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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Happy Birthday! Gregg Rolie

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

Today, Gregg Alan Rolie, the American singer, and keyboardist, best known as the lead singer of Santana, Journey, and Abraxas Pool – all of which he co-founded, turns 78. Rolie is a two-time inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, having been inducted both as a member of Santana in 1998 and as a member of Journey in 2017. In his honor, check out some classic Gregg Rolie videos)
Happy Birthday! Steve Walsh

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

Born on this day in 1951, Steve Walsh, the American musician and singer-songwriter, best known for his work as singer and frontman for Kansas, turns 74. Walsh sings lead on four of Kansas' best-known hits: "Carry On Wayward Son," "Dust in the Wind", "Point of Know Return", and "All I Wanted", the last two of which he co-wrote. Walsh left Kansas after 1980's Audio-Visions due to creative differences with the band's primary songwriter Kerry Livgren. Earlier in 1980.
On This Day In 1979, The Cars Released 'Candy-O'

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

Released on this day in 1979, Candy-O is the second studio album by The Cars, and was the soundtrack of my freshman year of high school. With cover art by pin-up artist Alberto Vargas, and featuring the Top 20 hit "Let's Go", as well as "It's All I Can Do" and “Double Life”, the album has gone on to sell more than 4 million copies worldwide. In honor of the anniversary, check out a few classic performance videos taken from the Cand-O era
On This Day In 1983 Stevie Ray Vaughan Unleashed 'Texas Flood'

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

Released on this day in 1983, Texas Flood is the first studio album by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. The album was completed in only three days at Jackson Browne's personal recording studio in Los Angeles. Since the first day of production largely involved setting up equipment, Texas Flood was recorded in only two days, with no overdubs. Vaughan wrote six of the ten tracks on Texas Flood. Two singles were released from the album.
Happy 75th! Bun E. Carlos

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

Born on this day in 1950, Brad M. Carlson (pka Bun E. Carlos) the original smoking drummer and co-founder of Cheap Trick, turns 75. On March 19, 2010, Cheap Trick issued a statement that Carlos had stopped touring with Cheap Trick but that he still remained a band member. Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Neilsen's son Daxx became the band's touring drummer.
Happy Birthday! Frank Beard

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

Born on this day in 1949, Frank Lee Beard, drummer for ZZ Top turns 76. Beard was born in Frankston, Texas, and attended Irving High School in Irving. Ironically, Frank Beard is the only member of ZZ Top to NOT have a beard. In his honor, check out ZZ Top performing "La Grange" and "Tush" at the Crossroads Festival in Dallas in 2004
Brian Wilson Dead At 82

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

Brian Wilson, the co-founder, signer and primary songwriter of 'The Beach Boys,' has died at the age of 82, his family announced in a post shared on his Instagram account Wednesday (June 11). "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away," the post's caption states. "We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.
Happy Birthday! Donnie Van Zant of .38 Special

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

Born on this day in 1952, Donald Newton "Donnie" Van Zant, the American vocalist/guitarist, best known as a member of .38 Special from 1974 until 2013, turns 73. Donnie is the middle brother, between older brother Ronnie Van Zant, the original lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd, and younger brother Johnny Van Zant, current lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd since 1987; the two also perform together from time to time as the group Van Zant.
50 Years Ago Today, The Eagles Released 'One Of These Nights'

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

Released on this day in 1975, One of These Nights is the fourth studio album by the Eagles. The record would become the band's first number one, and yielded three Top 10 singles, "One of These Nights", "Lyin' Eyes" and "Take It to the Limit". The album sold four million copies and was nominated for Grammy Album of the Year. A single from the album, "Lyin' Eyes", was also nominated for Record of the Year, and won the Eagles' first Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
On This Day In 1979 The Who Released 'The Kids Are Alright'

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

Released on this day in 1979, The Kids Are Alright is a soundtrack double-album by The Who, which served as a companion to the band's documentary of the same name. It was a retrospective look at the band's biggest hits throughout their career, with most of the tracks being live recordings, rather than the original studio versions. The album peaked at #8 in the US on the Billboard album chart and went platinum, while in the UK it peaked at a disappointing #26.