Neil Young and Crazy Horse have shared a new song, “Milky Way,” in advance of their forthcoming album Colorado. Hear the track now in the player below. Colorado is due out October 25th and is available for pre-order now. It marks the first release from Crazy Horse since 2012’s Psychedelic Pill, and the return of … Continue reading Hear Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s New Song ‘Milky Way’ →

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 →

Woodstock, the epitome of ‘60s counterculture and the most famous music festival ever, has just been commemorated on a United States Postal Service stamp. The stamp, which celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the festival, was dedicated Thursday at a First Day of Issue event held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. … Continue reading Woodstock Commemorated on USPS Stamp →

“Never one to think of himself, he puts everyone else first,” wrote Neil Young in a touching tribute to his late manager, Elliot Roberts.  Roberts, who was best known for his five-decade association with Neil Young, passed away on Friday.  He was 76.  His company, Lookout Management, announced his death but has not shared the … Continue reading Elliot Roberts, Manager for Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Dies at 76 →

Remember that time in 1988 when Neil Young was banned from MTV? Well, one song at least. Yes, that’s right… the remarkably permissive MTV – known for its edgy content and pushing of boundaries – initially refused to air Young’s music video for the controversial “This Note’s for You.” We all know the classic rock … Continue reading Throwback Video: Neil Young – “This Note’s For You” →

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 has revealed that he will be heading back to the studio with longtime collaborators Crazy Horse to record their first new release since 2012’s Psychedelic Pill. The “Heart of Gold” performer casually dropped the news on his Neil Young Archives website in response to a fan who asked about new material. “Crazy Horse … Continue reading Neil Young and Crazy Horse Announce First New Album in Seven Years →

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 →

Pegi Young, the singer-songwriter best known for co-founding the Bridge School and annual Bridge School Benefit concert with her ex-husband Neil Young, has died at the age of 66. Young succumbed to a year-long battle with cancer on January 1st. She was in her home state of California, surrounded by family and friends when she … Continue reading Pegi Young, Bridge School Co-Founder, Dead at 66 →

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 →