October 21, 1976 – Keith Moon plays his last show with The Who at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada.  It is the final date on the band’s 1976 tour.  Though Moon would perform with the Who in a couple of special performances filmed for use in the documentary, The Kids Are Alright, this would be his last … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 21 in Classic Rock →

February 11, 1992 – Vince Neil is fired from Mötley Crüe. The band release a statement saying he’s leaving because his longtime hobby, car racing, has “become a priority” in his life. Neil counters by saying the split was prompted by the band’s desire to go in a bluesier direction. “We had been rehearsing for a few months but … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 11 in Classic Rock →

December 17, 1994 – Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi marries actress Heather Locklear in Paris. They divorce in 2006. December 17, 1969 – Singer Tiny Tim marries Miss Vicki Budinger on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson with 40 million people watching. The program receives the second largest ratings of any show up to that time.  Tiny Tim was known … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 17 in Classic Rock →

The voice of Rock ‘N Roll, former Free and Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers has announced the forthcoming release of Midnight Rose, his first album of new and original material since 1999’s Electric. The album is scheduled for release on September 22nd on the iconic Memphis label Sun Records, the label that brought us Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy … Continue reading Paul Rodgers Announces New Album →

As anyone knows, the supergroup is a risky proposition in rock and roll. Since the ‘60s, there have been quite a few supergroups — bands made up exclusively (or at least primarily) of musicians who have already achieved success with other bands. Sometimes even ideas that sound good on paper don’t necessarily gel on vinyl. … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Supergroups →

Jeff Beck has added seven more shows to his summer tour itinerary – four solo gigs and three with Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson as part of their Stars Align tour. The three solo shows will be on July 21st in Phoenix, AZ; July 26th in Austin, TX; August 5th in York, PA and August … Continue reading Jeff Beck Adds Summer Tour Dates →

An exciting new documentary about musical maverick and guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck has just been announced. Still On The Run: The Jeff Beck Story delves deep into the past of the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, looking at the circumstances and inspirations that set him on the path to becoming one of … Continue reading New Jeff Beck Film Set For Release On May 18th →

Ann Wilson, the powerhouse voice of iconic rock band Heart is preparing for her first-ever solo television special. Wilson announced that her recently added April 11th show at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL will be filmed for an upcoming special that is set to coincide with the release of her new solo album … Continue reading Ann Wilson To Film First Solo TV Special →

Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers are the latest to pair up for a co-headlining tour, as the two announced the Stars Align Tour this week along with Ann Wilson of Heart as the opening act. The North American summer run kicks off July 18th in West Valley City, Utah, and will stop in cities across … Continue reading Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers Announce Summer Tour with Ann Wilson of Heart →

Joe Walsh and Bad Company have announced a co-headlining tour which will kick off May 12th in Dallas and continue through July 3rd, wrapping up in Nashville, TN. As co-headliners, Joe Walsh and Bad Company will rotate the headlining spot for each show. “I had always hoped that we would do something together and so … Continue reading Joe Walsh and Bad Company Announce Co-Headlining Tour →

British rock singer/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company, The Firm) performed the Memphis music that has been a life-long inspiration to him at a special concert filmed in New York last summer. That event was filmed for the PBS Front and Center series which begins airing next month. Reflective of The Royal Sessions, recorded at … Continue reading Paul Rodgers Takes ‘The Royal Sessions’ Front and Center on PBS →

Paul Rodgers rang the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell at 4pm Tuesday afternoon to highlight and celebrate the release of his new album, The Royal Sessions. The album is a collection of classic songs unique to the Memphis sound, capturing the music in its purest form, and featuring live band and vocal takes performed … Continue reading Paul Rodgers Rings NYSE Closing Bell →