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 →

September 5, 1976 – Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington is injured in a car crash in Jacksonville, FL after he falls asleep at the wheel while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The accident inspires Ronnie Van Zant to write “That Smell” with the lyrics, “Whiskey bottles and brand new cars, oak tree you’re in my … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 5 in Classic Rock →

June 7, 1993 – Prince turns 35 and gifts himself with a new name that is an unpronounceable symbol, making him, literally, an icon. June 7, 2009 – Bret Michaels is injured during Poison’s performance at the 63rd Tony Awards. While exiting the stage, part of a new descending set struck him on the head and knocked him down.  The following year, Michaels … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 7 in Classic Rock →

May 24, 1994 – Bret Michaels of Poison loses control of his Ferrari and crashes into a telephone pole in Burbank, CA.  He breaks his thumb, nose and collarbone, loses four teeth, cracks his sternum, and receives a hairline fracture of his upper jawbone. According to police reports, he passed out behind the wheel while driving. May 24, 1974 – David Bowie releases his 8th studio album Diamond Dogs. … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 24 in Classic Rock →

May 23, 1969 – The Who release their fourth album Tommy, which is a double album and is the first album to be billed as a rock opera. It goes on to sell over two million copies in the U.S. May 23, 2010 – Bret Michaels of Poison is announced the winner of The Celebrity Apprentice, season 9.  He wins $250,000 for his charity, the American Diabetes Association. … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 23 in Classic Rock →

December 1, 2000 – C. C. DeVille of Poison is arrested and jailed for seven hours after jumping on the hood of a car in Louisville, KY.  He then proceeded to eat some roses. He is charged with alcohol intoxication and criminal mischief. December 1, 2014 – Phil Rudd, the drummer of AC/DC, pleads not guilty to charges of threatening to kill and … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 1 in Classic Rock →

The epic Stadium Tour featuring Mötley Crüe Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will visit six additional cities this summer, in addition to the previously announced 22 shows. The ‘80s legends were originally scheduled to launch their tour on July 7 in Miami, FL but will now kick off the trek on … Continue reading New Tour Dates Added to Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett Stadium Tour →

Mötley Crüe just released a 2019 music video for the song “Looks That Kill.” Though the song dates back to the band’s 1983 album Shout at the Devil the new official video features footage from the recent biopic The Dirt and can be found on the film’s soundtrack. Watch the music video in the player … Continue reading Watch: Mötley Crüe Release New Offical Music Video for “Looks That Kill” →

After weeks of anticipation, Mötley Crüe announced a massive 2020 tour with  Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts that will take them to stadiums all across North America. The 22-date trek named The Stadium Tour will kick off on July 7, 2020, at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium and is currently set to wrap … Continue reading Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett Announce 2020 Tour Dates →

Mick Mars may be in the midst of planning a reunion tour with Mötley Crüe but, in spite of a suddenly busier schedule in 2020, the guitarist hasn’t given up on his own projects. Last week Mars confirmed via tweet that his debut solo record will drop in April. Mars has been working on the album … Continue reading Mötley Crüe’s Mick Mars Confirms 2020 Solo Release →

Mötley Crüe ’s Vince Neil underwent hand surgery yesterday – Wednesday, November 27, 2019 – in his hometown of Nashville, TN. The singer shared a photo of himself, decked out in a hospital gown and cap, on his Instagram page with the caption “Hand Surgery Today!! #vikingdisease #Dupuytrenscontracture #nashville.” Judging by the hashtags, it appears … Continue reading Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil Undergoes Hand Surgery →

UPDATE: It’s official, Mötley Crüe released a video today announcing that the band will be reuniting and heading out on the road in 2020 for a stadium tour with Def Leppard and Poison. Specific dates and venues have not yet been announced. Watch the announcement video below. Though the band doesn’t actually appear in the … Continue reading UPDATE: Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard and Poison Joining Forces for 2020 Summer Tour →