October 5, 2003 – Surviving Nugent, Ted Nugent’s reality show, set on Nugent’s 2000-acre Michigan ranch, premieres on VH1. Seven contestants compete in a series of challenges, like building an outhouse and skinning a boar, for a new pickup truck and $25,000. October 5, 2008 – Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night finally tie the knot after dating for 20 years. … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 5 in Classic Rock →

September 1, 1998 – Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan is charged with assault and battery for allegedly hitting a security guard in the head with a microphone during a concert at Pine Knob in Michigan. “I’ve seen everything at Pine Knob, but I’ve never seen it where the lead singer bends over and hits someone,” says the local sheriff. September 1, … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 1 in Classic Rock →

July 14, 2011 – Triumph has a street named after them in their hometown of Mississauga, Ontario.  All three members attend the ceremony, and in true rock and roll style, they cut the ribbon with a chainsaw. July 14, 1987 – The Steve Miller Band receives a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in front of the Capitol Records Tower. Classic … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 14 in Classic Rock →

February 14, 1970 – The Who play a legendary concert at Leeds University in England which will become the Live at Leeds LP.  The album has been cited by critics and fans as the best live rock recording of all time. February 14, 1992 – Vince Neil is fired from Mötley Crüe and the band releases a statement saying he’s left … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 14 in Classic Rock →

Nothing says 4th of July like hosting friends and family, grilling on the deck or maybe chilling by the pool, some classic tunes coming through the outdoor speakers… But don’t just hit play on some generic playlist and call it a party – step up your Independence Day party with these 15 Patriotic Classic Rock … Continue reading 15 Patriotic Classic Rock Songs for Your Independence Day Playlist →

For a lot of us, the Covid-19 pandemic has meant more time on our hands than we know what to do with. So if you’ve been taking this year to finally pick up that guitar in the corner, or you’ve run out of Netflix shows to binge-watch and are looking for something new to fill … Continue reading Top 10 Easiest Rock Songs to Learn on Guitar →

A new exhibit will open at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this month. Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll explores the history of the instruments that have “inspired the musicians and made possible the songs we know and love.” The Play It Loud exhibit, which was previously on display at … Continue reading New Rock Hall Exhibit ‘Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll’ to Open this Month →

In anticipation of his forthcoming Welcome To The Vault box set, Steve Miller has shared a never previously released version of the 1956 Bo Diddley-penned Mickey & Sylvia hit, “Love Is Strange”. Hear it now in the player below. The newly released version of “Love Is Strange” was recorded by Miller in 1974 and is … Continue reading Hear Steve Miller’s Never-Before-Released Version of “Love Is Strange” from Forthcoming Rarities Box Set →

The eminently talented Boz Scaggs has announced the release of a brand new album Out of the Blues. Due out July 27th via Concord Records, the album was produced by Scaggs and includes a mix of vintage tunes and original tracks. Check out the first single “Rock and Stick” below. Scaggs made a name for … Continue reading Boz Scaggs Announces New Album ‘Out of the Blues’ →

Chicago, Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, The Cars, Yes, Steve Miller and Los Lobos are among the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, announced today. Also included on this year’s ballot are Chic, Janet Jackson, The J.B.’s, Chaka Khan, Nine Inch Nails, N.W.A., The Smiths and The Spinners. Fan votes will comprise a fans’ … Continue reading 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced →