May 29, 1983 – Kiss play their last concert in their traditional makeup, but 13 years later they slap it on again when they reunite. May 29, 2009 – Ozzy Osbourne files a lawsuit against Tony Iommi, his Black Sabbath bandmate. Osbourne claims that Iommi illegally took sole ownership of the Black Sabbath name, and … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 29 in Classic Rock →

“Let me forget about today until tomorrow,” Bob Dylan wrote one day in the opening stages of 1964. It was the final line of a song filled with lines — some poignant, some instructive, somewhat perplexing in the aggregate. From our vantage point today, it is tomorrow and thus the perfect time to remember this … Continue reading Classic Rock Landmarks: Mr. Tambourine Man →

I recently watched the new docu-series Laurel Canyon.  If you enjoyed Echo in The Canyon (which I thought was extraordinary), Laurel Canyon is a great follow-up.  It’s a two-part television documentary and gives a much broader view of that legendary Laurel Canyon music scene. It includes many more artists than Echo and I learned a … Continue reading Laurel Canyon, The Byrds, Elvis Costello and My Rickenbacker Guitar →

Usually “Must See” appears at the beginning of my description of music films or documentaries I write about. I have to admit — I can’t say that about Remember My Name.  Not that it isn’t interesting, or that you won’t learn some cool things about David Crosby by watching it. But overall, it doesn’t possess the … Continue reading David Crosby: Remember My Name – Melancholy Movie →

A Tweet this week from Byrds co-founder Roger McGuinn prompted David Crosby to propose a reunion between the estranged band members.  The two haven’t spoken in quite a while, according to an interview with Crosby in a new documentary about the singer-songwriter. “Hey @thedavidcrosby you’re saying I won’t talk to you and hate you. That’s … Continue reading David Crosby Proposes Reunion with Byrds Co-founder Roger McGuinn →

This extraordinary film is a must see.  The trailer (you can watch it below) will immediately get you hooked. Laurel canyon, for those that don’t know, is a central thoroughfare that runs from the Sunset Strip up through the Hollywood Hills to Mulholland Drive and then down again, pouring out into the San Fernando Valley.  … Continue reading Echo In The Canyon – Mighty Big Echo! →

“Do you ever wonder why you are still alive?” is the question asked of David Crosby in the trailer for a new documentary about the iconic guitarist and songwriter. “I don’t know. No idea, man,” he responds. Crosby, a two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and member of three of the … Continue reading Watch the trailer for the new David Crosby documentary, Remember My Name →

I am a HUGE, HUGE, Byrds fan.  So I am especially excited that Byrds co-founders Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman will celebrate the 50th anniversary release of the Sweetheart Of The Rodeo album by performing that landmark work in its entirety at a series of upcoming concerts.  Roger and Chris will be backed by Marty … Continue reading Byrds Reunion — Rejoice!! →

Founding members of the Byrds Chris Hillman and Roger McGuinn will set out across the U.S. this summer to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band’s seminal country-rock album Sweetheart of the Rodeo. The duo will be backed by Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives as they perform songs from the landmark album and tell … Continue reading Byrds Co-Founders Announce ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’ 50th Anniversary Tour →

I was reading our own web platform, Classics Du Jour, about the “10 Lesser Known Facts About Joni Mitchell…” and at the end was a “related” story about Chris Hillman. I clicked on that and discovered the new Chris Hillman album produced by Tom Petty! I’ve always felt that CDJ served a very meaningful purpose, … Continue reading Rediscovering Chris Hillman →

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 →

Original Byrds members David Crosby, Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman haven’t performed together since the group reunited at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction in 1991. And while there’s no sign of a Byrds reunion any time soon, the three did collaborate on Hillman’s forthcoming solo album, due out next month. Bidin’ My … Continue reading Original Byrds Members Reunite on Chris Hillman’s New Solo Album →