March 1, 1969 – Jim Morrison of The Doors receives a felony charge of lewd and lascivious behavior and five misdemeanors; two counts of indecent exposure, two of public profanity and one of public drunkenness after allegedly showing his penis to a Miami audience.  Although it has never been confirmed that he actually exposed himself, he did say, “You want to … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 1 in Classic Rock →

February 19, 1982 – Ozzy Osbourne is arrested in San Antonio for urinating on the Alamo Cenotaph, a 60-foot high statue erected in 1939 to honor the 189 Texans who died there. The Cenotaph is adjacent to the mission, in the Alamo Plaza.  At the time of his arrest, Osbourne is wearing Sharon’s dress. February 19, 1995 – Tommy Lee of … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 19 in Classic Rock →

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed the 15 artists who are nominated for induction into the Rock Hall in 2024. The nominees are: Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Lenny Kravitz, Sinead O’Connor, Jane’s Addiction, Oasis, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Kool & the Gang, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Eric B. & Rakim, … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner, Peter Frampton Among 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees →

January 20, 1982 – Ozzy Osbourne bites the head off a live bat at a show in Des Moines, Iowa, thinking it was a rubber bat thrown on the stage.  In his memoir, he says, “Immediately, though, something felt wrong. Very wrong. For a start, my mouth was instantly full of this warm, gloopy liquid, with the … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 20 in Classic Rock →

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 3, 2004 – The U.S. Supreme Court rejects an appeal by bassist Robert Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake who claim they are owed royalties from Ozzy Osbourne. They believe they are entitled to money from the albums Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. “Their music is literally everywhere,” their lawyer tells justices in a filing. May 3, 1968 – Jimi … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 3 in Classic Rock →

April 28, 2014 – Scorpions drummer James Kottak is sentenced to one month in a Dubai jail for being intoxicated and drinking without a license, flipping off passengers on his flight from Russia, and allegedly exposing himself.  He is also convicted of insulting Islam. Kottak spent time in prison, forcing the Scorpions to find a fill-in … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 28 in Classic Rock →

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are returning to reality television with a new series titled Home to Roost. The show, which documents the couple’s relocation back to the U.K., will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2023. “The series will follow the Osbournes as they celebrate one of their most important years yet,” reads … Continue reading Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Return to Reality TV with new BBC Series →

Ozzy Osbourne has released another new song this week. Titled “Nothing Feels Right”, the single features longtime Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde. It is the latest track to be released in advance of Osbourne’s forthcoming album Patient Number 9 due out this Friday, September 9. You can hear “Nothing Feels Right” in the player below. Zakk … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Releases New Song feat. Zakk Wylde: Listen Now →

Ozzy Osbourne has released a new single from his forthcoming album, Patient Number 9. The new song, titled “Degradation Rules” features Ozzy’s Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi on guitar. Listen to the song in the player below. “It was really great working with Tony,” Ozzy said in a statement. “He’s the riff master. No one … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Releases New Single “Degradation Rules” Featuring Tony Iommi – Listen →

Ozzy Osbourne will release his new solo album on September 9th. The Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shared the details of Patient Number 9 this week and released a music video for the album’s first single and title track. You can watch and listen to the new song in the player … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Details New Album, Releases First Single Feat Jeff Beck →

Ozzy Osbourne is recuperating at home following major surgery to re-align pins implanted in his neck and back. The 73-year-old rocker provided an update to fans on on his official website a few days after the spinal operation took place. “I am now home from the hospital recuperating comfortably,” reads the statement. “I am definitely … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Recuperating at Home Following Spinal Surgery →