December 7, 2000 – The 31st annual Kennedy Center Honors salutes Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who.  Also feted are Morgan Freeman, George Jones, Barbra Streisand and Twyla Tharp.  Rob Thomas, Dave Grohl and Chris Cornell honor them with a live performance. December 7, 1984 – Foreigner release their fifth studio album Agent Provocateur. It goes on to sell three million copies in … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 7 in Classic Rock →

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts recently revealed a brand new single “Fresh Start” – their first new music release since the 2013 album Unvarnished. With its blistering guitars and Jett’s signature unapologetic snarl the song is a fierce new companion to the upcoming documentary Bad Reputation. The new doc, due out September 28th takes the … Continue reading Listen to Joan Jett’s New Single “Fresh Start” →

May 19, 2000 – Dickey Betts of The Allman Brothers Band is essentially kicked out of the band for “creative differences,” which are allegedly related to drugs and/or alcohol use. May 19, 1979 – Eric Clapton and Patti Boyd throw a reception party two months after their wedding featuring a jam session with Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Ginger Baker, Mick Jagger … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 19 in Classic Rock →

May 7, 1998 – Steve Perry officially leaves Journey. He is replaced by Steve Augeri, after an agreement made with the rest of the band that if Perry decided not to tour, a new singer could be hired.  Augeri lasts 8 years but must retire after recurring vocal issues. May 7, 2003 – Pete Townshend is cleared of possessing child … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 7 in Classic Rock →

April 14, 1975 – Former Faces guitarist Ronnie Wood gets a coveted Rolling Stones gig, replacing Mick Taylor.  Other rumored replacements for the position are Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Steve Marriott and Chris Spedding. April 14, 2009 – George Harrison is honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in front of the Capitol Records building.  In attendance … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 14 in Classic Rock →

An expanded 45th anniversary edition of Pete Townshend’s 1972 album Who Came First is due out via UMe on April 20th. The 2-CD set features eight unreleased tracks as well as new edits, alternate versions and live recordings. The original album tracks have been remastered by Who collaborator Jon Astley using the original master tapes. Accompanying … Continue reading Pete Townshend Who Came First Reissue Announced →

On 16 September 2016, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release the live concert film FACE THE FACE by Pete Townshend’s Deep End as a DVD+CD set. This is the first official release of the show on either DVD or CD format. FACE THE FACE features Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour on lead guitar throughout and the set … Continue reading Pete Townshend’s Deep End: Face the Face →

When the Who performed at London’s Hyde Park this past summer, it was an electrifying performance and a definitive moment in the band’s 50-year history. With a sell-out crowd of 65,000 fans, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend delivered a set of all the greatest hits including “Who Are You,” “My Generation,” “I Can See For … Continue reading See the Trailer for the Who’s New Concert Film →

Bruce Springsteen helped honor Pete Townshend last week at the annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit in New York, where Townshend received the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his dedication and support of the Fund and for his commitment to helping others recovering from addiction. Watch The Boss’ funny and moving tribute to Pete Townshend here. … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen and Pete Townshend Perform ‘My Generation’ →

Bruce Springsteen helped honor Pete Townshend Thursday night at the 11th annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit in New York, where Townshend received the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his dedication and support of the Fund and for his commitment to helping others recovering from addiction. The Who’s longtime manager Bill Curbishley was also honored with … Continue reading WATCH: Bruce Springsteen Honors Pete Townshend →