January 16, 1978 – Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols falls through a glass door at a San Francisco hotel while overdosing , and is rushed to a hospital.  Days later, the group disbands. January 16, 1985 – It’s day #6 of the first Rock in Rio festival held in Rio de Janeiro. The ten-day festival featured artists … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 16 in Classic Rock →

Convicted murderer and revolutionary producer Phil Spector died Saturday at the age of 81. Spector was known for producing a massive collection of hit records beginning in the 1960’s and for his groundbreaking “wall of sound” technique. He was serving his sentence for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson at the time of his … Continue reading Record Producer, Convicted Murderer Phil Spector Dies at 81 →

Debbie Harry has released a new, no-holds-barred memoir titled Face It. True to her punk roots, the Blondie lead-singer is brutally honest in the recounting of her life story and how she rose to fame, sharing details that others might hesitate to reveal. In an excerpt previewed in The Sunday Times, Harry recounts a story … Continue reading Debbie Harry Talks Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll in a New Tell-All Memoir →