June 6, 1992 – Guns N’ Roses release what is at the time the most expensive video ever made, “November Rain”.  Roughly half of the $1.5 million dollar budget is spent constructing a church in the New Mexico desert for Slash to use as a background for his guitar solo.  Currently, the video has almost 2 … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 6 in Classic Rock →

January 21, 1987 – Twenty-two artists are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 2nd annual awards show, held in New York City.  Keith Richards inducts Aretha Franklin, B.B. King is inducted by Sting, ZZ Top inducts Bo Diddley, Mick Jones of Foreigner inducts Eddie Cochran, Ricky Nelson is posthumously inducted by John Fogerty, and … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 21 in Classic Rock →

December 6, 1968 – The Rolling Stones release their ninth American studio album Beggars Banquet.  It includes the tracks “Street Fighting Man” and “Sympathy For The Devil.” December 6, 1969 – The Rolling Stones play a free festival at Altamont in California, along with Jefferson Airplane, Santana, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 6 in Classic Rock →

September 14, 1984 – MTV debuts its first ever video awards show, hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler in New York at Radio City Music Hall. The Cars win Video of the Year for “You Might Think”. Among the Video of the Year nominees were Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and The Police “Every Breath You Take”. David Bowie wins … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 14 in Classic Rock →

April 23, 2003 – Twisted Sister announce their reformation for their first tour in 16 years.  The following month they kick off the tour on USO military bases in South Korea. April 23, 1963  – Bob Dylan performs his first major solo concert in New York City. Classic Rock Birthdays April 23, 1960 – Steve Clark, guitarist (Def Leppard) … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 23 in Classic Rock →

The life story of the legendary Roy Orbison whose career and personal narrative were fraught with struggle, setbacks, triumph and tragedy is the subject of The Big O: Roy Orbison, now getting underway.  The Big O: Roy Orbison is the first Orbison Estate authorized dramatic musical biopic; the film is being produced by Marty Katz … Continue reading First Ever Roy Orbison Biopic in the Works →

The Beatles may have famously refused to join the world of music streaming for years, but fans of the Fab Four received an early Christmas gift last week when much of the band’s catalog became available on streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music for the first time. And while the Beatles are securing a … Continue reading 5 Great Albums You Still Can’t Stream →

A lost Roy Orbison album, recorded more than four decades ago and never released, will finally see the light of day this Friday. The December 4th release date marks the anniversary of Orbison’s performance at the Front Row Theater in Highland Heights, OH in 1988 – the singer’s final show, a mere two days before … Continue reading Lost Roy Orbison Album Will Be Released This Week →

The 25th anniversary of Roy Orbison’s Mystery Girl album will be commemorated with the release of both a CD/DVD Deluxe edition on Tuesday, May 20th, as well as a 15-track (audio only) Mystery Girl Expanded edition CD. Mystery Girl – Deluxe brings together the album’s original 10 songs, including the worldwide smash single “You Got … Continue reading 25th Anniversary of Roy Orbison’s ‘Mystery Girl’ Will Be Commemorated with Deluxe Edition →

Check out the latest video from Neil Young and Crazy Horse. “Twisted Road”, off their upcoming album Psychedelic Pill (due out Oct. 30th), is a tribute to the music that influenced Young in his formative years, with a special nod to Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and the Grateful Dead.