October 1, 1970 – Jimi Hendrix is buried at The Greenwood Cemetery in Renton, Washington. Hendrix’s mourners include Miles Davis, Eric Burdon, John Hammond, Johnny Winter and members of Derek and the Dominoes. October 1, 1982 – Sony introduces the first digital compact-disc player in Tokyo, which sells for about $730. October 1, 1998 – John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival fame gets a star … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 1 in Classic Rock →

A fascinating new rock documentary debuted at the 2018 LA Film Festival last week. Echo in the Canyon examines the birth of the Laurel Canyon music scene and the iconic music and artists – such as The Byrds,The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield and The Mamas and the Papas – that developed there.  Incidentally this was … Continue reading Rock Doc ‘Echo In the Canyon’ Premieres at L.A. Film Festival →

September 22, 1985 – The first Farm Aid benefit concert is held at the Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois to help American farmers.  Organized by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young, the event draws over 80,000 people, raises over $9 million and features The Beach Boys, Bon Jovi, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels, Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Foreigner, Don … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 22 in Classic Rock →

August 27, 1989 – Izzy Stradlin of Guns N’ Roses loses his “patience” on a US Airways flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles and pees in the galley after being annoyed that the lavatory was occupied. His publicist explains that, “Relieving himself in the galley was just his way of expressing himself.” After being sentenced to a year of probation … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 27 in Classic Rock →

Never-released concert recordings from 1968 which include performances by Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and Tim Buckley have resurfaced after being discovered six years ago and subsequently ‘lost’ again. The professional recordings, made at the University of Michigan’s Canterbury House, have been acquired by the Michigan History Project. The non-profit organization is now looking for a … Continue reading Lost Joni Mitchell, Tim Buckley, Neil Young Concert Recordings Resurface →

In honor of Canada Day and our friends to the North, here are eight great Canadian rock anthems. 01 “Life Is a Highway” by Tom Cochrane 02 “Rockin’ in the Free World” by Neil Young 03 “American Woman” by The Guess Who 04 “Taking Care of Business” by Bachman Turner Overdrive Listen: Randy Bachman Explains … Continue reading 8 Great Canadian Rock Anthems →

Nothing says 4th of July like hosting friends and family, grilling on the deck or maybe chilling by the pool, some classic tunes coming through the outdoor speakers… But don’t just hit play on some generic playlist and call it a party – step up your Independence Day party with these 15 Patriotic Classic Rock … Continue reading 15 Patriotic Classic Rock Songs for Your Independence Day Playlist →

May 12, 1967 – Pink Floyd perform what may have been the first concert in quadraphonic sound when they place loudspeakers at the back of the concert hall at “Games for May,” a swanky affair at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. Adding to the otherworldly experience,  Roger Waters throws potatoes at a gong, Nick Mason mic’s up a saw to cut through … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 12 in Classic Rock →

Neil Young is teaming up with his legendary band Crazy Horse for two shows next week – May 1st & 2nd at Warnors Theatre in Fresno, CA. This will be the first time that Young and Crazy Horse have performed together since a concert four years ago in Iceland. But according to the succinctly worded … Continue reading Neil Young & Crazy Horse Return To The Stage Next Week →

December 30, 1999 – George Harrison and his wife Olivia are attacked when an intruder breaks into their home in England. Olivia beats off the attacker with a lamp, but Harrison is stabbed repeatedly in the chest and admitted to the hospital with a collapsed lung and various minor stab wounds.  Police later arrest a fan from Liverpool who nursed an irrational … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 30 in Classic Rock →