insert_link Classic Hits On This Day in Music History: January 6th 1957 - Over 20 minutes were devoted to Elvis Presley on his final appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The King performed seven songs: "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel," "Love Me Tender," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Peace In The Valley," "Too Much" and "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again." 1958 - Gibson guitars launched its "Flying V" electric guitar. Guitarists who played a Flying V include Albert King, Jimi Hendrix, […] todayJanuary 6, 2022
insert_link Classic Hits ZZ Top Sells Music Catalog for $50 Million According to recent reports, ZZ Top is selling its music catalog to investment firm KKR and recording company BMG for $50 million. The legendary rockers sold their music interests, which include the publishing catalog as well as income from recorded music royalties and performance royalties. The whole deal includes 15 albums released over a 50-year span, including the commercial breakthrough “Tres Hombres” in 1973, “Degüello,” “El Loco,” “Eliminator,” “Afterburner,” “Recycler” […] todayDecember 23, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top Releases Christmas Single “Jingle Bell Blues” ZZ Top’s guitarist Billy Gibbons has just released his own, jazzy version of the classic “Jingle Bells” Christmas tune in a new single he calls “Jingle Bell Blues.” While already available on streaming, the track is also available to order as a vinyl 7” single with a twist--a large hole in the center of the record meant for a jukebox. “Around Christmas, it always seems that there are five to […] todayNovember 11, 2021
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