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ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Ready For First Gig in More Than 40 Years with the Moving Sidewalks

Dave Lifton — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:41:53 +0000

Tonight (March 30), Billy Gibbons will perform with the Moving Sidewalks, the band he was in prior to forming ZZ Top, for the first time since their 1969 breakup. In a new interview, Gibbons described what it was like to return to his garage-rock roots.

ZZ Top Announce 2013 North American Tour

Dave Swanson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:08:59 +0000

The rock and roll machine known as ZZ Top are heading back to the US for another round of concerts in support of their new album 'La Futura.' The tour kicks off May 2 and runs through the 25th.

30 Years Ago: ZZ Top Release 'Eliminator'

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:40:36 +0000

Very few classic rockers went through a transformation as jarring, or as triumphant, as ZZ Top did 30 years ago today (March 23, 1983) with the release of ‘Eliminator.’ Old-timers scoffed at the band’s decision to go digital on their eighth album, dismissing the synth drums and other electronic elements as incongruous with the Texas [...]

Guns N' Roses Joined by Billy Gibbons + More at Australian Finale

Dave Lifton — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:45:07 +0000

Guns N' Roses concluded their Australia tour in style yesterday (March 20). The hard rock legends asked members of both opening acts -- ZZ Top and Rose Tattoo -- to join them on stage during their main set. The concert took place at the Brisbane Entertainment Center in Brisbane.

Like Billy Gibbons' Hat? Here's How to Get One

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:50:59 +0000

ZZ Top superfans are directed to a new eBay item: Handmade hats similar to the one Billy Gibbons wears are on sale now. They're a little pricey at $375 but, hey, everybody loves a sharp-dressed man, right?

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ZZ Top and Queensryche to Perform at 2013 Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:20:35 +0000

Texas-based blues rockers ZZ Top and the progressive metal group Queensryche are among the acts confirmed to appear at this year's Sturgis Rally concert at the Buffalo Chip Music Festival. Billed as the "largest music festival in motorcycling," the annual event features a mix of classic rock and country acts. This year's rally takes place Aug. 2-11 in South Dakota.

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons to Reunite with the Moving Sidewalks for One-Off Show

Chad Childers — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:56:53 +0000

Most of us, of course, know the long-bearded Billy Gibbons for his work with ZZ Top, but before that, he was a member of the '60s psychedelic outfit the Moving Sidewalks. Now, the guitar great has revealed plans to reunite with that band for a one-off show in support of the career retrospective, 'Moving Sidewalks: The Complete Collection.'

Tom Petty, ZZ Top Reportedly to Headline Bonnaroo 2013

Matthew Wilkening — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:16:52 +0000

You know what they're not going to need backstage at Bonnaroo next year? Shaving cream, because the heavily-bearded Tom Petty (and the Heartbreakers) and ZZ Top are among the acts reportedly set to headline the annual musical festival this coming June.

ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd + Rush Win Big at 2012 Classic Rock Roll of Honor

Jeff Giles — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:55:51 +0000

British amp manufacturer Orange Amplification isn't just known for its distinctive-looking speakers and cabinets -- they're also responsible for the annual Classic Rock Roll of Honor ceremony held annually in the UK, and this year's awards show saw ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Rush going home with high honors.

The Sword Covers ZZ Top's 'Cheap Sunglasses' on New Album

Jeff Giles — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:35:07 +0000

They don’t exactly occupy the same end of the musical spectrum, but rock legends ZZ Top and up-and-coming metal band the Sword are both from Texas — and it turns out that’s enough shared musical DNA to produce a pretty effective cover. The expanded edition of the Sword’s recently released third album, ‘Apocryphon,’ comes with [...]

ZZ Top Release Two 'La Futura' Bonus Tracks

Dave Swanson — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:22:41 +0000

ZZ Top‘s long-awaited comeback record, ‘La Futura’ normally comes with 10 songs, but if you buy Best Buy’s exclusive edition you get 20% more Top thanks to two bonus tracks. ‘Drive By Lover’ and ‘Threshold Of A Breakdown’ are only available on the nationwide chain’s CD version of the album. These tracks are from the [...]

ZZ Top, 'La Futura' – Album Review

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:49:56 +0000

After what seems like decades of enticing progress reports from the recording studio, ZZ Top's first new album in eight years, 'La Futura,' has arrived.

The flood of "return to glory" talk may run counter to the proper enjoyment of this record, which after all that time and effort somewhat surprisingly reveals itself as more of a low-key and charming affair.

ZZ Top Amassed '20 CDs of Starter Material' Before Creating 'La Futura'

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:04:33 +0000

ZZ Top aren’t exactly the “turn around a new album every year” kind of band anymore, but even by their standards, their latest stint between records was rather long. Part of the reason for that is the perfectionist streak that went into the ‘La Futura’ disc, courtesy of noted producer Rick Rubin.

ZZ Top to Receive Living Legend Awards

Dave Lifton — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:35:19 +0000

Rock legends ZZ Top will be honored with the Living Legends award at Classic Rock magazine’s Roll of Honour awards ceremony. The event will take place at London’s Roundhouse Theater on Nov. 13.

ZZ Top New Album In September

Carl Coffey — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:16:15 +0000

"La Futura", the first collection of new material from ZZ Top will be officially released on September the 11th. It's been nine years since the last album, it contains 10 tracks.

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Without a Beard – Pic of the Week

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:51:19 +0000

It seems hard to believe now, but as this photograph proves, there was indeed a time when ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons did NOT have a foot-long beard. This vintage picture finds Gibbons sharing a musical moment with his long-time bandmate Dusty Hill onstage at the Chattanooga Municipal Auditorium in the fall of 1973. That [...]

ZZ Top Singer Billy Gibbons Says No Amount of Money Would Lead Him to Shave

Chad Childers — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:00:08 +0000

ZZ Top has made a lot of great music over the years, but in some circles they’re as well known for their image as their songs. Both Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill have sported beards that drop down to the chest area for years, and the look of the two musicians out front has definitely [...]

New ZZ Top Tunes Coming Next Week [Video]

Steph Barber — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:24:55 +0000

If you can’t wait to hear the new stuff from ZZ Top, good news! You don’t have to wait until their new album is finished and released later this summer. Details, and a new song after the jump. The band, says Billy Gibbons, will release a four song EP titled ‘Texicali’ digitally on Tuesday, [...]

New ZZ Top Getting Closer

Carl Coffey — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:58:15 +0000

It’s happening this Tuesday, ZZ Top will release a preview of their new album that will include “I Gotsta Get Paid,” “Chartreuse,” “Over You” and “Consumption.” Produced by Rick Rubin and the Billy Gibbons, the “Texicali” EP will be available from iTunes and all digital retail outlets. With the tune “I Gotsta Get Paid,” it’s [...]

ZZ Blues – Today's Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:02:09 +0000

That little ole' band from Texas featuring bearded wonders the Rev Gibbons and Dusty Hill, along with Frank Beard - with no beard. They make up ZZ Top, a superstar 1980's act that popularized red hot rod roadsters and their logo on key cha