March 28, 1973 – Led Zeppelin release Houses Of The Holy, their 5th studio album.  The album goes on to sell over 11 million copies, and features some of their most famous songs including “The Song Remains The Same,” “D’yer Maker” and “Dancing Days.” March 28, 1992 – Ozzy Osbourne invites the first two rows of the audience on stage … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 28 in Classic Rock →

March 19, 2001 – Aerosmith, Queen, and Steely Dan are among those inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. Kid Rock inducts Aerosmith, Dave Grohl of Nirvana and the Foo Fighters inducts Queen,and Moby inducts Steely Dan. March 19, 1974 – Jefferson Airplane reform and become Jefferson Starship. They later drop the Jefferson and become Starship in 1984.  The new/old members include Paul Kantner, … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 19 in Classic Rock →

March 14, 2003 – Robert Trujillo performs his last concert as Ozzy Osbourne’s bassist at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, as he is leaving the band to replace Jason Newsted in Metallica. Ozzy Osbourne throws a farewell party for him, but wife Sharon Osbourne collapses from heat exhaustion and is rushed to the hospital. March 14, 2005 – U2 and The Pretenders are inducted … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 14 in Classic Rock →

March 11, 1995 – Van Halen kicks off their “Balance” tour in Pensacola, FL. It is later dubbed the “Ambulance” tour by Eddie Van Halen due to his hip surgery and Alex Van Halen’s need to wear a neck brace for most of the gigs. March 11, 2005 –  Ozzy Osbourne’s front door from his childhood home in … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 11 in Classic Rock →

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 →

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 →

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 →