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ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Remixes New Depeche Mode Single

Jeff Giles — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:17:27 +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 17:35:57 +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 00:41:44 +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 21:51:59 +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 — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:31:36 +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 18:41:31 +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 02:29:35 +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 02:55:40 +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.'

ZZ Top Hot Sauce – I Want Some In My Christmas Stocking! [VIDEO]

Gailen Sprague — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:09:06 +0000

ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons has a line of hot sauces, and if you have listened to my rants about what I want in my Christmas stocking…then you know what to get me(or your hot sauce lover) for Christmas! So far, there are two blends available…either and/or both would be fine. Thanks One of the [...]

Tom Petty, ZZ Top Reportedly to Headline Bonnaroo 2013

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:38:52 +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 [...]

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 [...]

New Book on Jimmy Page Due In October

Jon Michaels — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:26:33 +0000

Before the days of social-media, rock stars were able live in obscurity. That was much of the fan appeal (the music) and wanting to know about their favorite stars. Jimmy Page has long had admirers longing to get at the mystery of the enigmatic guitarist.

ZZ Top Giving Fans A Little Taste Of New Project On Tuesday

Jon Michaels — Thu, 31 May 2012 04:02:11 +0000

ZZ Top kicked off the Gang of Outlaws tour on Friday in Manchester, New Hampshire with 3 Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson. The first leg of the tour runs through June 29th in Minnesota.

ZZ Top & Jeremiah Weed Are A Big Deal! [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:11:18 +0000

ZZ Top fresh off a reported partnership with Jeremiah Weed, has debuted a brand new song called " I Got to Get Paid."

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Reveals His Christmas Day Miracle

Billy Dukes — Wed, 21 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.

Cory Taylor To Rock ZZ Top's La Grange Fest

Jon Michaels — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:15:26 +0000

ZZ Top will be hosting the La Grange Feast on October 22nd in Austin, Texas. Cory Taylor of Slipknot/Stone Sour has been added to the show for a special acoustic set.