Watch Billy, Dusty and Frank on "La Grange" and "Tush" at their Rock Hall induction. Show By Nate Todd Dec 16, 2021 • 11:12 am PST Billy Gibbons was born on this date in Houston in 1949. The legendary ZZ Top guitarist formed the band from the ashes of his psychedelic blues group Moving Sidewalks, who opened for Jimi Hendrix among others, in 1969. By the time ZZ Top released their debut album, the aptly named ZZ Top’s First Album, in 1971, the band had solidified its lineup of bassist Dusty Hill and drummer Frank Beard, which, up until Hill’s death on July 28, 2021, was the longest-running band with an unchanged lineup in popular music history. Led by Gibbons’ guitar playing and the rock-solid rhythm section of Hill and Beard, Top’s chemistry and signature Texas blues-rock style was evident from the beginning. In 1973, the trio released their landmark sophomore album Tres Hombres, which contained the classic “La Grange” as well as tunes like “Jesus Just Left Chicago” and “Waitin’ For The Bus.” While Tres Hombres and its 1975 follow up, Fandango! — which contained another classic rock staple, “Tush” — cemented them as one of the best blues-rock bands in the country, ZZ Top achieved astronomical success after reinventing themselves in the 1980s. Beginning in 1979, Gibbons and Hill took on their iconic chest-length beards and began expanding their sound to include synthesizers and various effects. Their 1979 album Degüello — which contained “Cheap Sunglasses” and “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide” among others — ushered in Top’s most commercially successful era in the 1980s. Their iconic look, sense of humor and stage presence made videos for hits like “Gimme All Your Lovin,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs” perfect for the MTV era. Now a cultural phenomenon, ZZ Top’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame was assured and took place in 2004 alongside an impressive class including George Harrison, Prince, Jackson Browne, Bob Seeger and others. The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards inducted the band who performed perhaps their two most famous songs from the 1970s, “La Grange” and “Tush.” To celebrate Billy Gibbons’ birthday, watch ZZ Top perform at their Rock & Roll Hall OF Fame Induction in 2004 below: Loading tour dates
Future Rock Legends is your home for ZZ Top and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, including year of eligibility, number of nominations, induction chances, essential songs and albums, and an open discussion of their career. This site is not affiliated with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Is ZZ Top in the rock Hall of Fame?The Texas trio were welcomed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Rolling Stones guitarist and fan Keith Richards, who praised ZZ Top during his loose induction speech. “The heart of the matter is rock and roll and the blues,” he said.
What year was ZZ Top inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?2004. After thirty-five years as the world's longest-running band with no personnel changes, ZZ Top is instantly recognizable, by both sight and sound.
What does the Z in ZZ Top stand for?Early years (1969–1972)
Gibbons particularly noticed B.B. King and Z. Z. Hill and thought of combining the two into "ZZ King", but considered it too similar to the original name. He then figured that "king is at the top" which gave him the idea of naming the band "ZZ Top".
Who sings most of ZZ Top songs?Joe Michael "Dusty" Hill (May 19, 1949 – July 28, 2021) was an American musician who was the bassist of the rock band ZZ Top for more than 50 years. He also sang lead and backing vocals and played keyboards.
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