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CDJ Today: November 6 in Classic Rock
Aerosmith November 6, 1970 – Aerosmith perform together for the first time at Nipmuc Regional High School in Mendon, Massachusetts. The new band got the gig because Joe Perry’s mother knew someone at...
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CDJ Today: January 9 in Classic Rock
Joan Baez in 1961 January 9, 1984 – Van Halen release their sixth studio album 1984. With the songs “Jump,” “Panama,” “Hot For Teacher” and “I’ll Wait,” the album goes on to sell over 10 million...
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CDJ Today: January 14 in Classic Rock
Dave Grohl performs with the Foo Fighters in 2018. CC BY SA 4.0 Credit: Andreas Lawen, Fotandi January 14, 1965 – David Bowie releases his first single in the U.S., “Can’t Help Thinking About Me.”...
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15 Most Overlooked Artists by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
New York Dolls on AVRO’s TopPop (Dutch television show) in 1973. CC-BY-SA 3.0 Beeld en Geluidwiki Lately, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been making up for so many artists that have previously...
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CDJ Today: February 3 in Classic Rock
Dave Davies of the Kinks February 3, 1969 – The Beatles hire Allen Klein as their new manager, following the death of Brian Epstein. Klein got his start working for Sam Cooke and Bobby Darin, with...
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CDJ Today: April 8 in Classic Rock
Early publicity photo of Julian Lennon April 8, 1998 – Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee is sentenced to at least six months in County Jail after pleading no contest to a felony charge of beating his...
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CDJ Today: April 23 in Classic Rock
Roy Orbison April 23, 2003 – Twisted Sister announce their reformation for their first tour in 16 years. The following month they kick off the tour on USO military bases in South Korea. April 23,...
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CDJ Today: July 13 in Classic Rock
Roger McGuinn (center) with Chris Hillman and Marty Stuart. Photo Courtesy: Q Prime. Credit: Alysse Gafkjen July 13, 1984 – For the first and only time, Eddie Van Halen performs “Beat It” live in...
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CDJ Today: July 15 in Classic Rock
Linda Ronstadt July 15, 1998 – Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer narrowly escapes serious injury when his Ferrari convertible catches on fire at a gas station. He is admitted to the hospital with...
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CDJ Today: July 27 in Classic Rock
New York Dolls on AVRO’s TopPop (Dutch television show) in 1973. CC-BY-SA 3.0 Beeld en Geluidwiki July 27, 1973 – The self-titled debut by the New York Dolls, produced by Todd Rundgren, is released to...
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Nominees
New York Dolls. Courtesy: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for the class of 2021 and it’s notably the Hall’s most diverse lineup of nominees...
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reveals Induction Ceremony Date & Venue
Carole King is one of the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021. If inducted she would be the 2nd female in history to be inducted twice. Following its announcement of the nominees...
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15 Most Overlooked Artists by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Jethro Tull. Credit: Simon Fowler Last month the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced their most diverse lineup of nominees yet, but who will actually make it in the hallowed Hall is yet to be seen....
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CDJ Today: April 8 in Classic Rock
Early publicity photo of Julian Lennon April 8, 1998 – Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee is sentenced to at least six months in County Jail after pleading no contest to a felony charge of beating his...
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CDJ Today: April 23 in Classic Rock
Roy orbison April 23, 2003 – Twisted Sister announce their reformation for their first tour in 16 years. The following month they kick off the tour on USO military bases in South Korea. April 23,...
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CDJ Today: July 13 in Classic Rock
Roger McGuinn (center) with Chris Hillman and Marty Stuart. Photo Courtesy: Q Prime. Credit: Alysse Gafkjen July 13, 1984 – For the first and only time, Eddie Van Halen performs “Beat It” live in...
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CDJ Today: July 15 in Classic Rock
Linda Ronstadt July 15, 1998 – Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer narrowly escapes serious injury when his Ferrari convertible catches on fire at a gas station. He is admitted to the hospital with...
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Remembering Rockers We Lost in 2021
Looking back at some of the people who shaped our musical life that are no longer with us. Here are the rockers we lost in 2021. Mick Bolton Died January 1, 2021Keyboardist for Mott the Hoople Gerry...
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CDJ Today: January 9 in Classic Rock
Jimmy Page performing with Led Zeppelin in December 1983. CC BY SA 3.0. Credit: Andrew Smith January 9, 1984 – Van Halen release their sixth studio album 1984. With the songs “Jump,” “Panama,” “Hot...
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CDJ Today: January 14 in Classic Rock
Dave Grohl performs with the Foo Fighters in 2018. CC BY SA 4.0 Credit: Andreas Lawen, Fotandi January 14, 1965 – David Bowie releases his first single in the U.S., “Can’t Help Thinking About Me.”...
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