Classics Du Jour

CDJ’s Paul Rappaport interviews David Gilmour on his house boat/recording studio Astoria in September 2011 about the making of “The Wall”. ALSO WATCH:David Gilmour Discusses ‘Wish You Were Here’ with CDJ’s Paul RappaportDavid Gilmour Discusses ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ with CDJ’s Paul Rappaport

In September of 2011, CDJ’s Paul Rappaport met with David Gilmour on the legendary musician’s house boat/recording studio, Astoria, to discuss the making of Pink Floyd’s 9th studio album Wish You Were Here. Watch the interview in full below. Released on September 12, 1975 Wish You Were Here quickly reached the top of the record … Continue reading David Gilmour Discusses “Wish You Were Here” with CDJ’s Paul Rappaport →

In September 2011, David Gilmour sat down with Classics Du Jour’s Paul Rappaport to discuss Pink Floyd‘s epic album, Dark Side of the Moon. Watch the video below. You might also like:David Gilmour Discusses ‘The Wall’ with CDJ’s Paul RappaportDavid Gilmour Discusses ‘Wish You Were Here’ with CDJ’s Paul Rappaport

For years people have been after me to write a book—not so much for my ego, but to capture the freewheeling times of the music business when creativity and fun were the mantra before it all became about big business and sales targets. Here then, are some fantastic stories that I call: AMAZING TALES From … Continue reading AMAZING TALES From The Record Biz–You Can’t Make This Shit UP! →

It never fails. In this business you eat a late lunch but then have to run to catch a show. You get there in time to meet the band but then the show starts and you’re starving. Dressing room food is usually meager as best. Tonight I tried my luck at the Best Buy Theater … Continue reading Sun Chips, Gummy Bears, and the Blue Oyster Cult! →

The week of September 26th is officially “Why Pink Floyd?” week. The pig will fly once again over the Battersea Power Station, Nick Mason and Roger Waters will guest with other cool musicians on the Jimmy Fallon show, radio stations all over the country will be doing huge Pink Floyd Promotions, Redbeard’s In The Studio … Continue reading Pink Floyd – Part I →

Simms was on the roof again. Ronald Simms was a tall lanky friend of mine sporting a floppy, sandy colored hairdo. He had just started in the mailroom and I could relate as a lot of us had begun our careers doing a stint in the ol’ mailroom. Even though I was on the fourth … Continue reading Aerosmith Airplanes →

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! →

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 →

I still want to tell you that funny Ian Hunter road story (cuz you can’t make this shit up), but first I think I’ll write about Bruce at the Roxy 7/7/78. The reason this is coming up now is that last weekend my wife and I spent time with another couple who are old friends … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen at The Roxy 7/7/78 →

It was a great time for America.  The 1950’s and 60’s brought growth, prosperity, and the hope of a big future.  The middle class was in its prime.  Blue collar workers like my dad could afford to buy a small house, a television set, trade in for a new car every three years, and have … Continue reading The Fertile Crescent: Lucky Times in the USA! →