Eagle Fest
By the early 1980s, Cheap Trick had already established themselves as one of rock’s most versatile bands. Following the massive success of Cheap Trick at Budokan and the chart-topping ballad “The Flame” still years away, the band released “If You Want My Love” in 1982, a song that showcased a more melodic, mature side of […]
Few songs capture the spirit of the American Southwest quite like ZZ Top’s “Heard It on the X.” Released in 1975 as the lead single from the band’s fourth studio album, Fandango!, the song wasn’t a major chart hit, peaking just outside the Billboard Hot 100. However, it quickly became a fan favorite and has […]
When Deep Purple released “Woman from Tokyo“ in 1973, the band was riding a wave of international success. Fresh off the worldwide popularity of Machine Head and the immortal hit “Smoke on the Water,” the British hard rock pioneers were touring relentlessly. Their growing global audience inspired one of the band’s most memorable songs, a […]
By the mid-1980s, Cheap Trick was searching for a fresh direction. After dominating rock radio in the late 1970s with classics like Surrender, I Want You to Want Me, and Dream Police, the band found itself adapting to an era increasingly shaped by polished production and MTV. One of the standout results of that period […]
Among ZZ Top’s many hard-driving rock anthems, “Blue Jean Blues“ stands apart as one of the band’s most soulful and emotionally charged recordings. Released on the 1975 album Fandango!, the slow-burning blues ballad showcased a different side of the Texas trio, proving that Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard were just as comfortable playing […]
When most people think of Cheap Trick, songs like “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and “Dream Police” immediately come to mind. But one of the band’s earliest breakthrough hits was actually a cover of a classic rock-and-roll song: “Ain’t That a Shame.” The song was originally written and recorded by pioneering rock legend […]
By the mid-1980s, ZZ Top had become one of the biggest rock bands in the world. After the massive success of Eliminator in 1983, the Texas trio faced the challenge of following up an album that had produced hits like “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “Legs.” Their answer came in 1985 with […]
Houston’s Eagle presents Eagle Fest, featuring ZZ Top with very special guest Cheap Trick, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. ZZ Top is bringing “The Big One!” tour to town for a night of Texas rock, classic hits and unmistakable guitar-driven energy. With Cheap Trick joining the show, […]
Eagle Fest is coming back to The Woodlands! RELATED | America 250: The 250 Greatest American Rock Bands of All Time RELATED | ROCK MOMENT – ZZ Top ‘Legs’ Houston’s Eagle is proud to announce Eagle Fest, featuring ZZ Top with very special guest Cheap Trick, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell […]
Eagle Fest 2025 was an amazing time! It was great seeing so many of our Houston’s Eagle listeners out in full force for a night of fantastic classic rock music, courtesy of 38 Special and Kansas! RELATED STORY: 38 Special’s Don Barnes on the Outlaw Dave Show RELATED STORY: Ranking Every Song by 38 Special […]
38 Special cofounder and frontman Don Barnes joins the Outlaw Dave Show, where “Outlaw Dave and Outlaw Don” dive into 50 years of 38 Special, the band’s upcoming album Milestone, a long-lost solo record and more! RELATED: Ranking Every Song by 38 Special RELATED: Sparks Notes: 38 Special RELATED: 38 Special Setlist: Eagle Fest
As part of their 50th anniversary tour, Kansas will be stopping by the Houston area for Eagle Fest on Saturday, July 19, at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. The legendary classic rock band is sure to bring a night of great rock ‘n’ roll music with them! RELATED STORY: 38 Special Setlist: Eagle […]