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CDJ Today: November 3 in Classic Rock
November 3, 1997 – University of Iowa student Todd Miller comes to an out of court settlement with Metallica after suing them for losing his sense of smell at a concert. Miller said he was unwillingly picked up and passed along over the top of the crowd at a 1993 concert as a body surfer and was eventually dropped on his … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 3 in Classic Rock
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Watch The Rolling Stones’ “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” with Lady Gaga, Live from Racket NYC
The Rolling Stones have released a new live music video for their song “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” featuring Lady Gaga. The song is featured on their brand new album Hackney Diamonds – the band’s first album of new music in 18 years. Watch and listen in the player below. “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” was filmed … Continue reading Watch The Rolling Stones’ “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” with Lady Gaga, Live from Racket NYC
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CDJ Today: October 26 in Classic Rock
October 26, 1991 – Ozzy Osbourne breaks his foot onstage after doing one of his famous “frog leaps” during a concert at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom. After three more shows, infection sets in causing him to postpone the Theatre of Madness tour. October 26, 1970 – Alta Mae Anderson, mother of Meredith Hunter, The Rolling Stones fan who was killed at the Stones’ Altamont … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 26 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 25 in Classic Rock
October 25, 1968 – The New Yardbirds make their first performance under their new name Led Zeppelin at a gig at Surrey University in England. October 25, 2011 – Steven Tyler of Aerosmith falls in his hotel bathroom at The Bourbon Hotel in Asuncion, Paraguay. He receives stitches for cuts on his face and has emergency dental work after losing two of … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 25 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 24 in Classic Rock
October 24, 2005 – Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille is sentenced to 80 days in jail for his “no contest” plea to driving under the influence of alcohol. DeVille, born Bruce Johannesson, was ticketed in August after hitting a parked car while backing out of his girlfriend’s driveway. His girlfriend received minor injuries in the crash. He also receives five years probation and … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 24 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 18 in Classic Rock
October 18, 1974 – The Rolling Stones release It’s Only Rock N’ Roll, their 14th studio album. The album goes platinum, and features guest stars Kenney Jones, David Bowie, Billy Preston and Ian Stewart. October 18, 1974 – Al Green’s ex-girlfriend bursts into his bathroom and pours a pot of boiling grits in the tub, burning him badly, before going to the … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 18 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 17 in Classic Rock
October 17, 1980 – Bruce Springsteen releases The River, a double album. It sells over 5 million copies. October 17, 1964 – The Rolling Stones release their second album, 12 X 5. It sells over 500,000 copies in the U.S., and features only three originals – the rest are covers. October 18, 1988 – The Traveling Wilburys release their debut album … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 17 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 15 in Classic Rock
October 15, 2006 – Patti Smith headlines the final night of the infamous club, CBGB in New York City, which closes due to $300,000 owed in unpaid back rent. She says, “CBGB is both the scrappy symbol of rock’s promise and a temple that no one wanted to see go.” With an open booking policy, … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 15 in Classic Rock
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Rolling Stones Release New Track “Sweet Sounds of Heaven”
The Rolling Stones have released a new track from their forthcoming album Hackney Diamonds. Hear “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” featuring Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder in the player below. Hackney Diamonds is set to be released on October 20th on Polydor Records. “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” follows the album’s first single “Angry” which is at … Continue reading Rolling Stones Release New Track “Sweet Sounds of Heaven”
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Rolling Stones Reveal Star-Studded ‘Hackney Diamonds’ Track List
Hackney Diamonds, the hugely anticipated new album by The Rolling Stones, is set to be released on October 20th on Polydor Records. Following the release of 2016’s Grammy Award winning Blue & Lonesome, which featured brilliant versions of blues tracks that helped shape their sound, Hackney Diamonds marks the band’s first studio album of original material since … Continue reading Rolling Stones Reveal Star-Studded ‘Hackney Diamonds’ Track List
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The Rolling Stones Unveil New Single ‘Angry’ and Detail New Album ‘Hackney Diamonds’
The Rolling Stones, come roaring out of the traps today with the release of their rocking single “Angry” (listen in the player below). It arrives alongside the announcement of their hugely anticipated new album, Hackney Diamonds, to be released October 20th. The exciting news was shared today by Mick, Keith and Ronnie at a special … Continue reading The Rolling Stones Unveil New Single ‘Angry’ and Detail New Album ‘Hackney Diamonds’
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CDJ Today: September 3 in Classic Rock
September 3, 1982 – The first US Festival commences in San Bernardino, California and features Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, The Police, The Cars, the Talking Heads, The Kinks, the Ramones, B52’s, The English Beat, Gang Of Four, The Grateful Dead, Pat Benatar and Jackson Browne. Apple Computers co-founder Steven Wozniak bankrolls the festival and loses about $12 … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 3 in Classic Rock