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ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Remixes New Depeche Mode Single

Jeff Giles — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:14:39 +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 15:30:57 +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 — 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's Billy Gibbons Ready For First Gig in More Than 40 Years with the Moving Sidewalks

Dave Lifton — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:41:53 +0000

Tonight (March 30), Billy Gibbons will perform with the Moving Sidewalks, the band he was in prior to forming ZZ Top, for the first time since their 1969 breakup. In a new interview, Gibbons described what it was like to return to his garage-rock roots.

30 Years Ago: ZZ Top Release 'Eliminator'

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:40:36 +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.

Superfans Can Now Get The Hat That Billy Gibbons, Of ZZ Top, Wears.

Aaron on Air — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:50:46 +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? Known as a nudu, or Bamileke beanie, it’s been a staple of Gibbons’ wardrobe for several years now [...]

ZZ Top and Queensryche to Perform at 2013 Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:20:35 +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, Lynyrd Skynyrd + Rush Win Big at 2012 Classic Rock Roll of Honor

Jeff Giles — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:55:51 +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.

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 [...]

Vinyl Records Are What Billy Gibbons Is In To. Check Out Why.

Aaron on Air — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:54:13 +0000

Music has undergone many format changes over the years, but rarely does on old form ever come back to prominence. That’s exactly what has happened in recent years, however, with a new generation of music lovers latching onto vinyl records and the warm sound they provide. For ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons, that fascination never left.

Is This ZZ Top at a High School Prom in 1971? [PHOTO]

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 31 May 2012 23:00:12 +0000

A photo has turned up on the world wide web of misinformation that some say is “ZZ Top” after they played a High School Prom in 1971. After doing a little digging I found out that there is a story that goes along with this pic too. The story goes, ZZ Top had agreed to [...]

ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd – Rebels and Bandoleros Tour!

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 23 May 2011 22:01:55 +0000

Saturday May 28th at the Centurytel Center in Bossier City, and we have FREE TICKETS! Two iconic American rock bands together for one incredible night – IT’S ROCK HISTORY! Keep listening to Eagle 106.3, and here online for even MORE chances to win tickets!!! Get tickets at TICKETMASTER.COM, all Ticketmaster outlets, the Centurytel Center box [...]

Billy Gibbons Named Texas State Musician for 2012

Lisa Lindsey — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:31:10 +0000

Way to go Billy! The Texas Commission on the Arts has named ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons the Texas State Musician for 2012 by the Texas State Legislature! Gibbons said “To say we’re proud to be named Texas State Musician for 2012 would be a complete understatement” For more information check out the Texas Commission [...]