KZPS-FM (Dallas, TX)

KZPS, also known as "Lonestar 92.5," broadcasts at 92.5 FM and caters to the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas. It is owned and run by iHeartMedia, Inc., which was previously known as Clear Channel Communications until September 2014. The station features a well-loved classic rock format, and has recently shifted away from traditional 30-second and 60-second advertisements, opting instead for sponsored hours where DJs engage in conversational promotions for the sponsors. The station's studios are situated along Dallas Parkway in Farmers Branch, although they carry a Dallas address, while the transmitter is located in Cedar Hill.

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On This Day In 1983, David Bowie Released His Most Popular LP 'Let's Dance'

1 week ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

Released on this day in 1983, Let's Dance is the 15th studio album by David Bowie. Co-produced by Chic's Nile Rodgers, the album contains three of his most successful singles; the title track, "Let's Dance", featuring an up and coming Stevie Ray Vaughan on guitar, yet he wasn't featured in the video (above) would propel the song to #1 in the UK, the US, and various other countries, as well as "Modern Love" and "China Girl" (below), which both reached No. 2 in the UK.
On This Day In 1982, Van Halen Went Under The Covers On 'Diver Down'

1 week ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

Released on this day in 1982, Diver Downis the fifth studio album by Van Halen. It spent 65 weeks on the album chart in the United States and by 1998 sold four million copies in the United States. Five of the twelve songs on the album are covers, the most popular being the band's update of Roy Orbison's "(Oh) Pretty Woman".
Happy Birthday! Max Weinberg

1 week ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

Born on this day in 1951, Max Weinberg, the American drummer, and television personality, most widely known as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and as the bandleader for Conan O'Brien, turns 74. An interesting personal note, Max is also the father of Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg. In 2014 Max was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band.
On This Day In 1981 Billy Squire Released 'Don't Say No'

1 week ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

Released on this day in 1981, Don't Say No is the second studio album by Billy Squier. It would become his breakthrough album, featuring the hits "Lonely Is the Night", "In the Dark", "My Kinda Lover" and "The Stroke" and cracking the Top Five on the Billboard album chart where it remained for over two years (111 weeks). Much of the album's success can be credited to the birth of MTV later that year (August 1) which played many of his videos in heavy rotation.
Happy Birthday! John Kay

1 week ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

Born on this day in 1944, Joachim Fritz Krauledat (pka John Kay), the German-Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as the frontman of Steppenwolf, turns 81. Kay joined a bues/folk group known as the Sparrows in 1965, which had moderate success in Canada before moving to California, augmenting its line-up and changing its name to Steppenwolf in 1967.
On This Day In 1982 John "Cougar" Broke Through As An 'American Fool'

1 week ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

Released on this day in 1982, American Foolis the fifth studio album by John Mellencamp, released under the stage name John Cougar. The album was his commercial breakthrough, holding the #1 position on the Billboard album chart for nine weeks. It was the best-selling album of 1982 and eventually certified over 5 x platinum.
55 Years Ago Today, Paul 'Mailed In' His Break Up With The Beatles

2 weeks ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

On this day in 1970, Paul McCartney announced his break with The Beatles in a typed statement he included with copies of the solo album the singer sent to the British press. In the letter, he attributed the split to “personal differences, musical differences, business differences,” but most of all because he wanted to spend more time with his family. (above)In memory of the anniversary, check out interviews with fans that gathered outside of Abbey Road Studios after the announcement, above.
50 Years Ago Today, Aerosmith Released 'Toys In The Attic'

2 weeks ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

Released on this day in 1975, Toys In The Attic is the third studio album by Aerosmith, Featuring the singles "Sweet Emotion" and "Walk This Way" the album became the band's most commercially successful studio LP in the US, with eight million copies sold. Steven Tyler said his original idea for the album cover was a teddy bear sitting in the attic with its wrist cut and stuffing spread across the floor. They decided, in the end, to put all of the animals in instead.
Happy Birthday! Steve Howe

2 weeks ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

Born on this day in 1947, Stephen James Howe, the English musician, songwriter and producer, best known as the guitarist in Yes, turns 78. Steve began his music career in 1964, first playing in several London-based blues, covers, and psychedelic bands for six years, until joining Yes in 1970, Howe helped to change the band's musical direction, leading to more commercial and critical success.
Happy Birthday! David Robinson

3 weeks ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

Born on this day in 1949, David Robinson, the American rock drummer who has performed with many bands including The Modern Lovers, and most famously The Cars, turns 76. In 2018, Robinson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars. In his honor, check out David explaining the cover artwork for the legendary album Candy-O, above.