Name: Chris Cobb Hometown: Longview, TX Top 5 Bands...at the Moment: Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Toadies, Foo Fighters, Pink Floyd, and Deftones. Fact few people know about you: I'm a pretty good cook and I also used to be a bartender. I've been know to make some pretty rockin' cocktails and I love kickin' back on the weekends with the grill goin' and cold beer in the ice chest!! If you won a Grammy, who would you thank?: Probably Tama Drum Kits. What else would I win a Grammy for? Its the only thing I can do musically. Most embarrassing moment: Oh, I have at least one a day, but don’t we all??? Tell us your dirty little secret: HA! All my secrets are dirty. Shoot me an e-mail and maybe I'll tell ya..... What are your hobbies?: Music, Darts, Pool, Sports, Cooking, and havin' a good time… what ever that involves.... ;)
Chris Cobb
Lightning Strikes the 96X Studios [VIDEO]
After our station got directly jack-hammered with some of Zeus' best, leaving our station off the air around 1:15 this afternoon, I figured I'd try to make the best of it and get a little learnin' in.
Do You Remember ‘Dance Party USA’? Nine Inch Nails Does! [VIDEO]
Nine Inch Nails performs “Down In It” on Dance Party USA, December 2, 1989.
General Lee Vs. The Bandit [VIDEO]
I was sittin’ at home a few days ago watching one of my favorite classic movies, "Smokey and the Bandit," when it occurred to me how many awesome, iconic cars there are in movies and on TV. Then I thought about how those cars would stack up against each other. Well lo' and behold, the interwebs delivered.
Tenacious D Brings New Tour to Texas this Summer
Tenacious D has extended their North American tour. Jack Black and Kyle Gass just announced another series of tour dates in support of their upcoming album, Rize of the Fenix.
Why Certain Areas of East Texas are ‘Dry’ and How to Make Them ‘Wet’
Yesterday, I talked about my favorite beers for beating the Texas heat. With that being said, there aren't too many other things that I enjoy more than sitting on my deck on a hot, steamy East Texas summer evening while sipping on a delicious, ice cold brew. There is just one thing that is confusing to me: Why do I have drive 20 miles out of town to get my beer?
What is the Best Beer for Beating the Texas Heat? [POLL]
To quote Les Claypool from Primus, "I ain't nothin' special. I'm your average kind of man. I like a frosty barley-pop, and I'll drink 'em out the can." It doesn't matter to me if it's out of a can, bottle or keg. Ice cold beer has always been a staple for
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Does Anyone Remember ‘The Kids in the Hall’? [VIDEO]
So the other day, I asked a friend of mine if he remembered watching 'The Kids in the Hall', to which he said, "What in the hell is 'The Kids in the Hall'"?
Ian Kinsler Thinks Rangers Could be the Best in Baseball in 2012 [VIDEO]
Second baseman Ian Kinsler talks about the Rangers improving as a team and having the potential to be the best team in the majors.
Tenacious D Make Video for ‘To Be The Best’ for New Album [VIDEO]
With the help of a few famous friends, Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D re-learn how to be the best in the music video for “To Be the Best” off their comeback album, Rize of the Fenix.
Should Tyler/Longview Ban Talking on Cell Phones While Driving? [POLL]
Unless you have just been living on the moon, you're probably aware that many places have already banned texting while driving. But now it looks like Chapel Hill, North Carolina is taking it a step further than everyone else. The city is banning people from even using Bluetooth or any hands-free device while driving too. Basically, the city doesn't want you talking on the phone at all, while d
The East Texas Takeover – The Final Four [AUDIO/POLL]
Well, it's all come down this! What a close race it's been each week, too! Before you check out the bands here in our own version of the final four, do yourself a favor. Click here and take a minute to take lo0k back at ALL the awesome talent we have right here in East Texas! That's what this is really all about. Supporting local music!
Celebrities Read Tweets About Themselves on Jimmy Kimmel [VIDEO]
Now that we have all been blessed (or cursed) with the invention of Twitter, anyone can speak their mind to the entire world. Even if speaking your mind means letting celebrities know how you really feel about them.