The press, radio, and TV media were invited to have High Tea at the “Pink Café” in the large park that’s situated in the front of the Rose Bowl.  The location was chosen because later that year the band would perform two nights at the Rose Bowl on their upcoming Division Bell tour. But know … Continue reading More Pink Floyd Airship -The Historic Division Bell Press Conference →

Happy New Year all! We left off where the amazing flying machine known as the Pink Floyd Airship had been created and started its maiden voyage across the country. As I mentioned, we wanted the first part of the airship program to be a teaser campaign. Of course, wherever it flew and landed on its … Continue reading THE PINK FLOYD AIRSHIP TAKES TO THE SKY! →

Hi kids! Sorry, I’ve been away for so long.  Been feverishly working on the new Pearl Jam album Lightning Bolt, Black Sabbath’s 13, Jonny Lang, Mark Knopfler, and more! The new Pearl Jam pushes the envelope and at the same time has a nice return to form.  I would by the album for the song … Continue reading THE PINK FLOYD AIRSHIP! →

Pink Floyd Records will release Pink Floyd The Laters Years this fall, a 16-disc set covering the material created by David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright from 1987 onwards. The 5-CD/5-DVD/6-BR collextion includes over 13 hours of unreleased audio and audiovisual material from the period that produced three studio albums (A Momentary Lapse of … Continue reading Pink Floyd’s Massive The Later Years Box Set Coming This Fall →

  Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason will return to North America for the first time in 25 years when he brings Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets to the U.S. and Canada in 2019. The group have announced their first-ever tour stateside with stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, New York and more for a total … Continue reading Pink Floyd Drummer Nick Mason Announces U.S. Tour →

First, let me interrupt my own story to tell you that there are TWO NEW REALLY GOOD albums coming that you should check out. If you like the blues, Buddy Guy just released a 2-CD set called “Rhythm & Blues” that will set your hair on fire!! The album is being touted by both radio … Continue reading PINK FLOYD–“THE DIVISION BELL” Continued! →

I have had a few music business friends pass away over the years but none has made more of an impact on me than the passing of the Storm Thorgerson, the great visual artist responsible for most all of Pink Floyd’s album and singles covers, posters, concert movies, etc., etc.. It’s not that we talked … Continue reading PINK FLOYD – THE DIVISION BELL & STORM THORGERSON →

Classics Du Jour (CDJ) is excited and proud to announce the release of “Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay and The Art Of Rock Promotion” written by our own Paul Rappaport (‘Backstage Access‘)! Release date for the book is April 1st (available NOW for presale through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and wherever books are sold ).“Gliders Over Hollywood” tells the exhilarating true … Continue reading CDJ’s Paul Rappaport Shares the Stories and Secrets Behind Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Greatest Promotional Antics in his New Memoir ‘Gliders Over Hollywood’ →

Hi Everyone, It’s Holiday time again and these are some of my favorite 2015 music CDs and DVDs that I recommend as great stocking stuffers, even to stick in your own stocking!  😉 These choices are in no particular order just music and videos that I feel are very special and worthy of your music … Continue reading Great Music Gift Ideas For The Holidays →

Paul Rappaport (“Rap”) is a legendary music business veteran of 40 years. (He is not a cowboy!). Paul is best known for his 33 year career at Columbia Records where he became a Sr. VP and played a pivotal role in the careers of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Alice In … Continue reading Paul Rappaport →

In my opinion, The Division Bell is an album in which David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright achieved Pink Floyd greatness. The sounds, the overall musicianship and musical landscape make it one of the band’s finest achievements. Particularly, the song “High Hopes” (and video by Storm Thorgerson) rank amongst Pink Floyd’s best works. The … Continue reading THE DIVISION BELL – 20TH ANNIVERSARY! →

I want to take a break from the Pink Floyd Airship for a second to tell you about some great new music that has recently been released. First, Don Felder has re-released his critically acclaimed album from last year, now titled, Road To Forever: Extended Edition, featuring 4 brand new tracks. Personally, I was not … Continue reading Great New Music You Want to Know About →