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ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Remixes New Depeche Mode Single

Jeff Giles — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:38:42 +0000

Generally speaking, ZZ Top isn't a band we tend to look to for innovation and change; they do one thing, and they do it very, very well. But the Texas trio can still surprise us sometimes, as evidenced by their recent collaboration with the British synth-pop veterans in Depeche Mode.

Billy Gibbons Looks Back on ZZ Top's First 10 Albums

Jeff Giles — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:53:57 +0000

“We were three guys, we had three chords and the future was wide open.” Being presented with a deluxe box set that gathers 20 years of work is enough to put any musician in a reflective mood, and that’s exactly what seems to have happened with Billy Gibbons recently. The ZZ Top guitarist sat down [...]

ZZ Top to Join Kid Rock on '$20 Best Night Ever' Tour

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:33:44 +0000

Kid Rock is gearing up for a monster summer tour that includes low ticket prices, free parking, and a special appearance from his good friends in ZZ Top on many of the dates.

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 — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:45:07 +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 — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:21:15 +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 — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:20:35 +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.

Guns N' Roses + ZZ Top Announce 2013 Australian Tour

Jeff Giles — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:00:40 +0000

From pretty much any point on the planet, Australia is far away, which has the unfortunate effect of making touring there an extremely occasional event for even the biggest rock stars. This spring, however, it'll be Guns N' Roses' turn to head down under -- for a series of dates that will see them playing five of the continent's biggest cities with ZZ Top as a supporting act, along with Australian rock legends the Angels.

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 — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:16:52 +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's 'La Futura' Could Have Been a Double Album

Jeff Giles — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:00:05 +0000

If you enjoyed ZZ Top‘s new record ‘La Futura,’ guitarist/vocalist Billy Gibbons has some good news for you: There’s a lot more where that came from. Speaking at the eighth annual Classic Rock Roll of Honor Awards last week — where the band took home this year’s Living Legends prize — Gibbons reflected on the [...]

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

Jeff Giles — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:55:51 +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.

Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, + ZZ Top Earn Induction Into Memphis Music Hall of Fame

Jeff Giles — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:12:48 +0000

It's one of the most storied cities in American music, and next month, Memphis will open a hall of fame dedicated to some of the many artists who have helped define its sound -- with an inaugural class that includes Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and ZZ Top.

ZZ Top's 'I Gotsa Get Paid' Video Finds Band Returning to Legs and Cars

Billy Dukes — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:16:08 +0000

It takes less that 45 seconds for a long-legged beauty to appear in the new music video for the ZZ Top single 'I Gotsa Get Paid.' The just-released clip reflects the song's rawness. It's not weighted down with impressive lights or complex set designs. The cracks in the desert floor drive the story like Billy Gibbons' guitar powers the blues song.

ZZ Top Release Two 'La Futura' Bonus Tracks

Dave Swanson — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:22:41 +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 15:49:56 +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 – The Story Behind The Beards

Keith James — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:20:33 +0000

Even if you've never heard a ZZ Top song (a travesty) you simply have to have those iconic beards etched into your memory! I doubt any other artists could pull that off today, imagine a boy band with beards like that? Um, nope. Only true rockers can rock a beard much less ones that long... Curious how it all began?

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

Chad Childers — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:04:33 +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 — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:35:19 +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.

Davey's Dirty Laundry- ZZ Top to Receive Living Legend Awards

Davey Jones — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:41:26 +0000

Some good news, some bad news, some booty news…. Let’s talk Dirty Laundry. VH1 Pulls ‘Ev and Ocho’ From Schedule What is ‘Ev and Ocho?’ Yeah, we weren’t so sure, either, until VH1 pulled this new reality show from their schedule, prompting us to actually care about it. Turns out it was a show about [...]