January 22, 2004 – The Bottom Line nightclub in New York City is forced to close its doors after failed negotiations with its landlord, New York University.  Bruce Springsteen offers to pay their back rent if they can work out a new lease, but the deal does not come to fruition. January 22, 1990 – Guns N’ … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 22 in Classic Rock →

January 19, 1994 – The Ninth Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are held in New York City. Inductees include The Animals, The Band, Duane Eddy, The Grateful Dead, Elton John, John Lennon, Bob Marley, and Rod Stewart.  Stewart can’t make it there due to the massive earthquake that hit LA that week, and … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 19 in Classic Rock →

The Sex Pistols were at the top of the streaming charts in the U.K. this past weekend with the reissue of their 1977 single “God Save The Queen”. The track was re-released amid Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, 45 years after its original release coincided with the monarch’s Silver Jubilee. A day after its reissue, … Continue reading Sex Pistols Top the Charts with ‘God Save The Queen’ During Diamond Jubilee →

Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones suffered a heart attack three months ago, the now radio host revealed on his show Jonesy’s Jukebox on KLOS in Los Angeles this week.  “I thought I would say where I’ve been for the last three months,” Jones told his listeners, after taking leave from his hosting duties back in … Continue reading Sex Pistols Guitarist Steve Jones Opens Up About Heart Surgery →

What makes a great autobiography? Honesty, great stories, and the willingness of the author to really go deep. The following books have either stood the test of time, or have recently topped the charts and gotten enthusiastic reviews from critics and fans alike.  Sadly, two of our choices feature artists who have passed – David Bowie and … Continue reading 10 Great Classic Rock Autobiographies You Need to Read →

Rock artists have always been socially conscious, and their fans have generally been supportive of their causes. But sometimes, the fans get it all wrong and misconstrue the meaning of the song, as evidenced by the protest song that came in at #1. 10 Peter Gabriel – “Biko” (1980) Apartheid This tribute to Steve Biko, … Continue reading Top 10 Best Protest Songs →

Recognized as one of the key inventors of punk and celebrated as a living legend, guitarist and songwriter Steve Jones revisits his unruly, and often tragic, past in his upcoming autobiography, Lonely Boy: Tales of a Sex Pistol, due this January. Its release will coincide with the 40th anniversary of the band’s platinum debut album, … Continue reading Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones to Release Autobiography →

Delta Deep, a new band featuring Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Stone Temple Pilots bassist, Robert DeLeo, premiered a new song via Guitar World Tuesday. The song, titled “Down in the Delta” is the first single from the band’s debut self-titled album due out June 23 on Mailboat Records. It features appearances by Joe … Continue reading Delta Deep, featuring Def Leppard’s Phil Collen, Premiere New Song →

The 10th annual Johnny Ramone Tribute, presented by Johnny Ramone’s wife, Linda, and hosted by Rob Zombie, is set for Sunday, August 24th at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. For the all-star live jam, Zombie will be joined by Johnny’s dear friend, punk legend Steve Jones (Sex Pistols) as well as Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) plus … Continue reading 10th Annual Johnny Ramone Tribute Set for August 24th →