Handsome Scott Sparks

WHY THIS TEXAN CAN’T QUIT DR PEPPER — AND NEVER WILL! Alright, I’ll admit it. I’m a full-grown man, mortgage and all, but hand me an ice-cold Dr Pepper on a scorching Texas afternoon and I’ll smile like a kid on Christmas. There’s just something magical about that 23-flavor blend of fizzy perfection. It’s not just a […]

We all loved rocking band tees in our 20s and some of us still do, but let’s be honest, there are a few bands where the logo or mascot made a bigger cultural dent than the music ever did. These six bands didn’t just play stages, they took over our wardrobes, lunchboxes and tattoo parlors. […]

KISS at the Houston Rodeo: A Wild Ride The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has seen its fair share of legends; George Strait, Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson to name a few.  Country stars are the usual suspects, but back in 2011, fans got something entirely unexpected… KISS. Yes, that KISS.  The guys with face […] The post KISS at the Houston Rodeo: A Wild Ride appeared first on Country Legends 92.9.

Highway to Hell, released this week in 1979, is the best Bon Scott album, not because it sold the most, but because it’s the most complete, powerful and polished work the band has ever made. It’s where everything came together. Bon’s razor-sharp lyrics, Angus and Malcolm’s tight guitar riffs and a cleaner, more focused sound are […]

Joe Elliott, lead singer of Def Leppard, just celebrated another birthday (66) and it’s the perfect time to remember why he’s one of rock’s best frontmen. For over four decades, Elliot has been the voice behind some of the biggest anthems in rock history like Pour Some Sugar on Me, Photograph and Hysteria. His voice […]

RUSH’S HIGH-FLYING VOICE SOARS ON HIS BIRTHDAY WEEK As Geddy Lee turns 72 this week, we’re cranking the amps to 11 and raising a toast to rock’s most iconic banshee wail!  From sci-fi screams to soulful howls, here are Geddy’s five fiercest vocal flights and yes, they’re as high as his basslines. 1. “2112: Overture/The […]

Will Geddy and Alex Ever Reform Rush for a Final Tour? Fans have been buzzing for years:  Will Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson ever reunite for one final Rush tour?  Since the tragic passing of legendary drummer Neil Peart in 2020, the iconic Canadian rock trio has been silent, but the remaining members haven’t ruled […]

ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill: The Bearded Bass Legend’s Final Bow Rock ‘n’ roll lost one of its coolest cats when Dusty Hill, the iconic bassist of ZZ Top, passed away in his sleep on July 28, 2021, at age 72. The news hit like a thunderbolt through the world of music. No wild parties, no […]

Mick Jagger’s Birthday and His Monumental Impact on Rock ‘n’ Roll On July 26, Mick Jagger turns another year older (82), but age has never slowed down the indomitable frontman of The Rolling Stones. With a career spanning over 60 years, Jagger remains a cultural icon whose influence on rock ‘n’ roll is nothing short […]

Hold onto your bat heads, folks because when the Prince of Darkness finally takes his final bow, the rock ‘n’ roll world will NEVER be the same again. Ozzy Osbourne isn’t just a rock legend – he is rock ‘n’ roll incarnate. Loud, wild, outrageous and unapologetically bizarre, Ozzy didn’t just break the rules, he didn’t […]

Hold onto your leather jackets, rock fans we’re diving into the world of cover songs that didn’t just honor the originals, they obliterated them.  These 7 killer rock covers took familiar tracks and cranked them to eleven, leaving audiences wondering, “Wait, who sang it first?!” 1. “All Along the Watchtower” – Jimi Hendrix (vs. Bob […]