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All Hands on Deck: Yes Frontman Jon Anderson Shares Wondrous Stories on Solo Album ‘1000 Hands’
“Everything takes time. Some people are able to through deep meditation or a deep understanding of nature go create and have fun with the dimensional world that surrounds us. I just had one of those experiences, so I’d be happy to have them every other day, please.” Time and words appear to be in abundance … Continue reading All Hands on Deck: Yes Frontman Jon Anderson Shares Wondrous Stories on Solo Album ‘1000 Hands’
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Watch Jon Anderson’s New Video ‘Where Does Music Come From’
Former lead singer of Yes and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jon Anderson has released a new single and video. “WDMCF” (“Where Does Music Come From”) is the third single from Anderson’s forthcoming album, 1000 Hands. Watch the video for “WDMCF” in the player below. 1000 Hands has been thirty years in the … Continue reading Watch Jon Anderson’s New Video ‘Where Does Music Come From’
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Enter to win an autographed copy of AndersonPonty Band’s ‘Better Late Than Never’
Better Late Than Never, the new CD/DVD from music icons Jon Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty, features outstanding performances by the band from September 2014 at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado, as well as some innovative production. Better Late Than Never also showcases rearrangements of classic YES hits like “Owner Of A Lonely … Continue reading Enter to win an autographed copy of AndersonPonty Band’s ‘Better Late Than Never’
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AndersonPonty Band: Better Late Than Never
One of the most eagerly awaited releases of 2015 by the AndersonPonty Band, featuring music icons Jon Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty, is scheduled to hit the streets early Fall 2015! The new CD/DVD titled “Better Late Than Never” features outstanding performances by the band from September 2014 at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, … Continue reading AndersonPonty Band: Better Late Than Never
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CDJ Today: March 7 in Classic Rock
March 7, 1975 – David Bowie releases his ninth studio album, Young Americans. The album is certified Gold in the U.S. 10 Best David Bowie Covers Classic Rock Birthdays March 7, 1946 – Peter Wolf (born Peter W. Blankfield), vocals (The J. Geils Band)March 7, 1945 – Arthur Lee (born Arthur Taylor) vocals, guitar (Love) (d. 2006)March 7, 1943 – Chris White, vocals, bass (The Zombies, Argent)March 7, 1946 – Matthew … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 7 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: October 25 in Classic Rock
October 25, 1968 – The New Yardbirds make their first performance under their new name Led Zeppelin at a gig at Surrey University in England. October 25, 2011 – Steven Tyler of Aerosmith falls in his hotel bathroom at The Bourbon Hotel in Asuncion, Paraguay. He receives stitches for cuts on his face and has emergency dental work after losing two of … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 25 in Classic Rock
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CDJ Today: May 17 in Classic Rock
May 17, 1963 – The first Monterey Folk Festival takes place over three days in Monterey, California. The festival features Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Peter Paul and Mary and Jerry Garcia. It is the precursor to the infamous 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. May 17, 1987 – Tom Petty and his family barely escape a fire that engulfs their home in Encino, CA and destroys everything. It is … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 17 in Classic Rock
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Watch: Yes Release First Track from New Album
Prog rockers Yes have released a new song in advance of their forthcoming album The Quest. “The Ice Bridge” is the first single from the release and accompanied by a new video. You can watch it now in the player below. “I’m extremely proud to be a part of this music and believe the video … Continue reading Watch: Yes Release First Track from New Album
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Yes Detail New Studio Album, The Quest
YES will release a new studio album this fall, the prog rock band announced today. Containing 11 songs, The Quest will be available October 1st on 2-CD, gatefold 2LP & 2CD plus LP and booklet, limited edition 2CD & Blu-ray artbook and limited edition deluxe 2LP & 2CD plus Blu-ray box set. “It is simply an … Continue reading Yes Detail New Studio Album, The Quest
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Top 10 Prog Rock Bands
Prog Rock: a style of rock music popular especially in the 1970s and characterized by classical influences, the use of keyboard instruments, and lengthy compositions. (Oxford Dictionary) Progressive rock is a broad genre of rock music that developed in the United Kingdom and United States throughout the mid to late 1960s. Additional elements contributed to … Continue reading Top 10 Prog Rock Bands
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Original Names of Famous Classic Rock Bands – Part Two (J-Z)
Sometimes a band will throw around hundreds of name ideas before they finally find the right one that all members can agree on. And in some cases, like with U2 or Styx, it might just be the idea they hate the least. Previously we revealed the original names of 18 famous classic rock bands from … Continue reading Original Names of Famous Classic Rock Bands – Part Two (J-Z)
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10 Classic Rock Bands with No Original Members
On paper, it seems strange that some groups can keep touring with no original members. But, many of those groups have members that have played with their respective bands for decades and seemingly have become so entrenched that fans don’t realize or care. See what you think as you look at this list of classic … Continue reading 10 Classic Rock Bands with No Original Members