ZZ Top’s ‘Eliminator’ turns 40

March 23 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of ZZ Top’s eighth studio album, Eliminator, which went on to be the band’s most commercially successful album, peaking at nine on the Billboard Album chart.The album, which used more synthesizers and drum machines than previous ZZ Top records,... Read More.

Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ turns 50

March 1 marks the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, which was their eighth studio release and to this day is one of their most commercially successful releases ever.The album, which features such songs as “Money” and “Brain Damage,” spent only one... Read More.

How many weather balloons are out there? Hundreds, it turns out

(NEW YORK) -- With the recent shootdowns of "high-altitude objects," there's heightened awareness about what's flying in U.S. airspace, especially weather balloons.As it turns out, the skies are crowded.How many weather balloons are there?On any given day, nearly 1800 weather balloons are launched across... Read More.

Long Story Short: Willie turns 90 with a star-studded tribute at Hollywood Bowl

Willie Nelson turns 90 at the end of April, and he'll celebrate with a star-studded, two-day concert called Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 at the Hollywood Bowl.Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, The Chicks, Kacey Musgraves, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Neil Young, Orville Peck, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg and Ziggy Marley are just some of the big names who'll... Read More.