In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road, the Beatles have released a brand new video for the beloved “Here Comes The Sun”. The bittersweet new video for the George Harrison-penned hit was released late last week and features vintage photos of the Fab Four, taken by Linda McCartney. Directed by Trunk Animation’s Alasdair … Continue reading Watch the New Video for The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun” →

Ringo Starr joined Jimmy Fallon and The Roots for the popular “classroom instruments” segment of The Tonight Show this week. The group performed the Beatles hit “Yellow Submarine” with woodblock, kazoo, xylophone and more. Watch the video below. In addition to a Yellow Submarine themed set, animations were added to the video including one of … Continue reading Watch Ringo Starr, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots Perform ‘Yellow Submarine’ on Classroom Instruments →

Robbie Robertson has teamed up with Ringo Starr and a collection of incredibly talented musicians from around the globe to record a new version of The Band’s 1968 classic “The Weight”. The video begins with Starr sitting at his drumset asking over the phone, “What key is it in, Robbie?” He pauses, nods and, tongue-in-cheek … Continue reading Watch Robbie Robertson and Ringo Starr Perform “The Weight” with Musicians from Around the Globe →

Ringo Starr has today announced the release of his 20th studio album, What’s My Name and has shared the title track – listen below. Set to drop on October 25, 2019, the new album is the latest in a series of personal and heartfelt albums produced in Starr’s home studio, known as Roccabella West. For … Continue reading Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney Reunite to Cover a John Lennon Song on Starr’s Upcoming Album →

August 18, 1969 – Jimi Hendrix closes out the Woodstock festival with a morning set that concludes with “Hey Joe,” one of the few times in his career that he played an encore. Surprisingly,  Hendrix was not supposed to be the final act. Woodstock organizer Michael Lang wanted Roy Rogers to come on after Hendrix and play “Happy Trails” but the … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 18 in Classic Rock →

On August 8, 1969 at approximately 11:35am Scottish photographer Iain Macmillan stopped traffic on Abbey Road in London to capture what has arguably become the most iconic Beatles photograph ever taken. The picture shows the Fab Four striding over the black and white stripes of the pedestrian crossing just outside of the EMI Recording Studios … Continue reading The Beatles Announce ‘Abbey Road’ 50th Anniversary Release →

July 23, 1994 – Frank Zappa fan John Scialli is rewarded after embarking on a quest to get Zappa recognized in space when a Czech astronomer at The International Astronomical Union names an asteroid in Mars’ orbit after Zappa, who had passed away from cancer the year before. The asteroid (actually a minor planet) is named Zappafrank. The official release says: Discovered … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 23 in Classic Rock →

Paul McCartney ended the first leg of his Freshen Up tour on an epic note at Dodger Stadium Saturday night, welcoming fellow Beatle Ringo Starr on stage for two Fab Four classics. “We’ve got a surprise for us, a surprise for you, a surprise for everyone. Ladies and gentlemen, the one and only Ringo Starr!” … Continue reading Watch Ringo Starr Join Paul McCartney On Stage at Dodger Stadium →

July 7, 1980 – Led Zeppelin play their last show with the four original members in  West Berlin. They close the set with a 17-minute version of “Whole Lotta Love.”  Unofficially, the band labeled it the “Cut The Waffle” tour. July 7, 1968 – The Yardbirds disband after a gig in Luton, England. Jimmy Page, with outstanding touring obligations for the Yardbirds, assembles … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 7 in Classic Rock →

June 29, 1995 – The first TV commercial of Ringo Starr‘s career airs for Pizza Hut, as does a similar spot by the newly-reformed Monkees. June 29, 2000 – Vandals break into tombs containing the remains of Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines. Van Zant’s casket had been removed from its tomb but did not appear to have been opened. A plastic bag … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 29 in Classic Rock →