January 5, 2004 – Ray Davies of the Kinks is shot in the leg in New Orleans trying to recover his date’s stolen purse.  The shooter is immediately caught, but released three years later because Davies couldn’t make it back to Louisiana with only three days notice for the trial. January 5, 1973 – Bruce Springsteen releases his debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 5 in Classic Rock →

October 27, 1977 – Roy Estrada, an original member of Frank Zappa‘s Mothers of Invention and a founding member of Little Feat,  is convicted of sexual assault on a child.  He is convicted again in 1994 for another act of sexual assault and serves six years in prison. In January 2012, he pleads guilty to a charge of continuous sexual … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 27 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 →

Each year, The Recording Academy recognizes a range of singles and albums at least 25 years old that “exhibit qualitative or historical significance” by inducting them into The GRAMMY Hall of Fame. The Hall, currently in its 44th year, now includes a total of 1,038 recordings. In 2017, 25 new titles will be inducted, including … Continue reading Recordings by David Bowie, Beach Boys, Nirvana to be Inducted into GRAMMY Hall of Fame →