July 24, 1977 – Led Zeppelin perform their final concert in the U.S. in Oakland, CA. Rick Derringer and fellow Birmingham, England friends Judas Priest are the opening acts. July 24, 1967 – Encouraged by Pattie Harrison, The Beatles and their partners – minus Ringo and Maureen Starkey, whose second child Jason had been born … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 24 in Classic Rock →

Almost six decades later, the National Transportation Safety Board has said they will consider re-opening their investigation into the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, as well as the pilot, 21-year-old Roger Peterson. The crash, which happened in February 1959 in Clear Lake, Iowa was ruled to have been … Continue reading NTSA May Open New Investigation into Plane Crash That Killed Buddy Holly →