“Ruby Tuesday,” the Rolling Stones‘ 1967 smash hit, has a newly created lyric video being released by ABKCO Music & Records in conjunction with the group’s 2018 European Tour. The video features a rhythmic presentation of the song’s lyrics coupled with a dazzling 1960’s-style floral motif. “For this hauntingly beautiful ballad the goal was to create … Continue reading The Rolling Stones: Ruby Tuesday (Official Lyric Video) →

May 16, 1984 – Ozzy Osbourne is arrested in Memphis, Tennessee for being “staggering drunk,” according to police.  He was released from jail five hours later, and continued on with his tour in support of Bark at the Moon. May 16, 1965 – The Rolling Stones barely escape the parking lot after their show at Civic Hall in Long Beach, California, when their limo is besieged by … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 16 in Classic Rock →

May 12, 1967 – Pink Floyd perform what may have been the first concert in quadraphonic sound when they place loudspeakers at the back of the concert hall at “Games for May,” a swanky affair at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. Adding to the otherworldly experience,  Roger Waters throws potatoes at a gong, Nick Mason mic’s up a saw to cut through … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 12 in Classic Rock →

The Rolling Stones‘ No Security tour is documented in the latest installment of the band’s From The Vault series. San Jose ’99 is due out on July 13th on DVD, Blu-Ray, 2CD+DVD and 3-LP formats as well as digitally. The trailer for the concert film, released Thursday, can be seen below. Filmed at the San … Continue reading WATCH: Rolling Stones Announce Latest in From The Vault Series →

Who says rockers don’t read? Whether it’s horror, poetry, fantasy or 19th century classic literature, musicians throughout time have taken their cue from those crumpled up paperbacks they’ve toted with them to gigs around the world. See some of the most famous examples of literature that’s turned into music below. 10 “Shadows And Tall Trees” … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Songs Inspired By Literature →

Buddy Guy has been consistently releasing records for more than five decades and it’s clear, with a new album due out this month, the guitar legend’s career is, like the Blues, well…  alive and well. The Blues is Alive and Well, Guy’s 18th solo album, features guest appearances by some big names: Jeff Beck and Keith Richards … Continue reading Buddy Guy Recruits Jeff Beck, Rolling Stones for New Album →

May 5, 2003 – Lewis & Floorwax, two morning DJs from Denver’s KRFX, ask Ted Nugent to leave the studio after he uses derogatory racial terms for Asians and Blacks.  During the live interview, he had been warned once for his language but continued with his racist diatribe. The comments cost Nugent a gig at the Muskegon Summer Celebration. May … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 5 in Classic Rock →

The Rolling Stones have announced the release of a new limited-edition box set on June 15th. The Studio Albums Vinyl Collection 1971-2016 contains remastered vinyl editions of all 15 iconic studio albums released by the Stones between 1971 and 2016. Sourced from the original analogue master tapes, the albums in this new collection were cut … Continue reading The Rolling Stones Announce Massive 15 Album Vinyl Box Set →

April 21, 1990 – Van Halen christen the opening night of their Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with a live performance.  Sammy Hagar would eventually buy out the rest of the band due to the club’s early financial failure.  In later years, Cabo Wabo becomes a huge success. April 21, 2005 – Alex Lifeson of Rush pleads no contest to a … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 21 in Classic Rock →

April 14, 1975 – Former Faces guitarist Ronnie Wood gets a coveted Rolling Stones gig, replacing Mick Taylor.  Other rumored replacements for the position are Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Steve Marriott and Chris Spedding. April 14, 2009 – George Harrison is honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in front of the Capitol Records building.  In attendance … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 14 in Classic Rock →