Warren Haynes is a bit of an undiscovered treasure. Sure, many know him from playing with the Allman Brothers for all these years and with the Dead and also his Government Mule band, but these fans are of like minds who find themselves in the jam band circuit and therefore in the know. But there … Continue reading Warren Haynes Is A Real Treasure →

The newly acquiring of WMG by Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries could turn out to be something truly momentous. In this acquisition, WMG will return to a privately held company. This may not only be a great thing for WMG, but it may well also pave the way for a healthy future of the entire music … Continue reading New Game Changing Move In The Music Business! →

Keith’s autobiography is a must read for ALL MUSIC FANS. This is because he is writing from a very real, truthful, and humanistic point of view—not full of celebrity and pomposity. I am only half way through, and yet I have learned so much. He frankly let’s us know that the Stones happened to be … Continue reading Keith Richards’ Book – A MUST READ FOR ALL. →

I LOVED Mott the Hoople. Glam Rock with real groove and slash guitar (especially when Mick Ralphs was in the band). Also got a kick from the adorable groupies that followed them all across the country. I had to let them in through backstage each night as I didn’t have the heart to turn them … Continue reading Mott, Hunter, Me and the Cops! →

First, let me say that I am very glad that there is a Rock And Roll Hall OF Fame. Rock and roll is a uniquely American art form and all of rock’s artists, bands, and notable side men should be remembered for this music, which appears to be standing the test of time. But there … Continue reading The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame – Part 2 →

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame dinner/ceremony is always a treat because, well, it’s rock and roll! Yes, everyone dresses up in a tux, but no one is really fooling anyone—most of us don’t belong in a tux. It’s almost funny to see, because the real rockers there always look like they’re in some … Continue reading The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame →

This is sad. I met him once in my friend Jeff Jone’s office at Sony. Jeff called me down as he knew it would mean a lot for me to meet the legend. The funniest things was, usually you tell an artist that you love their music. Here I was telling Owsley how much I … Continue reading Owsley Passes →

I was watching TV in the gym while riding a bike and VH1 came on with show about Adam Lambert. Adam was talking about all the changes in his life and how, at one point, he really decided that he wanted to be a rock star. Then he said something that I found fascinating. He … Continue reading How To Become A Rock Star →

“You look like a bunch of stoners!!”  That was Judy’s first take.  Can’t say that wasn’t the case (ha, ha), but the importance of this picture is…we were also key record executives of that period!—circa 1975. We weren’t that far away from the artists themselves.  We were all kind of cut from the same cloth, … Continue reading The Way It’s Supposed To Be →

Wow, no sooner do I blog about buying a turntable for Christmas, when one shows up for me during Chanukah! Thank you, wife, Sharon!! She even bought one of the ones I blogged about—the Ion. The thing SOUNDS GREAT and it’s even the less expensive one—about eighty bucks on Amazon. If you still own even … Continue reading Buy a turntable! →

As the year comes to an end, on behalf of Judy and myself I’d like to thank those of you who have come to visit us here at Classics Du Jour. Before I continue I would also like to take a moment and remember a record business great, and our good friend Paul Yeskel. This … Continue reading MORE FUN BRUCE + BOC EXPLOSION! →

If there’s a classic rock fan on your “to buy for” list and you have yet to check them off, then look no further! If you ARE a classic rock fan and you haven’t yet made your list for Santa, just print this one off!  Ladies and Gentlemen…here is our Top 10 List of the … Continue reading Rap’s Top 10 Holiday Gifts For the Classic Rock Fan →