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John Lennon To Be Commemorated on USPS Music Icons Stamp
John Lennon is the most recent music legend to be commemorated by the United States Postal Service in their Music Icons series – a group which includes Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, Elvis...
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CDJ Today: October 4 in Classic Rock
Remembering Janis Joplin on the anniversary of her death, this day in 1970. October 4, 1986 – Dan Rather is mugged by two men who repeatedly ask him “Kenneth, what’s the frequency?” The incident later...
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CDJ Today: December 20 in Classic Rock
Blood, Sweat & Tears in 1972 December 20, 1980 – Motörhead drummer Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor accidentally breaks his neck after being lifted above the head of a friend in a test of strength,...
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CDJ Today: January 19 in Classic Rock
Janis Joplin January 19, 1994 – The Ninth Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are held in New York City. Inductees include The Animals, The Band, Duane Eddy, The Grateful Dead, Elton...
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CDJ Today: April 2 in Classic Rock
Buddy Rich in New York City in August 1946 April 2, 1969 – Bruce Springsteen‘s new group Child makes their live debut at the Pandemonium Club in Wanamassa, New Jersey. April 2, 1967 – A Rolling...
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CDJ Today: June 10 in Classic Rock
Big Brother and the Holding Company: David Getz, Janis Joplin, Sam Andrew, James Gurley, Peter Albin June 10, 2010 – Slash is tackled by a fan in Milan while playing the classic solo in the middle of...
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Woodstock Commemorated on USPS Stamp
Woodstock, the epitome of ‘60s counterculture and the most famous music festival ever, has just been commemorated on a United States Postal Service stamp. The stamp, which celebrates the 50th...
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CDJ Today: August 12 in Classic Rock
August 12, 1989 – The two-day Moscow Music Peace Festival begins with an all-star lineup that includes Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, Bon Jovi, Skid Row, Cinderella, the Scorpions and Gorky Park. It...
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CDJ Today: August 30 in Classic Rock
Bob Dylan released Highway 61 Revisitied this day in 1965. August 30, 1965 – Bob Dylan releases his sixth studio album, Highway 61 Revisited. It is Dylan’s first mostly electric album, and receives...
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10 Best Classic Rock Halloween Costumes
Whether you’re planning your costume in July, or panicking the night before your party, here are 10 classic rock Halloween costumes that are sure to be a hit. 10 Joan Jett Joan Jett’s punk rock look...
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You Won’t Believe This List of Rock Artists Who Have Never Won a Grammy
Since 1959, all the way back when Domenico Modugno swept the Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories with “Nel Blu Dipinto Blu (Volare)” (in Italian no less!), the Recording Academy has...
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Janis Joplin’s Pearl Album Gets 50th Anniversary Treatment
Janis Joplin’s Pearl, the final studio album recorded by the iconic singer, turns 50 years old this year. Columbia Records, Legacy Recordings and the Janis Joplin Estate today announced a number of...
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First-ever Music Video for “Me and Bobby McGee” Marks Anniversary of Janis...
“Me and Bobby McGee” was featured on Janis Joplin’s Pearl album, released 50 years ago A brand new music video for Janis Joplin’s “Me and Bobby McGee” was released this week, 50 years after the track...
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CDJ Today: April 2 in Classic Rock
Janis Joplin April 2, 1969 – Bruce Springsteen‘s new group Child makes their live debut at the Pandemonium Club in Wanamassa, New Jersey. April 2, 1967 – A Rolling Stones concert in Vienna, Austria...
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CDJ Today: June 10 in Classic Rock
Big Brother and the Holding Company: David Getz, Janis Joplin, Sam Andrew, James Gurley, Peter Albin June 10, 2010 – Slash is tackled by a fan in Milan while playing the classic solo in the middle of...
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Woodstock Commemorated on USPS Stamp
Woodstock, the epitome of ‘60s counterculture and the most famous music festival ever, has just been commemorated on a United States Postal Service stamp. The stamp, which celebrates the 50th...
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You Won’t Believe This List of Rock Artists Who Have Never Won a Grammy
Since 1959, all the way back when Domenico Modugno swept the Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories with “Nel Blu Dipinto Blu (Volare)” (in Italian no less!), the Recording Academy has...
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CDJ Today: June 10 in Classic Rock
Big Brother and the Holding Company June 10, 2010 – Slash is tackled by a fan in Milan while playing the classic solo in the middle of “Sweet Child o’ Mine”. He handles it perfectly and even continues...
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John Lennon To Be Commemorated on USPS Music Icons Stamp
John Lennon is the most recent music legend to be commemorated by the United States Postal Service in their Music Icons series – a group which includes Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, Elvis...
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CDJ Today: January 19 in Classic Rock
Janis Joplin January 19, 1994 – The Ninth Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are held in New York City. Inductees include The Animals, The Band, Duane Eddy, The Grateful Dead,...
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