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New Music Releases – June 2013

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:35:38 +0000

The new music releases for June 2013 are highlighted by the long-awaited return of one of heavy metal’s greatest bands, Black Sabbath. Reunited for the first time in 35 years for a full studio album with original lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, ’13′ seems to find the legendary group (sadly minus founding drummer Bill Ward following [...]

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Ready For First Gig in More Than 40 Years with the Moving Sidewalks

Dave Lifton — Thu, 11 Apr 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.

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

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 11 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.

30 Years Ago: ZZ Top Release 'Eliminator'

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:02:36 +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 [...]

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, 25 Mar 2013 04:01:54 +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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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.

Tom Petty, ZZ Top Reportedly to Headline Bonnaroo 2013

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:00:52 +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, Lynyrd Skynyrd + Rush Win Big at 2012 Classic Rock Roll of Honor

Jeff Giles — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:01:51 +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'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 [...]

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

Jeff Giles — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 19:12:48 +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, '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 Explains His Fascination With Vinyl Records

Chad Childers — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 18:52:13 +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.

ZZ Top to Receive Living Legend Awards [AWESOME '80S WEEKEND]

Dave Lifton — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:35:19 +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.

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

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:30:31 +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 Singer Billy Gibbons Says No Amount of Money Would Lead Him to Shave

Chad Childers — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 15:00:08 +0000

ZZ Top has made a lot of great music over the years, but in some circles they’re as well known for their image as their songs. Both Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill have sported beards that drop down to the chest area for years, and the look of the two musicians out front has [...]

ZZ Top Reportedly Set to Release New EP in June

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:00:39 +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 — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:00:55 +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 — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:00:15 +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.

ZZ Top at Artpark Tonight

Jack FM Staff — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:00:01 +0000

The fantastic summer concert series “Tuesday at the Park” continues with the bearded trio from Texas, ZZ Top. The band is set to perform at Arkpark Tuesday, a week after fellow southern-rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd performed. The free show starts a 6:30 P.M. ZZ Top formed in 1970, and still has the original members Billy, [...]