Neil Young has released a new rendition of his 2006 song, “Lookin’ for a Leader”, calling people to get out and vote against Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. “Lookin’ for a Leader” is out now on streaming services and can be heard in the player below. A video, which features Young performing the … Continue reading Neil Young Releases Anti-Trump Song ‘Lookin’ For a Leader 2020’ →

Neil Young has released another new track from his long-awaited album Homegrown, due out June 19. Hear the song now in the player below. Homegrown was recorded in 1974 and 1975 before Young canceled the release. It has achieved legendary status among Neil Young fans in the process, who often refer to it as one … Continue reading Hear Neil Young’s New Song ‘Vacancy’ from Long-awaited ‘Homegrown’ album →

Neil Young has never been one to shy away from voicing criticisms, especially when it comes to Donald Trump.  Yet at a time when the world – and America specifically –  appears more divided than ever, Neil Young is instead sending a message of unification and hope for his adopted nation. “I feel change,” Young … Continue reading Neil Young Sends Message of Hope to America, Believes Trump’s Days of “Building Walls” Are Numbered →

Forty-six years after its original recording, Neil Young will finally release one his most storied and sought-after albums ever, Homegrown. Hear the first single “Try” in the player below. Homegrown was intended to to be released in 1975 before Young cancelled the release. The album has remained unreleased until now, achieving a legendary status among Neil Young fans in … Continue reading Neil Young Will Release Homegrown, 46 Years After It Was Recorded – Hear the New Single ‘Try’ →

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 →

March 7, 1975 – David Bowie releases his ninth studio album, Young Americans.  The album is certified Gold in the U.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: March 7, 1946 – Peter Wolf (born Peter W. Blankfield), vocals (The J. Geils Band)March 7, 1945 – Arthur Lee (born Arthur Taylor) vocals, guitar (Love) (d. 2006)March 7, 1943 – Chris White, vocals, bass (The Zombies, Argent)March 7, 1946 – Matthew Fisher, keyboards, vocals (Procol Harum)March … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 7 in Classic Rock →

Neil Young and Willie Nelson are joining Stephen Stills for his Light Up the Blues VI autism benefit concert this spring. The show will take place May 30th at L.A.’s Greek Theater with tickets going on sale February 14th. The benefit concert, which Stills and his wife have organized every year since 2013 (with the … Continue reading Neil Young, Willie Nelson Join Stephen Stills for Autism Benefit →

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 →

With more than 50 years of music to choose from, it’s tough to decide what to release next, so Neil Young is asking his fans what they want. The legendary musician posted a message on his Neil Young Archives (NYA) website asking for input on which project he should work next. “We have these projects … Continue reading Neil Young Wants Fans to Vote on Next Archival Project →

Neil Young has announced that after 45 years in the vault his album Homegrown will finally be released. The LP was originally set to drop in 1975, with Young going so far as to commission album art. At the last moment, however, he decided to pull the plug, opting instead to release the album Tonight’s … Continue reading Neil Young to Release ‘Homegrown’ Album, More than 4 Decades Later →