February 2, 2003 – Phil Spector is charged with murder after police find Lana Clarkson dead from a gunshot wound in his home in Alhambra, CA. He is later sentenced to the maximum sentence of 19 years to life for the murder of the actress. Record Producer, Convicted Murderer Phil Spector Dies at 81 February 2, 1976 – Genesis release A Trick … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 2 in Classic Rock →

January 3, 1967 – Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys declares himself a conscientious objector and refuses to be sworn in after receiving an induction notice from the US Army, leading to his indictment and criminal prosecution for draft evasion. Finally, in September 1971, the judge agreed to a plan that allowed Wilson to perform community service by … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 3 in Classic Rock →

July 25, 1980 – AC/DC release Back In Black, their first album with lead singer Brian Johnson.  The album sells over 50 million copies worldwide, making it the second highest-selling album of all time (Thriller is #1), and the best-selling hard rock or heavy metal album. July 25, 1999 – Woodstock closes out its 3-day festival in Rome, NY with riots that break … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 25 in Classic Rock →

July 3, 1988 – The final Texxas Jam takes place at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas – it is now called the “Monsters of Rock.” The headliners are Van Halen, the Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica and Kingdom Come.  During Van Halen’s set, Sammy Hagar loses his voice and promises the crowd Van Halen will play a free concert in Dallas … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 3 in Classic Rock →

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 →

“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 →

The original artwork for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is considered to be the single most valuable piece of art in rock history. This iconic image, valued at an unspecified multi-million-dollar figure, will be exhibited and available for purchase at the San Francisco Art Exchange (SFAE) gallery from September 15 to October 20, … Continue reading Iconic ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Original Artwork on Display in Most Valuable Rock Art Collection Ever Assembled →

A new, illustrated music video for the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young classic “Teach Your Children” was released Thursday. The track, originally featured on the 1970 CSNY album Deja Vu, is also included on the recently released Graham Nash career retrospective Over The Years. The brand new video is a collaboration between Graham Nash and … Continue reading Watch the New Music Video for a Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Classic →

Graham Nash – one third of the legendary Crosby, Stills and Nash – kicks off his solo summer tour Tuesday night at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, WA.  The intimate shows, titled “An Evening With Graham Nash,” will feature new songs as well as career-spanning hits. “I’m really looking forward to an evening of music, … Continue reading Graham Nash Kicks Off Solo Summer Tour →

Graham Nash – one third of the legendary Crosby, Stills and Nash – has added additional dates to his upcoming “An Evening With” solo concert tour that he will do throughout the U.S. this July and August. The newly announced dates include: August 16 – Woodstock, NY – Levon Helm Studios August 18 – Jim … Continue reading Graham Nash Adds U.S. Tour Dates →