Neil Young was all set to become a U.S. citizen this week when he found out that his application had been delayed due to cannabis use. The Canadian born Young recently applied for dual citizenship so that he could vote in the upcoming U.S. election. He’s been upfront and honest about smoking pot for years … Continue reading Neil Young’s U.S. Citizenship Bid Delayed Due to Marijuana Use →

November 12, 2000 – Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones breaks both of his legs after a car crashes into him in England.  Wood’s wife, Jo, was driving the couple’s BMW when they were involved in an accident. Wood was unhurt, but when he stepped from the car to direct traffic, he was struck by another car … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 12 in Classic Rock →

November 9, 1967 – The first issue of Rolling Stone Magazine is published in San Francisco in newspaper format. It sells for 35¢, which is about $2.48 today. The cover features a photo of John Lennon and the lead article is on the Monterey Pop Festival. The first issue also conveniently includes a free roach clip. The name of the magazine … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 9 in Classic Rock →

November 4, 1977 – The Last Waltz, director Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed documentary of The Band’s star-studded last concert, premieres in New York City, featuring Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, The Staple Singers, Dr. John, and more. Classic Rock Birthdays November 4, 1956 – James Honeyman-Scott, guitar (Pretenders) (d. 1982)November 4, 1954 – Chris Difford, guitar, vocals (Squeeze)November 4, 1956 – Jordan Rudess (born Jordan Charles Rudes), … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 4 in Classic Rock →

October 27, 1977 – Roy Estrada, an original member of Frank Zappa‘s Mothers of Invention and a founding member of Little Feat,  is convicted of sexual assault on a child.  He is convicted again in 1994 for another act of sexual assault and serves six years in prison. In January 2012, he pleads guilty to a charge of continuous sexual … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 27 in Classic Rock →

Earlier this year Neil Young and Crazy Horse returned to the studio to record their forthcoming album, Colorado. The new record is not only their first output since 2012’s Psychedelic Pill but also the first to feature the new lineup. Though the group has played a handful of shows since Nils Lofgren replaced the now-retired … Continue reading Watch a Clip from Neil Young’s New ‘Mountaintop’ Documentary →

December 2019 New Releases Dec 20 Frank Zappa, The Hot Rats Sessions (50th Anniversary Reissue) Dec 15 The Hot Rats Book, written by Bill Gubbins and Ahmet Zappa Dec 13 Jimi Hendrix, Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts – vinyl release The Police, Every Move You Make: The Studio Recordings Robert Plant, Digging Deep … Continue reading New and Upcoming Classic Rock Releases for 2019 →

Neil Young and Crazy Horse have shared a short instrumental “love letter” to the earth. An outspoken environmental activist, Young released the song on September 27 in support of the climate strikes that took place across the globe that day. The lovely audio ode is accompanied by an animated video that reminds us that the … Continue reading Neil Young Shares Instrumental “Love Letter” →

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 →

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 →