Paramount Pictures has released a new set of photos from the upcoming Elton John film, Rocketman. The photos, which follow the release of a teaser trailer in October, show actor Taron Egerton (Robin Hood, Sing) as Elton John in full 1970s styling. See the three new photos below. In theatres May 31st, Rocketman is described … Continue reading See New Photos of Taron Egerton as Elton John in Rocketman →

A brand new documentary about Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson is nearing completion after nearly three-years of production that has largely flown under-the-radar. Though Wilson life has been examined in countless articles, books, movies and documentaries, nearly all of them focus on either the 1960s and the height of Beach Boys fame or the difficult … Continue reading Beach Boys Legend Brian Wilson the Subject of a New Documentary →

November 28, 1974 – John Lennon makes his last ever concert appearance when he joins Elton John on stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lennon performs three songs: “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night,” “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” and “I Saw Her Standing There.”  Lennon had lost a bet to Elton, who guaranteed … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 28 in Classic Rock →

Elton John is the star of the latest Christmas commercial sweeping the internet, tugging at heart strings and delivering all the Christmas magic. The commercial, an ad for the UK department store chain John Lewis & Partners, launched on YouTube less than a week ago and already has nearly 9 million views. In 2 minutes … Continue reading Watch Elton John Star in John Lewis and Partners’ New Christmas Commercial →

Elton John has announced that he will add 25 additional North American shows to his sold out Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, with the new shows running from September 4 to November 16, 2019. Earlier this year the legendary performer announced that this tour would be his final stint on the road. With over 300 … Continue reading Elton John Announces Additional North American Tour Dates →

September 2, 1989 – Ozzy Osbourne is charged with threatening to kill his wife Sharon. Sharon later said, “He went to bed. I was reading downstairs. He came down in his underpants, sat on the sofa right opposite me and said, ‘We’ve come to a decision.’ I was like, ‘Yeah’ — sort of sarcastic — … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 2 in Classic Rock →

July 9, 1995 – Jerry Garcia performs his last concert with the Grateful Dead at Chicago’s Soldier Field.  At the time, no one knew this would be Garcia’s last show, even Garcia himself.  Although he’d been clean for several years, Garcia had returned to using drugs to ease some physical ailments.  He died exactly one month later at … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 9 in Classic Rock →

May 21, 1983 – Def Leppard make their only appearance on American Bandstand, performing “Photograph” and “Rock of Ages.” May 21, 1966 – Bruce Springsteen and his band The Castiles perform at Freehold Regional High School in New Jersey.  All the band members are juniors at the school. May 21, 1992 – MTV airs the first episode of their new series The Real World.  It is one of … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 21 in Classic Rock →

May 7, 1998 – Steve Perry officially leaves Journey. He is replaced by Steve Augeri, after an agreement made with the rest of the band that if Perry decided not to tour, a new singer could be hired.  Augeri lasts 8 years but must retire after recurring vocal issues. May 7, 2003 – Pete Townshend is cleared of possessing child … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 7 in Classic Rock →

May 1, 1967 – Elvis Presley (32) marries Priscilla Beaulieu (21) at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. This was the first marriage for them both and the only time Elvis was officially married.  The cake cost $3200, which at the time was more than the price of an average car.  The only celebrity guest was comedian Redd … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 1 in Classic Rock →