May 18, 1980 – Peter Criss leaves Kiss for the first of three times.  He is replaced by drummer Eric Carr. May 18, 2004 –  New Jersey’s Country Cow Creamery gets permission from Ozzy and his wife Sharon to create flavors in their name.  Ozzy’s is called Carnivorous Carrot Cake – cinnamon spice ice cream with carrot cake dipped in hazelnut liqueur, and Sharon’s is Death … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 18 in Classic Rock →

April 9, 1997 – Soundgarden breaks up, only to reform 13 years later. April 9, 1973 – Queen makes its debut performance at the Marquee Theater in London. April 9, 1969 – King Crimson makes their live debut at the Speakeasy in London. Classic Rock Birthdays April 9, 1961 – Mark Kelly, keyboards (Marillion)April 9, 1969 – Kevin Martin, vocalist (Candlebox)April … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 9 in Classic Rock →

Let us start by saying that we 100% applaud the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for its 2021 list of nominees, which marked the most diverse lineup to date. And we absolutely celebrate this year’s Class of Inductees as the most female-heavy in history, including the 2nd and 3rd females ever to be inducted … Continue reading 15 Most Overlooked Artists by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame →

According to TMZ Chris Cornell’s widow is suing the surviving members of Soundgarden over rights to unreleased songs and unpaid royalties. The lawsuit filed by Vicky Cornell describes an “unlawful attempt to strong-arm Chris’ Estate into turning over certain audio recordings created by Chris before he passed away.” Vicky also says she and Chris’s minor … Continue reading Chris Cornell’s Widow Suing Soundgarden Over Unpaid Royalties →

The nominations for the 2020 Grammy Awards have been announced and Chris Cornell, Tony Iommi, The Cranberries and Tool are among those whose work is being considered. Tool’s long-anticipated LP Fear Inoculum has garnered the group two nominations. The album’s title track is being considered for Best Rock Song with the song “7empest” picking up … Continue reading 2020 Grammy Nominees Include, Chris Cornell, Tony Iommi, Tool and The Cranberries →

Though it has been more than two years since the death of Chris Cornell, guitarist Kim Thayil revealed in an interview with SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation LA Invasion this week, that another Soundgarden album may be “possible.” Thayil explained the band was working on a new album at the time of Cornell’s death and there are … Continue reading A New Soundgarden Album is “Possible” Says Kim Thayil →

When Soundgarden emerged from the burgeoning Seattle music scene of the late 1980s, they were hailed as grunge rock innovators. Buttressed by Chris Cornell’s four-octave vocal range, Kim Thayil’s one-man guitar army, and the unmatchable in-tandem rhythm section of bassist Ben Shepherd and ace drummer Matt Cameron, the band went on to release a series … Continue reading Soundgarden Celebrating 35th Anniversary with Album of the Month Series →

In celebration of the recording legacy of musical icon and singer/songwriter Chris Cornell, Ume (Universal) and Vicky Cornell on behalf of The Chris Cornell Estate have announced the release a 17-track self-titled album, Chris Cornell and a 64-track limited-edition deluxe box set featuring 11 previously unreleased songs. Due out on November 16th, this is the … Continue reading Listen to Chris Cornell’s Previously Unreleased “When Bad Does Good” →

When news of Chris Cornell’s death broke Thursday morning, the music community took to social media to share their condolences and honor the late Soundgarden frontman. Cornell’s death has since been ruled a suicide. STUNNED to hear the death of Chris Cornell. Music’s loss. Greater still, his family has lost a father&husband. RIP. https://t.co/5NGC2YCcz1 — … Continue reading Musicians Take to Social Media to Honor Chris Cornell →

The death of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has been ruled a suicide by the medical examiner on the case, reports the Associated Press. Cornell died Wednesday night in a Detroit hotel room, hours after Soundgarden performed at the Fox Theatre as part of the band’s headlining North American tour. Soundgarden was at the forefront of … Continue reading Chris Cornell’s Death Ruled a Suicide →

Chris Cornell, frontman for Soundgarden, died Wednesday night. He was 52. The cause of death is unknown and currently under investigation. Cornell was in Detroit at the time of his death, having performed a show with Soundgarden earlier in the evening. The band kicked off a North American headlining tour last month. “His wife, Vicky, … Continue reading Soundgarden Frontman Chris Cornell Dead at 52 →

In a 4-part video series, Jimmy Page sits down with Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell and talks about Led Zeppelin’s history, his musical upbringing and more. The interview was recorded in front of a live audience at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles.