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

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:33:44 +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.

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

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:51:03 +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'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.'

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

Jeff Giles — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:12:48 +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.

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

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:23:19 +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.

ZZ Top Won't Shave Their Beards for Any Amount of Money

Landon King — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:49:09 +0000

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill turned down $1 MILLION to shave their beards in a Gillette commercial 20 years ago...and Billy says they still wouldn't take the offer.

On this Day in 1975 – ZZ Top's 'Fandango' Goes Gold

Landon King — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:35:14 +0000

On this Day in 1975, the ZZ Top album 'Fandango' was certified Gold. The album featured several fan favorites including 'Tush', 'Mexican blackbird' and 'Heard it on the X'.

Joe Walsh Recruits Billy Gibbons, Country Stars for 'Crossroads' TV Show

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:27:54 +0000

Joe Walsh will corral some of his country pals and an old rock and roll friend to help celebrate the release of his new solo album ‘Analog Man,’ appearing on a special edition of the popular CMT ‘Crossroads’ series which will premiere on Saturday, June 23.

ZZ Top Premieres Their New Single in a Jeremiah Weed Ad

Landon King — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:45 +0000

ZZ Top appears in a new online ad for Jeremiah Weed bourbon, where they're performing their new single 'I've Got to Get Paid'. The commercial itself is really funny and the song sounds just like the ZZ you know and love...

ZZ Top's New Album Held Up

Dave Lifton — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:20:12 +0000

It’s been nine years since ZZ Top’s last album, ‘Mescalero.’ However, the Texas blues-rock group recently recorded an album with Rick Rubin, although, according to guitarist Billy Gibbons, nobody has any idea when it is coming out.

On This Day in Music History: 1974-ZZ Top Goes Gold [VIDEO]

Landon King — Mon, 23 May 2011 17:37:45 +0000

The marvelous ZZ Top album "Tres Hombres", featuring the song about a little town in Texas called "La Grange", was certified Gold on this day in 1974! I have a personal connection to this particular American classic! Read all about it on the next page!

ZZ Top Lubbock Concert 5/15/11 [PHOTOS]

Landon King — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:15:39 +0000

Kool 98 welcomed ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd to the Hub City on May 15th 2011. Enjoy this gallery of ZZ Top's performance! Special thanks to our friend John Berry of NewsChannel 11 for the great photos!

Lynyrd Skynyrd Lubbock Concert 5/15/11 [PHOTOS]

Landon King — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:53:40 +0000

Kool 98 welcomed Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top to the Hub City on May 15th. Check out the photos in this gallery!

ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert Review! [VIDEO]

Landon King — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:32:13 +0000

My review: IT WAS AWESOME! Read more on the next page!

ZZ Top Explains the Origins of "Just Got Paid" on VH1 Storytellers [VIDEO]

Landon King — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:28:42 +0000

ZZ Top celebrates their 40-year anniversary at Chicago's Congress Theatre. The Texas trio answers questions from the audience and tells the stories behind such hits as "La Grange" and "Sharp Dressed Man". read more and see the part of the episode on the next page!

ZZ Top And Lynyrd Skynyrd Hit the Hub in May [VIDEO]

Landon King — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:01:47 +0000

ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd hit the Hub on May 15! Click to see great video of both of these bands and more!