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 →

A second single from the forthcoming Prince album was released this week. Titled “Born 2 Die”, the track was originally recorded in 2010 at a time that Prince was, according to a press release, “reflecting on the issues affecting the black community and the role he hoped to play”. The song follows the release of … Continue reading Hear the Previously Unreleased Prince Song ‘Born 2 Die’ →

Only a few classic rock musicians or bands have been fortunate enough to win a coveted Academy Award for music they’ve written. In fact, there are fewer than 15 winners in this category, with only a single artist scoring more than one Oscar.  One group on the list has won an Oscar but NOT a … Continue reading Rock Artists Who Have Won an Academy Award →

A new exhibit will open at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this month. Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll explores the history of the instruments that have “inspired the musicians and made possible the songs we know and love.” The Play It Loud exhibit, which was previously on display at … Continue reading New Rock Hall Exhibit ‘Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll’ to Open this Month →

Not long before Prince’s untimely death on April 21, 2016, he contacted journalist Dan Piepenbring, asking if the writer would help him with his memoir. Feeling both excited and surprised by the request, Piepenburg agreed and began meeting with the superstar to plan out the book. “There was a sense even from the start that … Continue reading Prince’s Posthumous Memoir is Set for Release →

In honor of the 40th anniversary of Prince’s second album Prince, the late musician’s estate has partnered with Warner Records to release a previously unheard solo acoustic demo of the Grammy-winning track “I Feel For You”. The surprise release is now available on streaming services and as a limited-run 7” vinyl single – with the … Continue reading Listen to a Previously Unheard Version of Prince’s “I Feel For You” →

With Stevie Nicks set to become the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice (first as a member of Fleetwood Mac and now as a solo artist), we’re revisiting one of our favorite videos from the iconic singer’s solo career. As the story goes, even on the day … Continue reading How Prince Inspired a Hit for Stevie Nicks →

In August, Prince’s estate in partnership with Sony’s Legacy Recordings released 23 albums from the late musician’s NPG Records catalog, to streaming services. This treasure trove included a number of rare post 1995 releases, many of which were initially only issued to his fan club via mail-order. Now, the estate and Sony have announced the … Continue reading Prince’s Estate Announces Three New Album Reissues →

Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the passing of Tom Petty.  For those of us in the rock community, it’s been a difficult few years as several icons from David Bowie to Glenn Frey to Prince have departed this earth.  But this is nothing new in rock ‘n roll.  Our stars have been dying … Continue reading Why Dead Rock Stars Get More Popular Over Time →

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which took place earlier this month at Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center, will air April 29th at 8pm on HBO. Watch the trailer below.

Lenny Kravitz will perform a tribute to Prince during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony when it takes place in New York City on April 7th. Alicia Keys, Mary Chapin Carpenter the Indigo Girls have also been announced as performers. The Rock Hall 2017 class includes: Electric Light Orchestra, who will be … Continue reading Lenny Kravitz Will Honor Prince During Rock Hall Induction Ceremony →

Each year, The Recording Academy recognizes a range of singles and albums at least 25 years old that “exhibit qualitative or historical significance” by inducting them into The GRAMMY Hall of Fame. The Hall, currently in its 44th year, now includes a total of 1,038 recordings. In 2017, 25 new titles will be inducted, including … Continue reading Recordings by David Bowie, Beach Boys, Nirvana to be Inducted into GRAMMY Hall of Fame →