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Why Frank Beard Didn’t Have a Beard
Despite his name, the ZZ Top drummer was the only band member without an iconic beard.

Frank Beard Dies: Rockers React
Members of Guns N' Roses, Foghat and Rage Against the Machine were among those paying their respects to the ZZ Top drummer.

ZZ Top Will Continue as a Band Following Frank Beard’s Death
ZZ Top lost its drummer, its bassist four years ago, and somehow the band is still rolling. Billy Gibbons says that is exactly what Frank Beard wanted.

ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer behind ZZ Top's Texas blues thunder for over five decades, died at 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, surrounded by family.

Iowa Sports Parents, The Kids Are Watching
Youth sports are about more than winning. Coaches, parents, players, and referees all have a role in teaching kids how to handle adversity, respect others, and lead by example.

Jonathan Cain Teases Possible ‘Reunion’ at Journey’s San Francisco Show
He's getting our hopes up again.

Tommy John’s MLB Career Started in Dubuque
The iconic ballplayer's played 26 seasons in the MLB, but got his start for the Dubuque Packers in the 1960s.

The Fastest Recorded Albums in Rock
From debut releases to cult classics, these LPs were put to tape in record time.

Sweet-As-Can-Be Star is Your ‘Pet of the Week’ Via the Dubuque Humane Society
Star is up for adoption at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society.

Why the Kinks’ Dave Davies Knew Oasis Would Reunite
The guitarist knows a bit about sibling rivalry.

Watch Beatles Biopics Stars Film the Abbey Road Crossing Scene
Lead actors from Sam Mendes’ four movies seen in 1969 outfits.

Bonnie Tyler Funeral
The famed Welsh singer was laid to rest during a ceremony on Aug. 17.

Columbia House Is Shutting Down
It was once a music mail-order juggernaut, but most of us didn't even know it was still around.

This Wisconsin Cat Has 29 Toes & a Guinness World Record
A cat named Erebus Anomaly in Fox Valley has officially been deemed by Guinness World Records for having the most toes on a cat.

50 Photos That Capture the Color of Everyday Life in the ’50s
Think you know the '50s and '60s? Spoiler alert: days at the beach, walking to school, hula hooping in the backyard — it was all filled with colors you might never expect.

Bryan Adams Pat Benatar Stevie Wonder Cover
The pair were joined by guitarist Neil Giraldo for a special performance during a recent concert in Detroit.

Iowa Reading Scores Raise Questions for Parents
Iowa students are making gains in reading, but a striking gap between state test results and national scores raises questions about what reading proficiency really means.

Our Rainy Weekend Adventure at Devil’s Lake
Discover how we packed hiking, camping, local food, breweries, farms, and more into a single overnight getaway to Baraboo and Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin.

A Burlington Hotel Collapsed, Prompting Over 100 to Evacuate
A Comfort Suites hotel partially collapsed early Saturday morning, leading to the evacuation of over 100 individuals.

Summer’s Last Blast to Rock the Back Waters Amp with Two Nights of Music
The two-day free concert is happening on Friday, August 28th and 29th at Q Casino + Resort's Back Waters Amp.

Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Scream’ Star, Dies at 36
Panettiere also appeared in multiple films in the ‘Scream’ franchise.

Lainey Wilson Breaks Iowa State Fair Grandstand Record
The Iowa State Fair has a new grandstand attendance champion.

Blackmore's Deep Purple Reunion
"We realized it could be the last time we see each other."

September's New Music
This promises to be a reissue-heavy month for classic-rock fans – but there are a few notable new releases, too.
