May 2, 1988 – Living Colour release their debut album Vivid. The album sells over 2 million copies,  and “Cult of Personality” wins a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1990. They were also named Best New Artist at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards. May 2, 1980 – Joy Division play what will be their last gig with singer Ian Curtis at Birmingham … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 2 in Classic Rock →

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 →

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 →