John Lennon is the most recent music legend to be commemorated by the United States Postal Service in their Music Icons series – a group which includes Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and Lydia Mendoza. The John Lennon forever stamp will be issued on September 7, 2018 in New York … Continue reading John Lennon To Be Commemorated on USPS Music Icons Stamp →

People have often asked why the time from the early 60’s through the 90’s was so special for music. I believe I know that answer, but why that time was also so special for the music industry has eluded me until I recently saw a great documentary on the band Rush and their rabid fans.  … Continue reading Rush – and a Revelation →

These classic rock albums took “short and sweet” to a whole new level. Here are 10 great classic rock albums that last less than 30 minutes. 01 The Beach Boys – Wild Honey (1967) Length: 23:58 Wild Honey was the 13th studio album for the Beach Boys, and the last Beach Boys album to feature … Continue reading 10 Classic Rock Albums That Last Less Than 30 Minutes →

Variety reports that Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to the biography Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ‘N’ Roll and that Leonardo DiCarpio will both produce and star in the film. Mick Jagger is also reportedly on board as a producer. Sam Phillips was the founder of Sun Studio and Sun Records in … Continue reading Leonardo DiCaprio to Star in Sam Phillips Biopic →

The life story of the legendary Roy Orbison whose career and personal narrative were fraught with struggle, setbacks, triumph and tragedy is the subject of The Big O: Roy Orbison, now getting underway.  The Big O: Roy Orbison is the first Orbison Estate authorized dramatic musical biopic; the film is being produced by Marty Katz … Continue reading First Ever Roy Orbison Biopic in the Works →

A lost Roy Orbison album, recorded more than four decades ago and never released, will finally see the light of day this Friday. The December 4th release date marks the anniversary of Orbison’s performance at the Front Row Theater in Highland Heights, OH in 1988 – the singer’s final show, a mere two days before … Continue reading Lost Roy Orbison Album Will Be Released This Week →

Grammy weekend kicked off on Friday night with Bob Dylan being honored as the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year and a tribute that included performances by Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Bonnie Raitt, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, Jack White, Beck and Tom Jones, among others. Although … Continue reading Bob Dylan Honored as MusiCares Person of the Year →

Classics Du Jour is pleased to be celebrating the release of You Should Be So Lucky, the new solo album from Benmont Tench – keyboardist and founding member of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers! Enter now for your chance to win a CD copy of the new album and a signed Schoenhut red table top … Continue reading Win a Benmont Tench ‘You Should Be So Lucky’ Prize Pack →

The 25th anniversary of Roy Orbison’s Mystery Girl album will be commemorated with the release of both a CD/DVD Deluxe edition on Tuesday, May 20th, as well as a 15-track (audio only) Mystery Girl Expanded edition CD. Mystery Girl – Deluxe brings together the album’s original 10 songs, including the worldwide smash single “You Got … Continue reading 25th Anniversary of Roy Orbison’s ‘Mystery Girl’ Will Be Commemorated with Deluxe Edition →

Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration Deluxe Edition is now available for the first time in High Definition on DVD and Blu-ray with remastered audio. The Deluxe Edition includes 40 minutes of previously unreleased material including behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage, interviews and more. In 1992, the four hour concert featured a star-studded lineup including Johnny Cash … Continue reading Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary Concert Released in Hi Def →

Benmont Tench, best known as the keyboardist for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, released his debut solo album Tuesday. Produced by legendary producer Glyn Johns, You Should Be So Lucky was recorded to tape at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles and features Tench handling lead vocals, piano and organs, joined by a team of collaborators … Continue reading Heartbreakers’ Benmont Tench Releases Solo Album →

In celebration of the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray release of Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary concert, check out this clip of Dylan performing “My Back Pages” along with George Harrison, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Roger McGuinn and the house band of Booker T and the MGs. Watch the clip > Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary … Continue reading Watch Bob Dylan Perform “My Back Pages” with George Harrison, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Neil Young and Roger McGuinn →