August 18, 1969 – Jimi Hendrix closes out the Woodstock festival with a morning set that concludes with “Hey Joe,” one of the few times in his career that he played an encore. Surprisingly,  Hendrix was not supposed to be the final act. Woodstock organizer Michael Lang wanted Roy Rogers to come on after Hendrix and play “Happy Trails” but the … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 18 in Classic Rock →

July 16, 1966 – The world’s first “supergroup” is forged when Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker form Cream.  Though they last only two years, Cream sells 15 million records. July 16, 1900 – The logo of the Victor Recording Company and later RCA Victor, is registered with the U.S. Patent Office. The logo features Nipper the dog looking into … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 16 in Classic Rock →

In a new film, Stewart Copeland offers a first-person account of The Police’s ascent from obscurity to worldwide fame. Everyone Stares is an insider’s view on touring with fellow band members Sting and Andy Summers and the reaction of adoring fans worldwide. “In 1978, when I was a member of a struggling rock band called … Continue reading The Police: Everyone Stares [Official Trailer] →

Often the most overlooked member of the band, a bassist is the glue that holds the whole musical foundation together.  These deserving players have changed music forever and have elevated the bass player to a place deserving honor and recognition. 20 Gene Simmons (KISS) Maybe this is a sympathy vote, but Simmons revolutionized rock and … Continue reading Top 20 Rock Bassists →

All hail Ringo! Posted by Chad Smith on Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Legendary guitarist with The Police, fiercely iconoclastic composer and songwriter Andy Summers has teamed up with songwriter/bassist Rob Giles (The Rescues)  to form Circa Zero—a band poised to blow people away with its unique brand of rock and roll intensity.  Taking full advantage of an immediate musical chemistry, Circa Zero recorded their debut album Circus … Continue reading The Police Legend Andy Summers and Rob Giles Form New Band ‘Circa Zero’ →