July 5, 1968 – Creedence Clearwater Revival release their self-titled debut album. It goes on to sell one million copies in the U.S. July 5, 1995 – More than 100 Grateful Dead fans are injured, some seriously, at a Missouri campground when a balcony they crowded onto to escape the rain collapses, police say. More than 4,000 Deadheads … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 5 in Classic Rock →

January 12, 1969 – Led Zeppelin release their self-titled debut album. The album was completely funded by Jimmy Page (who was also the producer) and took only 36 hours to record and mix.  Page also picked out the image of the burning Hindenburg (the “lead zeppelin”) on the cover. Rolling Stone wrote that “The cover of Led Zeppelin … shows the Hindenburg airship, in all its phallic glory, … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 12 in Classic Rock →

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’ →

Once Were Brothers, the new documentary about Robbie Robertson and The Band, has been released for at-home on-demand viewing ahead of schedule. The film had a limited theatrical release prior to the closure of cinemas across the country. As of today, April 3rd, it is now available on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play and Canada’s … Continue reading The Band Documentary Released for On-Demand Viewing Ahead of Schedule →

I recently saw Once We Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, in a theater, and given the givens, I hope it will be placed on one of the TV streaming services soon.  I know it’s due to air on Canada’s Crave network but not sure when. I feel funny writing a blog without first … Continue reading Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band — Truth Or Whitewash? →

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band will hit theaters February 21st. The authorized documentary, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, chronicles the story of The Band with a focus on Robertson – from his young life, to the creation of the group, to touring with Bob Dylan, and finally … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for The Band Documentary ‘Once Were Brothers’ →

Robbie Robertson has released an irreverent new Christmas single titled, “Happy Holidays”. Available as a digital download, the new tune features such humorous lyrics as, “Please don’t leave Old Saint Nick/Too much milk and cookies/’Cause by the time he gets round to us/He won’t be able to get/His fat ass down the chimney.” Listen below. … Continue reading Listen: Robbie Robertson Drops Irreverent new Christmas Single, “Happy Holidays” →

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 →

50 years after the release of The Band’s iconic sophomore, self-titled album, Robbie Robertson is preparing for the release of a new solo record, due out September 20th via UMe. The 13-track self-produced Sinematic is Robertson’s sixth solo effort. This week Roberston released the first single and opening track, a riveting duet with Van Morrison … Continue reading Listen: Robbie Robertson Releases New Song Featuring Van Morrison, Prepares for Sixth Solo Album →

A new documentary on Robbie Robertson and The Band is in the works and expected to hit theaters this fall. Executive produced by Martin Scorsese, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson And The Band chronicles the history of the group, from their start as The Hawks, to touring with Bob Dylan, … Continue reading Robbie Robertson and The Band Documentary Due Out This Fall →

On August 31, Capitol/UMe will release The Band’s landmark 1968 album Music from Big Pink in newly remixed and expanded 50th Anniversary Edition packages, including a Super Deluxe CD/Blu-ray/2LP/7-inch vinyl box set with a hardbound book; 1CD, digital, 180-gram 2LP black vinyl, and limited edition 180-gram 2LP pink vinyl packages. All the Anniversary Edition configurations feature … Continue reading The Band’s ‘Music From Big Pink’ To Receive 50th Anniversary Release →

Robbie Robertson recently sat down with the Globe and Mail in Toronto, pondering the allure of “bothered artists” and remembering those who lived tragically and died young. “Some get out alive,” said Robertson. “And some don’t.” The interview relates to a children’s book Robertson has co-authored, titled Legends, Icons & Rebels: Music That Changed the … Continue reading Robbie Robertson Talks Legends, Icons and Rebels →