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 →

October 2, 1996 – Several people are injured when a Pearl Jam show in Hartford, CT gets out of control. Police estimate there is a crowd of 30,000 with only 36 security officers to quell the large-scale fights that break out. October 2, 2002 – Adam Ant (real name Stuart Goddard) pleads guilty to threatening pubgoers who had mocked his cowboy-style clothes. … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 2 in Classic Rock →

August 18, 1969 – Jimi Hendrix closes out the Woodstock festival with a morning set that concludes with “Hey Joe,” one of the few times in his career that he played an encore. Surprisingly,  Hendrix was not supposed to be the final act. Woodstock organizer Michael Lang wanted Roy Rogers to come on after Hendrix and play “Happy Trails” but the … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 18 in Classic Rock →

June 13, 1983 – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble release their debut album Texas Flood which was recorded in only three days at Jackson Browne’s personal studio. The album is later certified double platinum. June 13, 2003 – David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and Sting receive a CBE award (Commander of the British Empire) at the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Sting states, “I’m surprised and flattered to receive this honour…If … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 13 in Classic Rock →

February 12, 1997 – David Bowie receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star is located outside of the Hollywood Galaxy Theater. February 12, 1981 – Rush release their 8th studio album, Moving Pictures, featuring “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight” and “YYZ.” It becomes their best-selling album, with 4 million copies sold;. Classic Rock Birthdays February 12, 1939 – Ray Manzarek, keyboards (The Doors) … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 12 in Classic Rock →

June 1, 1975 – Ronnie Wood performs his first official gig as a Rolling Stones guitarist on his 28th birthday. June 1, 2008 – A massive fire at the 22,320-square-foot warehouse on the lot of Universal Studios Hollywood destroys thousands of master tapes including recordings by Aerosmith, Don Henley, the Eagles, Eric Clapton Joni Mitchell, Elton John, … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 1 in Classic Rock →

Sting, Billy Joel and Bon Jovi are among the artists set to perform for the Rise Up New York! benefit next week. The initiative, organized by iHeartMedia and Robin Hood (an organization that focuses on fighting poverty in New York), will raise money and awareness for individuals and organizations on the frontlines for the COVID-19 … Continue reading Sting, Billy Joel and Bon Jovi Join Rise Up New York Benefit Lineup →

Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit has released a new single featuring Sheryl Crow, titled “The Good Fight.” Listen in the player below. The song was dropped with little fanfare and Schmit hasn’t revealed whether or not the nearly 8-minute long track is connected to an upcoming album – stating only “I recorded a new song, … Continue reading Listen: Eagles Bassist Timothy B. Schmit Drops New Single Featuring Sheryl Crow →

Grammy and Emmy award-winning engineer Ed Cherney passed away yesterday, October 22 at age 69. He had been battling cancer. The acclaimed engineer was known for his work on such seminal albums as The Rolling Stones’ Bridges to Babylon, Willie Nelson’s My Way and Bonnie Raitt’s Nick of Time as well as hundreds of others. … Continue reading Award-Winning Engineer Ed Cherney has Died →

Sting will be bringing his new album to Vegas, the Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer announced Wednesday. Two days before he releases My Songs, the former Police frontman turned solo artist will kick off a 16-date Las Vegas residency. The show, according to a press release, will present a compendium of … Continue reading Sting Announces ‘My Songs’ Las Vegas Residency →

Often the most overlooked member of the band, a bassist is the glue that holds the whole musical foundation together.  These deserving players have changed music forever and have elevated the bass player to a place deserving honor and recognition. 20 Gene Simmons (KISS) Maybe this is a sympathy vote, but Simmons revolutionized rock and … Continue reading Top 20 Rock Bassists →

Who says rockers don’t read? Whether it’s horror, poetry, fantasy or 19th century classic literature, musicians throughout time have taken their cue from those crumpled up paperbacks they’ve toted with them to gigs around the world. See some of the most famous examples of literature that’s turned into music below. 10 “Shadows And Tall Trees” … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Songs Inspired By Literature →