On Air
When Mötley Crüe released Shout at the Devil in 1983, they weren’t just putting out their second record—they were redefining their image and helping shape the emerging glam metal movement of the 1980s. Coming off the modest success of their debut Too Fast for Love, the band—Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Tommy Lee—set […]
For a guy who built a legend on chaos, darkness, and a few unforgettable onstage moments, Ozzy Osbourne had one surprisingly refined constant: how he smelled. For more than 30 years, Ozzy quietly wore the same signature scent. No branding. No rock star fragrance line. Just one bottle he stuck with like a favorite riff. […]
A few years ago, my daughter, my mom, and I ditched the interstate, found an original stretch of Route 66, and just drove it. It felt like stepping back in time—quiet, wide open, almost untouched. There was something free about it… even a little romantic. No rush, no pressure, just the road and wherever it […]
If you haven’t heard of The Arkells yet, mate, you’ve been missing out on one of Canada’s loudest and proudest exports. I’ll admit, they grabbed me by the collar the first time I saw that “walk-on” stage video, band striding out and the crowd absolutely losing its mind. You could feel the floor shaking through […]
Call it the comeback nobody thought they’d dare, but here comes Rush kicking the door in again, and for a 50-year-old guy who still remembers cassette decks and late-night drives, this tour is shaping up to be a flat-out must see. Front and center, you’ve still got Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, the brains and heart of the operation. These aren’t […]
So… the robot car future? It’s having a bit of a glitch. Emergency responders are waving a big red flag to federal regulators, saying self-driving cars, especially those from Waymo are starting to create real-world headaches. Not sci-fi problems… like actual emergencies getting delayed. Here’s the deal: these driverless cars have a tendency to “freeze […]
The Houston–Pasadena area has officially climbed the smog charts, landing at No. 6 most ozone-polluted metro area in the country (out of 226 cities), according to the 2026 State of the Air report. We’re up one spot from last year’s No. 7. Not exactly the kind of glow-up we were hoping for. Here’s the hazy […]
When Jackson Browne released Running on Empty in 1977, he broke from convention by crafting an album recorded almost entirely on the road. Songs were captured in hotel rooms, backstage areas, tour buses, and live onstage, creating a vivid, documentary-style snapshot of a working musician’s life. This unconventional approach gave the record a sense of […]
On April 30, 1977, Pink Floyd brought their massive Animals tour to Houston, performing at Jeppesen Stadium on the campus of the University of Houston. The venue was later renamed Robertson Stadium before being demolished in 2012. It was not just another stop on the tour. It became one of the most talked-about concerts in […]
You’re thinking of The J. Geils Band and their monster 1981 album Freeze-Frame—and yeah, what came next is the kind of rise-and-crack story rock history is built on. Coming off Freeze-Frame, they went from road-hardened club killers to MTV royalty overnight, but that glossy, keyboard-driven direction, pushed heavily by Peter Wolf and Seth Justman, didn’t sit right with everyone who built the […]
Released in 1982, ‘You Got Lucky’ marked a stylistic shift for Tom Petty and his band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Featured on the album Long After Dark, the song stood out for its darker tone and prominent use of synthesizers—an uncommon move for a band primarily known for their guitar-driven heartland rock sound. The […]