September 8, 1994 – Aerosmith win Video of the Year for “Cryin’” at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.  This marks the first appearance of Alicia Silverstone in a band video, and she goes on to appear in two other Aerosmith videos.  This is also the year when Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley open … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 8 in Classic Rock →

July 24, 1977 – Led Zeppelin perform their final concert in the U.S. in Oakland, CA. Rick Derringer and fellow Birmingham, England friends Judas Priest are the opening acts. July 24, 1967 – Encouraged by Pattie Harrison, The Beatles and their partners – minus Ringo and Maureen Starkey, whose second child Jason had been born … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 24 in Classic Rock →

June 29, 1995 – The first TV commercial of Ringo Starr‘s career airs for Pizza Hut, as does a similar spot by the newly-reformed Monkees. June 29, 2000 – Vandals break into tombs containing the remains of Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines. Van Zant’s casket had been removed from its tomb but did not appear to have been opened. A plastic bag … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 29 in Classic Rock →

“Both aspects of this occupation are really beautiful and completely segregated, different worlds. I love to walk into a studio when it’s dark, there’s nothing playing, turn on the equipment, no idea, pick up a guitar, start playing something and by the end of the day you’ve made something that’s exciting. I also love taking … Continue reading Class Axe: Don Felder Fills Second Solo Album ‘American Rock ‘N’ Roll’ with Guitar Hero Who’s Who List of Friends →

All Blues, the forthcoming covers album from the Peter Frampton Band, is set for release on June 7, Frampton and UMe announced Friday. The album is a collection of Frampton’s favorite blues classics and was recorded with his longtime touring band, made up of Adam Lester (guitar/vocals), Rob Arthur (keyboards/guitar/vocals) and Dan Wojciechowski (drums). “I … Continue reading Peter Frampton Releases New Song, Announces New Album →

April 22, 1976 – Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi debut their Blues Brothers act on Saturday Night Live. They play a cover of “Soul Man” by Sam & Dave, who they used as the basis for their characters. April 22, 1993 – The Who’s Tommy premieres on Broadway where it is performed 899 times until … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 22 in Classic Rock →

Peter Frampton has announced his final farewell tour. The legendary guitarist revealed in an interview on CBS This Morning that he will end his touring career due to being diagnosed with a degenerative and incurable muscular disease. Frampton received his inclusion body myositis diagnosis three and half years ago but says he felt the effects … Continue reading Peter Frampton Announces Final Tour, Reveals He Has Rare Muscle Disease →

The new solo album from Don Felder isn’t short on star power. Appropriately titled American Rock ’N’ Roll, the release features some of the biggest names in the business including Sammy Hagar, Slash, Richie Sambora, Peter Frampton, Mick Fleetwood, Alex Lifeson (Rush), Orianthi, Joe Satriani (Chickenfoot) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chickenfoot) among … Continue reading Don Felder Announces New Album Featuring Sammy Hagar, Slash, Peter Frampton, and more →

January 6, 1976 – Peter Frampton releases one of the biggest double live albums in history, Frampton Comes Alive! The album goes on to sell over 11 million copies in the U.S. Related: Peter Frampton to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award January 6, 2001 – Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour wins the right to his “dot com” name. David took legal action in … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 6 in Classic Rock →

Peter Frampton will be presented with the Les Paul Innovation Award in January during the annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards in Anaheim, CA. The prestigious award is given to individuals who “set the highest standards of excellence in the creative application of recording technology” and  “personify the innovative thinking of Les Paul, the … Continue reading Peter Frampton to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award →