January 14, 1965 –  David Bowie releases his first single in the U.S., “Can’t Help Thinking About Me.”  This was the first single released after he changed his name from David (also Davie) Jones to David Bowie. January 14, 1967 – The first “Human Be-In” takes place at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park with more than 25,000 people in attendance. It is the prelude to … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 14 in Classic Rock →

January 8, 1994 – Nirvana perform their final concert in the U.S. at the Seattle Center Arena. They tour for about two more months in Europe prior to Kurt Cobain’s death. January 8, 1979 – The Canadian Government name Rush the country’s official Ambassadors of Music. The honor comes with a plaque that reads, “We wish to recognize the international aspect … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 8 in Classic Rock →

From the pandemic to the election to the lockdowns and so much more, what a helluva year 2020 has been – and not in a good way! Sadly, this year has also taken away too many of our shining rock n’ roll stars. Here is a look back at some of the people who shaped … Continue reading Remembering Rockers We Lost in 2020 →

Prog Rock:  a style of rock music popular especially in the 1970s and characterized by classical influences, the use of keyboard instruments, and lengthy compositions. (Oxford Dictionary) Progressive rock is a broad genre of rock music that developed in the United Kingdom and United States throughout the mid to late 1960s. Additional elements contributed to … Continue reading Top 10 Prog Rock Bands →

Residents in the home town of Neil Peart have overwhelmingly voted in favor of naming a local pavilion after the late Rush drummer. The newly titled Neil Peart Pavilion is located in the Port Dalhousie area of St. Catharine’s, Ontario, and stands not far from the location that inspired the lyrics for the 1975 Rush … Continue reading Neil Peart Gets Pavilion Named After Him Near Site that Inspired Rush Lyrics →

Sometimes a band will throw around hundreds of name ideas before they finally find the right one that all members can agree on. And in some cases, like with U2 or Styx, it might just be the idea they hate the least. Previously we revealed the original names of 18 famous classic rock bands from … Continue reading Original Names of Famous Classic Rock Bands – Part Two (J-Z) →

Classic rockers took to social media Friday afternoon to share their condolences and memories of Neil Peart, following the news of his death. The much-admired and highly influential Rush drummer and lyricist succumbed to brain cancer on Tuesday, January 7th at the age of 67. Scott Ian (Anthrax) Brian Wilson Kirk Hammett (Metallica) Fellow Canadian … Continue reading Rockers Pay Tribute to Neil Peart on Social Media →

Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart died Tuesday, January 7th at the age of 67. The news was confirmed Friday afternoon in a statement posted to the band’s official Twitter page. “It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother and … Continue reading Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67 →

Geddy Lee has announced a run of book signing dates across the U.S. this month. The Rush singer, bassist and keyboardist will be promoting his Big Beautiful Book of Bass with stops in Nashville, St. Louis, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and Atlanta. A full list of appearances is below. Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass is … Continue reading Geddy Lee Announces U.S. Book Tour Dates →

“Both aspects of this occupation are really beautiful and completely segregated, different worlds. I love to walk into a studio when it’s dark, there’s nothing playing, turn on the equipment, no idea, pick up a guitar, start playing something and by the end of the day you’ve made something that’s exciting. I also love taking … Continue reading Class Axe: Don Felder Fills Second Solo Album ‘American Rock ‘N’ Roll’ with Guitar Hero Who’s Who List of Friends →

Having already given 2112 and A Farewell To Kings the expanded reissue treatment, UMe/Anthem/ole label group will continue its Rush 40th anniversary album series with a new, deluxe edition of the band’s groundbreaking 1978 release, Hemispheres – due out November 16th. Hemispheres, Rush’s sixth studio album, was originally released in October 1978. With this album, … Continue reading Rush’s ‘Hemispheres’ Gets 40th Anniversary Deluxe Treatment →

Often the most overlooked member of the band, a bassist is the glue that holds the whole musical foundation together.  These deserving players have changed music forever and have elevated the bass player to a place deserving honor and recognition. 20 Gene Simmons (KISS) Maybe this is a sympathy vote, but Simmons revolutionized rock and … Continue reading Top 20 Rock Bassists →