December 3, 1979 – Eleven fans are trampled to death at a Who concert at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati.  Another 26 fans are injured.  At 7:05, after the Who had finished their sound check, a paltry 5 of the Coliseum’s 134 doors were opened, because only nine ticket takers had been hired.  The Coliseum said enlisting ushers would be … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 3 in Classic Rock →

October 31, 1963 – While Ed Sullivan and his wife Sylvia are passing through London’s Heathrow Airport, they serendipitously witness Beatlemania when a crowd rushes an arriving plane. Sullivan thinks the travelers must be royalty, but, when he asks a member of the adoring crowd who they are, he finds out it is a band. … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 31 in Classic Rock →

September 23, 1980 – Bob Marley collapses on stage during a concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Marley had collapsed in New York’s Central Park while jogging two days before and was told to immediately cancel the U.S. tour, but flew to Pittsburgh to perform one final performance. This was the last time Marley ever appeared on stage.  He died … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 23 in Classic Rock →

June 10, 2010 – Slash is tackled by a fan in Milan while playing the classic solo in the middle of “Sweet Child O’ Mine”. He handles it perfectly and even continues the song after changing guitars. He says, “What’d I say? Rowdy crowd for sure. But amazing! The guy who nailed me didn’t take … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 10 in Classic Rock →

John Lennon is the most recent music legend to be commemorated by the United States Postal Service in their Music Icons series – a group which includes Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and Lydia Mendoza. The John Lennon forever stamp will be issued on September 7, 2018 in New York … Continue reading John Lennon To Be Commemorated on USPS Music Icons Stamp →

June 10, 2010 – Slash is tackled by a fan in Milan while playing the classic solo in the middle of “Sweet Child o’ Mine”.  He handles it perfectly and even continues the song after changing guitars.  He says, “What’d I say? Rowdy crowd for sure. But amazing! The guy who nailed me didn’t take me down but … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 10 in Classic Rock →

At 79 years old, Buddy Guy is still doing his thing, both in the studio and on the road. His latest album, Born to Play Guitar was released July 31st and quickly became the #1 Blues album in the US.  The blues legend is also out on the road in support of the release. Check … Continue reading Buddy Guy Performs Ray Charles’ ‘What’d I Say’ →

Ray Charles is the latest musical icon to be honored by the United States Postal Service with his own stamp in the “Music Icons Forever” series.  The stamp went on sale Monday, which would have been Charles’ 83rd birthday. Concord Music celebrated the occasion with the release of Ray Charles Forever, a deluxe CD/DVD collection … Continue reading Ray Charles Honored With ‘Forever’ Postage Stamp →