3 in Classic Rock
June 3, 1964 – The Rolling Stones make their first U.S. TV appearance on the variety show Hollywood Palace playing Buddy Holly’s “Not Fade Away.” The show was guest-hosted by a very condescending Dean Martin, who as Bill Wyman says “almost got popped by Keith Richards with his guitar.” June 3, 2000 – After destroying his living room, threatening his wife with a knife … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 3 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: April 16 in Classic Rock
April 16, 1996 – Kiss hold a press conference aboard the USS Intrepid in New York City to announce the reunion of all four original members, and the Alive/Worldwide reunion tour. With Ace, Gene, Paul and Peter, the tour went on to gross over $140 million dollars. April 16, 1969 – Elektra drops the MC5 after they … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 16 in Classic Rock
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Watch: Joe Elliot’s Down ‘N’ Outz Release New Lyric Video
Down ‘n’ Outz, a side project headed up by Def Leppard’s Joe Elliot, has revealed the lyric video for their single, “This Is How We Roll”. The song is the title track from their third studio album, released last week. This Is How We Roll is the follow up to 2014’s The Further Adventures Of…. … Continue reading Watch: Joe Elliot’s Down ‘N’ Outz Release New Lyric Video
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Listen: Joe Elliot’s Down ’n’ Outz Announce New Studio Album, Release New Single
Down ‘n’ Outz, the project headed up by Def Leppard frontman and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joe Elliott, are set to release their third studio album, This Is How We Roll, on October 11. Today the band released the first single and title track. Hear it now in the player below. Unlike the band’s previous album, This Is How We … Continue reading Listen: Joe Elliot’s Down ’n’ Outz Announce New Studio Album, Release New Single
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Mott the Hoople Announces First U.S. Tour Since 1974
Mott the Hoople will tour the U.S. this April, the band’s first trip stateside since 1974. The tour celebrates the 45th anniversaries of their 1974 albums, The Hoople and Live. The 2019 lineup is billed as “Mott The Hoople ’74” and consists of frontman Ian Hunter, guitarist Ariel Bender and keyboard player Morgan Fisher. Bender joined the … Continue reading Mott the Hoople Announces First U.S. Tour Since 1974
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Early 70’s Music Biz Hiring — Pretty Amusing!
The early 70’s in the music business seemed like one long party. It’s not that we didn’t do our jobs, it’s just that everything seemed very loose and carefree while we were doing them. We worked hard for sure, but then there would be an afternoon game of bowling in the hallway — stuff like … Continue reading Early 70’s Music Biz Hiring — Pretty Amusing!