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CDJ Today: December 2 in Classic Rock
Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’ album cover December 2, 2012 – Led Zeppelin‘s three surviving members, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page, receive the Kennedy Center Honors from President Barack...
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CDJ Today: December 3 in Classic Rock
Ozzy Osbourne performing in Cardiff, 1981. CC BY SA 2.0. Credit: Andrew King December 3, 1979 – Eleven fans are trampled to death at a Who concert at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati. Another 26...
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CDJ Today: December 4 in Classic Rock
Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd December 4, 2012 – Randy Blythe, the frontman of Lamb of God, is charged with the death of a 19-year-old fan at a concert in Prague in 2010 after he pushed him off the...
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CDJ Today: December 5 in Classic Rock
Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina in 1974. December 5, 1969 – The Rolling Stones release their album Let It Bleed which goes on to sell over 2 million copies in the U.S. In addition to the title track,...
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CDJ Today: December 6 in Classic Rock
Peter Buck of R.E.M at the Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester, 2008. CC BY SA 2.0. Credit: Andrew D. Hurley December 6, 1968 – The Rolling Stones release their ninth American studio album...
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CDJ Today: December 7 in Classic Rock
Tom Waits December 7, 2000 – The 31st annual Kennedy Center Honors salutes Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who. Also feted are Morgan Freeman, George Jones, Barbra Streisand and Twyla Tharp....
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CDJ Today: December 8 in Classic Rock
Phil Collen. Credit: Ross Halfin. December 8, 2003 – Ozzy Osbourne fractures his collarbone, eight ribs and a vertebrae in his neck after he crashes his ATV at his English estate. December 8, 2013 –...
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CDJ Today: December 9 in Classic Rock
Fresh Cream was released this day in 1966. December 9, 1974 – John Lennon stops by the Monday Night Football announcer’s booth at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park to meet Howard Cosell. The other...
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CDJ Today: December 10 in Classic Rock
CBGB club facade, Bowery St, New York City, 2005. CC BY SA 3.0. Credit: Adam Di Carlo. December 10, 2007 – Led Zeppelin reunite after 19 years at London’s O2 Arena. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John...
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CDJ Today: December 11 in Classic Rock
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus began filming this day in 1968. December 11, 1968 – Filming begins on The Rolling Stones‘ Rock And Roll Circus movie. Conceived by Mick Jagger, the event was...
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CDJ Today: December 12 in Classic Rock
Bruce Kulick 2012. Courtesy grandfunkrailroad.com December 12, 2003 – Mick Jagger becomes a Sir after being knighted by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. Jagger’s 92-year-old father is at the Palace...
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CDJ Today: December 13 in Classic Rock
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter in the 70s. CC BY SA 2.0. Credit: Carl Lender December 13, 2000 – After former Democratic presidential hopeful Al Gore delivers his concession speech to George W. Bush in...
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CDJ Today: December 14 in Classic Rock
Cliff Williams with AC/DC in 1982 at the Manchester Apollo. CC BY SA 2.0. Credit: Howard Potts December 14, 1980 – There is a 10-minute silent vigil worldwide at 2PM EST in New York City to remember...
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CDJ Today: December 15 in Classic Rock
Dave Clark in 1965. December 15, 1977 – The Sex Pistols are refused entry into the U.S. two days before their scheduled appearance on Saturday Night Live. Johnny Rotten is denied because of drug...
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CDJ Today: December 16 in Classic Rock
Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top performing in San Antonio, Texas 2015-01-18. CC BY 2.0. Credit: Ralph Arvesen December 16, 1994 – Davy Jones, former lead singer of The Monkees, is charged with a DUI after...
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CDJ Today: December 17 in Classic Rock
Paul Rodgers December 17, 1994 – Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi marries actress Heather Locklear in Paris. They divorce in 2006. December 17, 1969 – Singer Tiny Tim marries Miss Vicki Budinger on The...
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CDJ Today: December 18 in Classic Rock
Keith Richards performing with the Rolling Stones in 2012. CC BY 2.0. Credit: SolarScott December 18, 1983 – Keith Richards marries model and actress Patti Hansen in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Mick Jagger...
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CDJ Today: December 19 in Classic Rock
Doug Johnson (far right) with Loverboy December 19, 1975 – Ronnie Wood officially leaves The Faces, leaving him free to join The Rolling Stones months later. Classic Rock Birthdays December 19, 1944 –...
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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: December 21 in Classic Rock
Elvis Presley meeting Richard Nixon in the Oval Office on December 21, 1970. December 21, 1970 – Elvis Presley meets with President Richard Nixon at The White House to volunteer his services in...
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