July 21, 1987 – Guns N’ Roses release Appetite For Destruction, which becomes the best-selling American debut album of all time.  The album has sold over 28 million copies worldwide, with 18 million of those sales in the U.S. July 21, 1990 – Roger Waters’ The Wall concert takes place between Potzdamer Platz and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, which used to be in the area called “no … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 21 in Classic Rock →

December 23, 1985 – Judas Priest fans Raymond Belknap, 18, and James Vance, 20, shoot themselves after listening to the Judas Priest album, Stained Class. Belknap dies, but Vance lives for more than three years before dying from the effects of the shooting.  The parents later file an infamous lawsuit against the band claiming their music was filled with subliminal messages. December 23, … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 23 in Classic Rock →

A Paul McCartney tribute album, which has been in the works for years and gaining much attention over the last few months, has finally been released. The Art of McCartney features various artist performing Paul McCartney penned songs from the days of The Beatles, Wings, as well as McCartney’s solo career. A full track listing … Continue reading ‘The Art of McCartney’ Tribute Album Out Now →

Tom Petty, Steve Miller and Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart are among the performing songwriters nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. The organization’s list of those being considered was released Wednesday, and also includes Elvis Costello, Steve Winwood, Cat Stevens, Vince Gill, Cyndi Lauper, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Gloria Estefan, Toby Keith … Continue reading Tom Petty, Steve Miller and Heart Among Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees →

The Art of McCartney, due out November 18, is a tribute to the songwriting of Sir Paul McCartney, with some of the world’s biggest artists covering the ex-Beatles’ songs backed up by McCartney’s own backing band. Artists featured on the release include Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Roger Daltrey, Brian Wilson, Def Leppard, Yusuf, Kiss, Chrissie … Continue reading Hear a Clip of Alice Cooper Covering The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” →

On October 27th, iconic singer-songwriter Yusuf (formerly known as Cat Stevens), returns with his first new album in five years, Tell ‘Em I’m Gone. The album – the follow up to 2009’s acclaimed Roadsinger – was recorded all over the world including Los Angeles, Dubai, Brussels and London. Produced by Yusuf and Rick Rubin, it … Continue reading Yusuf / Cat Stevens Returns With New Album →