Playlist

For East Texans, August's first weekend means the summer heat is just starting to reach its scorching crescendo. The only relief in sight: a 6 pack... of "cool" classic rock! We're crackin' open "Superstar 6-Packs" to kick-off each hour today & tomorrow.

The Rolling Stones top the Classic Rock 96-1 playlist for the month of August with "It's Only Rock & Roll". The Who, Aerosmith, Ratt and Dire Straits round out the top 5.

Longview's Maude Cobb hosts the 6th annual event August 11th-13th, with rock stars performing all 3 days, including Quiet Riot & Blackfoot on stage Saturday night.

His Texas heritage was on full display at the AAC in Dallas Saturday night. The Eagles' co-founder celebrated turning 70 with an all-star special-guest-filled performance in front of a jam-packed crowd of adoring fans.

The Texas Trio takes the Irving Music Factory stage September 9th, & then it's Tesla on October 5th. Seats for both shows are on sale now, but Rock Nation members can register for Classic Rock 96-1's comps, & be at ZZ Top or Tesla on us!

See The Texas Trio on September 9th, & then on October 5th it's Tesla. Classic Rock 96-1 listeners can order seats before everyone else, & Rock Nation members can also register to win your way in to both ZZ Top & Tesla on us!

We got lots of great pictures offering good wishes to The Eagles co-founder as he gets set to celebrate turning 70. Find out more & see the winning selfies here.

Phil Collins tops the Classic Rock 96-1 playlist for the month of July with "In The Air Tonight". Red Rider, George Thorogood, Who and Rolling Stones round out the top 5.

Today & tomorrow the musical spotlight's on rock & roll superstars born & raised right here in the land of the free. Special 4-song classic rock blocks from All-American bands & singers kick-off each hour of our American Pride Weekend.

According to guitarist Brian May, some particularly interesting previously unreleased Queen recordings could be on the way.

Steve Miller and Peter Frampton performed at Mountain Jam over the weekend.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers brought their milestone anniversary tour to Mountain Jam.