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

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:40:44 +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 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:50:20 +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 16:40:35 +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 — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:40:40 +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.

Tom Petty, ZZ Top Reportedly to Headline Bonnaroo 2013

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:05:52 +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 [...]

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 Pleases But Also Teases in Ohio – Concert Review

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:35:25 +0000

ZZ Top put on a fine little show in Akron, Ohio last night (Oct. 3). Call it human nature or American greed, but there’s still a few complaints we’d like to register with the proper Texas authorities. First off, it must be said that ZZ Top, in particular guitarist and singer Billy Gibbons, are national [...]

ZZ Top Release Two 'La Futura' Bonus Tracks

Dave Swanson — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:30:41 +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 [...]

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Explains His Fascination With Vinyl Records

Chad Childers — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:09:13 +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

Dave Lifton — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:00:19 +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 Reportedly Set to Release New EP in June

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:34:39 +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 New Album Held Up

Dave Lifton — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:12:12 +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.

ZZ Top Almost Finished With New Album

Billy Dukes — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:27:35 +0000

ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons said their next studio album will stay true to the sound they have laying down for over 40 years. The still untitled project may be out this year, as Gibbons tells Billboard. “It’s down to seeds and stems.”

ZZ Top Announce 2012 Tour with All-Star 'Gang of Outlaws'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:52:00 +0000

In what should prove to be a fun warmup lap before they really start promoting their upcoming Rick Rubin-produced 15th studio album, ZZ Top have announced a new leg of U.S. tour dates.

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Promises 'Loud,' 'Fast' New Album

Jeff Giles — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:00:06 +0000

It’s been eight long years since we’ve heard anything new from ZZ Top, but fans can look forward to a new album soon — and guitarist Billy Gibbons says it’s “a return to the early ZZ Top roots.”

The upcoming, as-yet untitled set, which will be the band’s 15th studio album in 42 years, is currently being recorded with executive producer Rick Rubin, who’s also serving as a band advisor in his capacity as president of their label, American Recordings.