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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.

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.

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.'

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.

Watch ZZ Top's Virgin Mobile Freefest Performance Here

Dave Lifton — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 22:30:43 +0000

According to legend, some people will risk going into labor in order to see ZZ Top in person. But if you want to catch the Texas blues-rock greats without even leaving the comfort of your own home, you can do that tonight (Oct. 6). Their slot at the Virgin Mobile Freefest will be streamed online. We have the video embedded below.

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'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's Billy Gibbons: 'We Didn't Want to Put Out an Album Like the Last Two'

Matt Wardlaw — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:33:31 +0000

When looking at the lineage of ZZ Top, perhaps it’s no big surprise to learn exactly how big of an influence Jeff Beck’s music was on the group, particularly guitarist Billy Gibbons. Gibbons tells Classic Rock in a new interview that “we modeled ourselves on the Jeff Beck Group. It’s taken me 30 years to [...]

ZZ Top's New Single Based on '90s Rap Song

Jeff Giles — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:47:38 +0000

As if it weren’t weird enough for ZZ Top use a commercial for Jeremiah Weed malt liquor to debut the first single from its upcoming new album, here’s something you may not have realized about the song itself: The new track, ‘I Gotsta Get Paid,’ is a thinly rewritten cover of ’25 Lighters,’ a local late ’90s hit for Houston hip-hop artists DJ DMD, Lil Keke, and MC Fat Pat.

ZZ Top Reportedly Set to Release New EP in June

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:34:39 +0000

ZZ Top are reportedly planning to release a four-song EP via iTunes in June, which will include ‘I’ve Got to Get Paid,’ the song they unveiled via a Jeremiah Weed beer commercial a few weeks ago.

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Reveals His Christmas Day Miracle

Billy Dukes — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:47:55 +0000

Billy Gibbons doesn’t have to think hard about his best Christmas presents of all time. In an interview with Men’s Journal, the ZZ Top guitarist remembered one that changed his life. It was in 1962, and the young (likely clean-shaven) Gibbons was just 13-years-old.

ZZ Top Enjoying 'Luxury of Extra Time' While Making New Album

Matt Wardlaw — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:33:15 +0000

ZZ Top have released a hefty update on the progress of their long-awaited new album courtesy of an in-person interview that Billy Gibbons gave recently to David Fricke from Rolling Stone.

George Thorogood & ZZ Top Among Acts on Rock Legends Cruise [VIDEO]

Chris Cobb — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:09:15 +0000

The Rock Legends Cruise set sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Tuesday bringing with it a boatload of legendary acts, including ZZ Top and George Thorogood & the Destroyers. The trip runs through Monday and stops in Coco Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas along the way and will feature 58 sets by a total [...]

Dusty Hill from ZZ Top Talks with NASA Astronaut Michael Fossum in Space [VIDEO]

Chris Cobb — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:46:30 +0000

ZZ Top are currently on tour and while in Houston for a gig, bassist Dusty Hill decided to stop by NASA Mission Control. There, the rocker had a chat with Astronaut Commander Michael Fossum – which in and of itself is no big deal – except that Fossum is now aboard the International Space Station.

ZZ Top Tribute Album Coming in October

Jen Austin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:05:57 +0000

It’s not just any tribute album. There are some heavy hitters on this one. Steven Tyler, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie are on the same song. Nice!Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood and John McVie have teamed up for “Sharp Dressed Man” for the album that comes out October 11. If that’s not [...]

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Named 2012 Texas State Musician

Chris Cobb — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:03:44 +0000

Well this is certainly a not-too-shabby honor for one of the members of “that little ol’ band from Texas”. Billy Gibbons has been named the official 2012 Texas state musician by the state’s legislature. Gibbons was chosen, along with 7 other artists, not only for his quality of work, but for his commitment to the [...]

ZZ Top And Lynyrd Skynyrd Coming To Our Neck Of The Woods

Jen Austin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:39:51 +0000

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top will hit the road together this spring/early summer. They’ll have one Texas show in Central Texas (Belton) in mid-May, and then hit Bossier City Memorial Day weekend. If ya wanna check it out, visit the Lynyrd Skynyrd tour dates page.

ZZ Top

Andree Valentine — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:37:12 +0000

A gallery of classic rock legends ZZ Top, in honor of Billy Gibbons's birthday today. Happy 61st Billy!