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ZZ Top To Release ‘Complete Studio Albums’ Box Set

“That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” is about to release a big ol’ box set. ZZ Top’s first ten albums spanning their eras on London Records and Warner Brothers Records, will be released as ZZ Top: The Compete Studio Albums (1970-1990) on June 10.

2013/04/29

Kid Rock Announces $20 Tour With ZZ Top, Kool & The Gang

Kid Rock fans will be facing off to scoop up the best tickets for his upcoming amphitheater tour, where seats in every section – from the front to the lawn – will cost just $20.

2013/04/08

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Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes Sound Off On Rock Hall Inductee Albert King’s Legacy

This year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction class features a group of artists who are (mostly) well-known to anyone with a passing familiarity with the last few decades of popular music : Rush, Heart, Public Enemy, Randy Newman and Donna Summer.

2013/04/04

John Varvatos Prompts Billy Gibbons And Moving Sidewalks To Return To Studio

Over the weekend, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons revisited his youth by reuniting with his pre-ZZ band, The Moving Sidewalks, for their first concert in 44 years at New York’s B.B. King’s.

2013/04/01

Billy Gibbons And The Moving Sidewalks Play 1st Gig In 44 Years

“Remember the good times and how it used to be?” Billy Gibbons growled those lyrics on stage Saturday night (March 30) for the first time in decades. And it was on a stage that is a bit smaller than the ones he usually performs on with ZZ Top.

2013/04/01

Not Fade Away: ZZ Top’s ‘Eliminator’ Turns 30

In Not Fade Away, we take a look at the legacy of some of the greatest albums of the past few decades – some iconic, some lesser known – as they celebrate significant anniversaries. Here, we take a look at ZZ Top’s 1983 classic Eliminator, which turned 30 last week.

2013/03/26

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On The Charts: Dylan Debuts Top 5, ZZ Top 10

Following last week’s goldmine of new music from legacy artists, we’re finding a few familiar faces at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart. Bob Dylan’s latest, “Tempest,” debuts high – No. 3 – while ZZ Top scores its highest album debut ever, coming in at No. 6 with “La Futura.”

2012/09/19

New Releases: Bob Dylan, ZZ Top, David Byrne & More

Let’s take a look at this week’s albums, reissues and other musical goodies from classic artists making musical waves yet again.

2012/09/12

ZZ Top To Return With “La Futura”

ZZ Top is about to release their first album in nine years, La Futura. It marks a new collaboration between the band and Rick Rubin, who produced the record with guitarist/singer Billy F. Gibbons. Rubin will also release the record on his American Recordings label.

2012/08/03

Joe Walsh Talks CMT ‘Crossroads’ Duets With Billy Gibbons, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley

As a member of the Eagles, Joe Walsh is part of one of the most influential forces in the cross-pollination of country, rock and pop. He takes that combination a step further with the premiere of his CMT “Crossroads” episode this Saturday.

2012/06/22