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10 Classic Rock Inspired Ways to Curb Your Boredom During Quarantine

If you’re like us (and the rest of the population not serving on the frontlines) you’ve probably been hunkering down at home, doing your part to flatten the coronavirus curve. Maybe you’ve been binge-watching Netflix shows, getting back to that daily at-home workout routine or organizing your typically disastrous closets. But if you’ve run out…
Duran Duran’s John Taylor Reveals Coronavirus Diagnosis

Duran Duran bassist John Taylor tested positive for COVID-19, the 59-year old has revealed. In a statement on the group’s official Facebook page, Tayor says he received his positive diagnosis nearly three weeks ago and after suffering only mild symptoms at first, ended up with what he says he “would describe as a ‘Turbo-Charged Flu’. “I…
CDJ Today: April 6 in Classic Rock

April 6, 1993 – Peter Criss, former drummer for the rock group KISS, settles a libel lawsuit against Star magazine for portraying him as a homeless alcoholic. ”At least now I can go on with a clearer head, now that this is over,” he said. “I could write a song about this whole thing. Maybe I will.” A Jan.…
CDJ Today: April 5 in Classic Rock

April 5, 1980 – R.E.M. play their first-ever gig when they appear at St Mary’s Episcopal Church in Athens, Georgia. They perform as Twisted Kites, and three weeks later change their name to R.E.M. Classic Rock Birthdays April 5, 1966 – Mike McCready, guitar (Pearl Jam)April 5, 1946 – Dave Holland, drums (Judas Priest)April 5, 1935 – Peter Grant, rock band manager (Led Zeppelin, The Animals, The Yardbirds,…
CDJ Today: April 4 in Classic Rock

April 4, 2009 – Flea inducts Metallica into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a moving tribute to the deceased Cliff Burton. This is the first-ever induction ceremony open to the public. Jeff Beck is also inducted by his former Yardbird colleague Jimmy Page. April 4, 2000 – A Swedish couple runs into trouble with authorities after trying…
The Band Documentary Released for On-Demand Viewing Ahead of Schedule

Once Were Brothers, the new documentary about Robbie Robertson and The Band, has been released for at-home on-demand viewing ahead of schedule. The film had a limited theatrical release prior to the closure of cinemas across the country. As of today, April 3rd, it is now available on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play and Canada’s…
CDJ Today: April 3 in Classic Rock

April 3, 1967 – Steve Winwood leaves The Spencer Davis Group to form Traffic. April 3, 2007 – When interviewed by NME in the UK, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones speaks about snorting the ashes of his dead father. He said, “He was cremated and I couldn’t resist grinding him up with a little bit of…
Live from Daryl’s House Returns to Television on AXS TV

Live From Daryl’s House, the popular web series turned tv program, will make its return to television this month. The series was created by Hall & Oates‘ Daryl Hall and features the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on location at his New York State home, hosting and performing with other artists. 14 episodes of…
Billy Joel & Wife Alexis Donate $500K to Support Coronavirus Relief Efforts in New York

Billy Joel and his wife Alexis have donated $500,000 to coronavirus relief efforts in New York state. The couple have said the donation is the first in a “series of donations”. “As New Yorkers, we have personal ties to so many of these Heroic healthcare workers that are risking their own lives,” reads a statement…
CDJ Today: April 2 in Classic Rock

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 is disrupted when a smoke bomb lands on stage. The incident leads to a riot with over 150 arrests. April 2, 1999 – After…