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CDJ Today: March 17 in Classic Rock
March 17, 1998 – Van Halen release Van Halen III, their eleventh studio album. It is the only album with former Extreme lead singer Gary Cherone, and the only album to not attain platinum status. March 17, 1985 – Serial killer Richard Ramirez kills a man and leaves an AC/DC hat behind at the crime scene. Ramirez becomes known as … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 17 in Classic Rock
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“This Is Spinal Tap 2” In Production
The highly anticipated sequel to legendary mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap” has begun production, almost 40 years to the day that the original film was released in March, 1984! The film is being shot in New Orleans, with Rob Reiner directing and Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer all reprising their iconic roles as the … Continue reading “This Is Spinal Tap 2” In Production
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CDJ Today: March 11 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
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CDJ Today: February 21 in Classic Rock
February 21, 1990 – Paul McCartney is honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd annual Grammy Awards. This award is for his solo work; he later receives the same award in 2014 for his work with the Beatles. February 21, 2016 – A four-inch lock of John Lennon‘s hair sells for $35,000 at an … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 21 in Classic Rock
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Stolen Paul McCartney Bass Guitar Recovered After 51 Years
The Hofner bass guitar that was used by Paul McCartney in Beatles singles including the 1963 hits “She Loves You” and “All My Loving” has been recovered and returned after a 51 year search. The instrument was stolen from a van in the Notting Hall area of London in October, 1972. While the bass guitar was … Continue reading Stolen Paul McCartney Bass Guitar Recovered After 51 Years
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CDJ Today: February 6 in Classic Rock
February 6, 2001 – Guitarist Don Felder is fired from The Eagles. He would later launch a $50 million lawsuit against drummer Don Henley and guitarist Glen Frey, alleging wrongful termination and breach of contract and fiduciary duty. Both parties settled out-of-court for an undisclosed amount. Folder is a co-writer along with Frey and Henley … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 6 in Classic Rock
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The Beatles “Now And Then” Official Video & Short Film
Now and Then’s eventful journey to fruition took place over five decades and is the product of conversations and collaborations between the four Beatles that go on to this day. The long mythologised John Lennon demo was first worked on in February 1995 by Paul, George and Ringo as part of The Beatles Anthology project … Continue reading The Beatles “Now And Then” Official Video & Short Film
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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: August 10 in Classic Rock
August 10, 2012 – During their joint concert in Denver, Kiss and Mötley Crüe announce their donation of $100,000 to a relief fund set up to help the victims of the “Dark Knight” movie shooting that occurred on July 20 in nearby Aurora, Colorado. Nikki Sixs says, “Following the heartbreaking news of the senseless shootings in Colorado we wanted to do something to … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 10 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: August 3 in Classic Rock
August 3, 1968 – The Newport Pop Festival begins in Costa Mesa, CA. It is the first concert with more than 100,000 paid attendees. Performers include The Grateful Dead, Alice Cooper, Canned Heat, Electric Flag, Iron Butterfly, Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Sonny & Cher, Steppenwolf and Tiny Tim. Admission was $5.50 per day for the … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 3 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: July 31 in Classic Rock
July 31, 1980 – The Eagles perform their last concert at the Long Beach Arena before splitting up. They reunite in 1994. The concert – a benefit gig, no less – is played out amid muttered onstage threats between Glen Frey and Don Felder, who spend the entire show describing to each other the beating each plans to administer backstage. “Only three … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 31 in Classic Rock
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Paul McCartney Launches New Podcast
Behind the songwriting process with Sir Paul McCartney! Paul McCartney is inviting his fans to listen to his new podcast as he describes his songwriting process for 12 of his most beloved, iconic songs. The new podcast, “McCartney: A Life In Lyrics” will launch this Fall and is a collaboration between McCartney and poet Paul Muldoon, with … Continue reading Paul McCartney Launches New Podcast