July 13, 1984 – For the first and only time, Eddie Van Halen performs “Beat It” live in concert with Michael Jackson, at The Jacksons concert at Texas Stadium in Dallas. Jackson screams, “You got it, Eddie, Eddie, Eddie!” July 13, 1984 – The Live Aid concerts take place in London’s Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium.  The concerts are … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 13 in Classic Rock →

June 25, 2010 – Rush receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Musicians Institute.  They are inducted by Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan and Donna Halper, a former music director at Cleveland’s WMMS-FM who was among the first to champion the band on their debut album. June 25, 2004 – After a final encore … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 25 in Classic Rock →

There are tons of lists of the best rock drummers ever, but ours ranks the best drummers that are still playing. You may not be able to see them with their original bands, and it’s possible they may never play again live, but at least there is the potential to still witness their greatness.  It wasn’t … Continue reading Top 20 Classic Rock Drummers Still Drumming →

March 14, 2003 – Robert Trujillo performs his last concert as Ozzy Osbourne’s bassist at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, as he is leaving the band to replace Jason Newsted in Metallica. Ozzy Osbourne throws a farewell party for him, but wife Sharon Osbourne collapses from heat exhaustion and is rushed to the hospital. March 14, 2005 – U2 and The Pretenders are inducted … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 14 in Classic Rock →

March 5, 1994 – Grace Slick of the Jefferson Starship is arrested for pointing a shotgun at police at her home in California after they were summoned at 3:30am by an intoxicated caller.  She refuses to drop the firearm when ordered to do so, so police tackle her and wrestle the gun away. Slick is later sentenced to … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 5 in Classic Rock →

Ozzy Osbourne has revealed the details of his upcoming new solo album. Ordinary Man is due out February 21st on Epic Records and marks Ozzy’s first new solo record in nearly a decade. The title track, which features Sir Elton John on vocals and piano, can be heard in the player below. “Ordinary Man” follows … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Details New Album, Releases New Track Featuring Elton John →

Red Hot Chili Peppers will release a new album with recently returned guitarist John Frusciante. The confirmation came from drummer Chad Smith in an interview with Rolling Stone. “We’re psyched…” Smith told the publication. “For now, we’ll mostly be concentrating on new songs and writing a new record. We’re all real excited to make new … Continue reading Red Hot Chili Peppers Will Release a New Album with John Frusciante, Chad Smith Confirms →

Ozzy Osbourne made his long-awaited return to the stage at the American Music Awards on Sunday night, November 24, 2019. Surrounded by flames and a thin veil of fog, the Prince of Darkness joined Post Malone and Travis Scott for a performance of the electro-rock single “Take What You Want.” The singer, who has spent … Continue reading Watch: Ozzy Osbourne Returns to the Stage at the American Music Awards →

November 24, 1984 – Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe marries for the first time, to model Elaine Starchuk (AKA Candice).  They divorce the following year. November 24, 1972 – The music TV show In Concert debuts with Alice Cooper, Bo Diddley and Seals and Crofts. November 24, 2007 – Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea loses his $4.8 million home in a wildfire that sweeps through Malibu.  He … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 24 in Classic Rock →

After teasing a short clip yesterday, Ozzy Osbourne has dropped his first new solo single in nearly a decade. Titled “Under the Graveyard,” the tune is from the Prince of Darkness’ forthcoming album Ordinary Man – due out in early 2020 via Epic Records. Listen to the track in the player below. Recorded in Los … Continue reading Listen: Ozzy Osbourne Drops First New Solo Single in Nearly a Decade →