30 Years Ago: ZZ Top Rock Hill Valley in ‘Back to the Future Part III’30 Years Ago: ZZ Top Rock Hill Valley in ‘Back to the Future Part III’Bearded rockers had a cameo and provided the theme song for the film. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How ZZ Top’s First European Show ‘Lit the Fuse’ for Worldwide FameHow ZZ Top’s First European Show ‘Lit the Fuse’ for Worldwide FameBilly Gibbons recalls 1980 German concert that was broadcast live on TV.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
When Dusty Hill Allowed His Beard to Be Cut on ‘King of the Hill’When Dusty Hill Allowed His Beard to Be Cut on ‘King of the Hill’The ZZ Top bassist protested at first, insisting that even his animated version would defend the beard. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
ZZ Top Postpone Las Vegas Residency Over CoronavirusZZ Top Postpone Las Vegas Residency Over CoronavirusBand cites “abundance of caution” as Brian May, Jeff Scott Soto and Recording Academy react to pandemic.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How ZZ Top Got Past Their Manager’s Two-Drink LimitHow ZZ Top Got Past Their Manager’s Two-Drink LimitWhile opening for the Rolling Stones in 1973, band found a loophole to a management rule. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Details ’70s Heroin Addiction: ‘A Regret’ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Details ’70s Heroin Addiction: ‘A Regret’Drummer admits he couldn’t afford to become an addict until big money payment in 1977.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How ZZ Top’s Weirdest Song Was Inspired by Phil DonahueHow ZZ Top’s Weirdest Song Was Inspired by Phil Donahue“Manic Mechanic” came about after Billy Gibbons heard disguised voice on TV show.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Watch Kirk Hammett, Steven Tyler + Billy Gibbons Perform at Peter Green TributeWatch Kirk Hammett, Steven Tyler + Billy Gibbons Perform at Peter Green TributeThe event saluted the music of the Fleetwood Mac co-founder.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Why ZZ Top Were Far From an Obvious Documentary SubjectWhy ZZ Top Were Far From an Obvious Documentary SubjectDirector Sam Dunn talks about his movie on the Texas trio in an exclusive interview.David ChiuDavid Chiu
Def Leppard Recruit ZZ Top for Fall U.S. TourDef Leppard Recruit ZZ Top for Fall U.S. TourBrief run follows British band's stadium tour with Motley Crue.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
New ZZ Top Album ‘Coming Up’ Says Billy GibbonsNew ZZ Top Album ‘Coming Up’ Says Billy GibbonsPlans set to work with Rick Rubin in Texas studio.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Lemmy Lead New Series of Funko Pop! Rock Star FiguresAerosmith, ZZ Top, Lemmy Lead New Series of Funko Pop! Rock Star FiguresGhost, Slayer, Slipknot and others will also be immortalized in vinyl. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening