February 16, 2005 – Kid Rock is arrested for allegedly punching a DJ at a strip club in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was released after posting a $3,000 bond on a charge of simple assault, a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. Classic Rock Birthdays February 16, 1965 – Dave Lombardo, drums (Slayer)February 16, 1935 – Sonny Bono (born Salvatore Phillip Bono), vocals (Sonny & Cher) … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 16 in Classic Rock →

End of an era? Black Sabbath has announced a reunion show with all four original members which will also serve as the final live performance from Ozzy Osbourne. The event will take place on July 5 at Aston Villa in the U.K. and will feature one of the greatest metal festivals ever. Osbourne will perform a … Continue reading Black Sabbath Announces Reunion Show with All Four Original Members →

May 2, 1979 – The Who play their first concert without Keith Moon at the Rainbow Theatre in London. The new drummer is Entwistle-endorsed Kenney Jones from Small Faces/Faces. Only 3,000 people fit in the venue, but the backstage area was star-studded, with the Sex Pistols, Phil Collins and Mick Jagger among those in attendance. … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 2 in Classic Rock →

These classic rock albums took “short and sweet” to a whole new level. Here are 10 great classic rock albums that last less than 30 minutes. 01 The Beach Boys – Wild Honey (1967) Length: 23:58 Wild Honey was the 13th studio album for the Beach Boys, and the last Beach Boys album to feature … Continue reading 10 Classic Rock Albums That Last Less Than 30 Minutes →