John Corabi (The Dead Daisies, Mötley Crüe, Union, Ratt, The Scream) has shared the official music video for “1969” from his long-awaited debut solo album, “New Day,” out now via Frontiers Music Srl. (Get the album here.)
“‘1969’ is a great song inspired by the current situations in America, which made me think of another turbulent time in the ’60s-70s,” Corabi said. “The riff throughout is compliments of Stevie D (from Buckcherry) and inspired by one of my favorite bands, Creedence Clearwater Revival.”
Recorded in Nashville during summer 2025 and produced by multi-platinum songwriter and producer Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Buckcherry), “New Day” fuses classic ’70s rock, soul and blues influences.
The record features the previously released singles “Così Bella (So Beautiful)” (2021) and “Your Own Worst Enemy” (2022). Throughout the album, Corabi is joined by Frederiksen, who adds backing vocals, guitars, piano and percussion; Evan Frederiksen on drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitar, mandolin and programming; Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses) on lead guitar; Paul Taylor (Winger, Steve Perry) on piano, organ and clavinet; and Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke) offering guitar solos.
“I’m very excited for everybody to hear this new collection of songs!” Corabi said. “I wanted to put together an album of eclectic, organic songs that are reminiscent of the music I grew up listening to, and I truly believe the mission was accomplished! This is a ’60s/’70s-sounding classic rock and roll record. … Turn it up and enjoy!”
“New Day” track list:
1. New Day
2. That Memory
3. Faith, Hope and Love
4. When I Was Young
5. One More Shot
6. 1969
7. Laurel
8. Good to Be Back Here Again
9. Love That’ll Never Be
10. Cosi Bella
11. Your Own Worst Enemy
12. Everyday People
Corabi is touring throughout 2026 under the name John Corabi & Friends, featuring guitarist Jeremy Asbrock, bassist Michael Devin, keyboardist/guitarist Paul Taylor, guitarist Marti Frederiksen and drummer Troy Luccketta.
Tour dates:
Europe
4/28 Krakow. Poland Club Zascianek
4/29 Olomouc, Czech Republic Bounty Rock Cafe
4/30 Budapest, Hungary Analog Music Hall
5/01 Velden am Wörthersee, Austria Bluesiana
5/02 Venezia, Italy Expo at Forte Marghera (Cancer Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll (signing session)
5/03 Trezzo sull’Adda, Italy Frontiers Music Festival
USA
5/05 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom (w/ Tom Keifer)
5/07 Jim Thorpe, PA Penn’s Peak (w/ Tom Keifer)
5/08 Patchogue, NY Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (w/ Tom Keifer)
5/09 Liverpool, NY Sharkey’s Event Center (w/ Tom Keifer)
5/10 Teaneck, NJ Debonair Music Hall
5/13 McHenry, IL The Vixen
5/14 Green Bay, WI EPIC Event Center (w/ Tom Keifer)
5/15 Medina, MN Medina Entertainment Center (w/ Tom Keifer)
5/16 Moline, IL Rascals Live
5/17 New Berlin, IL Danenberger Family Vineyards
5/29 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium (w/ Tom Keifer & Buckcherry)
7/07 Little Rock, AR The Hall (w/ Tom Keifer)
7/09 Wichita, KS The Cotillion Ballroom (w/ Tom Keifer)
7/10 Saint Charles, MO The Family Arena (w/ Tom Keifer & Buckcherry)
7/11 Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom (w/ Tom Keifer)
7/29 Annapolis, MD Rams Head On Stage
7/30 Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre (w/ Tom Keifer)
