If you’ve ever formed a band, you probably know that in those tumultuous first days, coming up with a great name that really fits – and actually sticks – might be the hardest part of the process. Luckily these classic rock bands really nailed it… eventually. Can you imagine today talking about the legendary career … Continue reading Original Names of Famous Classic Rock Bands – Part One (A-H) →

A new social media post by singer Ian Gillian confirms that Deep Purple has completed a new album. The announcement was shared mere hours before the band announced that they would be embarking on a UK tour with Blue Oyster Cult next fall. In a rather poetic facebook post, Gillian disclosed the news about the … Continue reading Deep Purple Confirm New Album and UK Tour with Blue Oyster Cult →

Very few bands have stuck together for decades with only their original members – U2 and Aerosmith are two that come to mind, but there are not many others.  Hey, we’ll save that for another list!  But, some bands seem to have gone to extremes to have as many people as possible cycle in and … Continue reading Top 12 Classic Rock Bands With the Most Total Members →

Yeah, there are a ton of great summer-themed classic rock songs about girls, the beach, surfing, sunny days and hot summer nights, but only a select few actually feature the word “summer” in the title. Here are our picks for the songs that put SUMMER up front and center. Create your Spotify playlist now and … Continue reading Top 10 Summer Titled Classic Rock Songs →

I want to let you know a bit about Sandy Pearlman, not only because he was a good friend and I enjoyed so many great times with him, but also because he was one of the world’s greatest characters. It’s taken a moment for me to put this together because his passing really hit me … Continue reading The Passing Of Sandy Pearlman – One Of The Most Eccentric Characters Of All Time →

A full list of releases set for Record Store Day on April 18th has been announced and artists on the list include Jimi Hendrix, Simon & Garfunkel, David Bowie, Blue Oyster Cult, Queen’s Brian May, Paul McCartney, U2, Bob Dylan and more. Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 as a way to celebrate and … Continue reading Record Store Day Releases to include Paul McCartney, BOC, Bob Dylan and More →

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and comedian Will Ferrell challenged each other to a drum-off on Thursday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, vying for the title of “greatest drummer” and supporting their favorite charities. But while Chad Smith may have taken the competition on talent, Ferrell won over the audience … Continue reading Chad Smith and Will Ferrell Drum-Off Ends with More Cowbell →

Allen Lanier is dead, and that is a very sad thing. I am sure that many of you don’t know who Allen is off hand, but he was the keyboardist/guitarist, and co-founder of the band Blue Oyster Cult. The band is one of the most amazingly deep and mysterious metal bands ever and EVERYONE knows … Continue reading Allen Lanier Is Dead →

Allen Lanier, founding member and keyboardist and guitarist for Blue Oyster Cult, has died at the age of 67. A post on the band’s Facebook page poster Wednesday, reads: We have extremely sad news to report. We’ve lost our friend and bandmate Allen Lanier. Allen succumbed to complications from C.O.P.D. He is survived by his … Continue reading Founding Blue Oyster Cult Member Allen Lanier Dies at 67 →

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! →

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! →