Santana is celebrating the release of a new EP In Search of Mona Lisa with the release of a music video for the opening track, “Do You Remember Me”. Watch it now in the player below. In Search of Mona Lisa features three new songs inspired by Carlos Santana’s visit to the Louvre where he … Continue reading Watch Santana’s New Music Video for “Do You Remember Me”
January 18, 1991 – The second Rock in Rio festival kicks off the first of ten days in Rio de Janeiro. Artists include Santana, Guns N’ Roses, INXS, Billy Idol, Judas Priest, Faith No More, Queensrÿche and Sepultura. January 18, 1991 – Three fans are crushed to death at an AC/DC concert in Salt Lake City. Unaware of the … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 18 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 4, 2000 – Greg Allman is arrested in back-to-back incidents in Florida. In the first incident, police clock Allman’s Trans Am at 85 mph in a 45-mph zone. He is given a ticket for speeding and one for his expired license. He is then arrested about 4 hours later when his car is seen weaving across the highway. Police say … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 4 in Classic Rock
August 30, 1965 – Bob Dylan releases his sixth studio album, Highway 61 Revisited. It is Dylan’s first mostly electric album, and receives much critical acclaim and platinum status. August 30, 1969 – The second Isle Of Wight Festival takes place in front of 150,000 people over a 3-day period. Acts include Bob Dylan, The Band, Joe Cocker, Free, The Moody … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 30 in Classic Rock
August 17, 1991 – AC/DC headline the Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington in the U.K. with a strong bill – Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Queensrÿche and The Black Crowes. August 17, 1985 – ZZ Top headline the Monster of Rock festival at Castle Donington in the U.K. Their bill includes Marillion, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Ratt and Magnum. August 17, 2012 – The members of … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 17 in Classic Rock
July 20, 1986 – Van Halen manager Ed Leffler is beaten up at a Dallas hotel by an unknown assailant. July 20, 1975 – The Born To Run tour kicks off at The Palace Theatre in Providence, RI. This is also the live debut of Steven Van Zandt (Little Steven) as a member of Bruce Springsteen‘s E Street Band. July 20, 1999 – The Ramones make their … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 20 in Classic Rock
Journey founder Neal Schon and his wife Michaele will donate part of Schon’s personal collection to the much anticipated OKPOP Museum in Schon’s home state of Oklahoma. “We’re going to get a nice collection for you all,” Schon said in a statement. “I’m going to have to go through my zillion guitars and figure out … Continue reading Journey’s Neal Schon to Make Large Donation of Personal Collection to OKPOP Museum
February 23, 2000 – Carlos Santana ties Michael Jackson‘s 1983 record for the most Grammys won in a single year, including Album of the Year for his album Supernatural, and Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “Smooth,” his collaboration with Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20. Supernatural sells 30 million records worldwide. Classic Rock Birthdays February 23, 1952 – Brad … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 23 in Classic Rock
Eric Clapton will headline the July 8th British Summer Time show in London’s famed Hyde Park along with performances by Santana, Steve Winwood and Gary Clark Jr, it was announced this week. Additional performers will be announced soon. “I have happy memories of performing in Hyde Park in the past,” said Clapton in a statement, … Continue reading Eric Clapton, Santana and Steve Winwood Announced for British Summer Time 2018
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