January 14, 1965 –  David Bowie releases his first single in the U.S., “Can’t Help Thinking About Me.”  This was the first single released after he changed his name from David (also Davie) Jones to David Bowie. January 14, 1967 – The first “Human Be-In” takes place at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park with more than 25,000 people in attendance. It is the prelude to … Continue reading CDJ Today: January 14 in Classic Rock →

“American Epic is more than a music documentary,” says Sir Elton John in a preview for PBS’ new film series that explores the roots of modern music in American, “This is history.” The three-part series, which is executive produced by Jack White, T Bone Burnett and Robert Redford, focuses on the period in the 1920s … Continue reading ‘American Epic’ Premieres on PBS, Watch the Trailer →

Producer, musician and songwriter T-Bone Burnett will be presented with the Maestro Award at the 2013 Billboard Hollywood Reporter Film & TV Music Conference on Wednesday October 30th. The multiple Oscar and Grammy Award winner will be honored for his work in film and T.V. music, which has included O Brother Where Art Thou, Crazy … Continue reading T-Bone Burnett to Receive 2013 Maestro Award →

Elton John and Mumford & Sons will pay tribute to the late Levon Helm at this year’s GRAMMY Awards.  T Bone Burnett, Mavis Staples, Zac Brown and Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) will also perform “The Weight.” Levon Helm was the drummer and singer for The Band. He died last year at the age of 71 … Continue reading Elton John to Lead Levon Helm Tribute at GRAMMY Awards →

The all-star recording of a collaboration musical by Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, titled Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, will be released March 19th by Hear Music/Concord Music Group.  Described as “a southern gothic supernatural musical,” it features original music and lyrics plus key dialog excerpts performed by Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello, … Continue reading John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett Musical Coming March 2013 →