ZZ Top – Master of Sparks
Sep 4, 2010 Rock Bands
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ZZ Top is an American rock trio, formed in late 1969 in Houston, Texas, by Billy Gibbons (lead vocals and lead guitar), Dusty Hill (vocals, bass, and keyboards), and Frank Beard (drums). ZZ Top has been together for four decades, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and was ranked number 44 on VH1 cable’s “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.” The band holds the distinction of being among the few rock bands still composed of its original recording members for nearly 40 years and until September 2006, the same manager/producer/image maker, Bill Ham. ZZ Top reached peak commercial success in the 1970s and 1980s, scoring many hit songs during that era, but they remain together today and are still touring and releasing albums. ZZ Top was inducted by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the annual induction ceremony on March 15, 2004. Summarizing their music, Cub Koda wrote, “As genuine roots musicians, they have few peers; Gibbons is one of America’s finest blues guitarists working in the hard rock idiom … while Hill and Beard provide the ultimate rhythm section support.” Their song lyrics often feature sexual innuendo and tasteful humor.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
This song is the ultimate redneck, beer drinking, wild boy tribute.
I can see a few drinking buddies sitting around talking about building a steel ball to push out of the back of a pickup at 100 mph (with someone inside).
Has anyone ever emulated that???
September 5th, 2010 at 12:18 am
Actualy Golden Earing is world record holders for longest running and all original band members. the have been together since 1961 ZZ Top( Moving Sidewalks) since 1967 put out 3 records in 1 year all with different band members, But alot of people thinks it is the Rolling Stones that holds the record.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:32 am
This is the best post! Grats big “R”
September 5th, 2010 at 1:17 am
My music and face fungus is heavily influenced by ZZ, long may they boogie
September 5th, 2010 at 2:12 am
One of my favorite zz top tunes,
September 5th, 2010 at 3:11 am
ZZ TOP
World record holders – longest running band to date
with all original members
September 5th, 2010 at 3:42 am
great song!
September 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
Pure ZZ Top. Best band ever!
September 5th, 2010 at 4:33 am
I cut my teeth! I am glad they are back.