Artist Bio
Name: ZZ Top
Spotify Genres: southern rock, classic rock, blues rock, rock
Followers: 4,902,845
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Biography
ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. For 51 years the band consisted of guitarist and lead vocalist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard and bassist and co-lead vocalist Dusty Hill, who was replaced (at his request) by the band's bass technician Elwood Francis after Hill's death on July 28, 2021. The band were formed by former [a684681] members Billy Gibbons and drummer Dan Mitchell with bassist Lanier Greig, which form they recorded debut single [m329083]. Mitchell and Greig were then almost immediately replaced by former [a1057516] drummer Frank Beard and Billy Etheridge respectively, finalising their classic line-up when Dusty Hill, another former member of American Blues, replaced Etheridge in February 1970, shortly before the band was signed to London Records. Etheridge's departure issued primarily from his unwillingness to be bound by a recording contract. Since the release of the band's debut album in January 1971, ZZ Top has become known for its strong blues roots and humorous lyrical motifs, relying heavily on double entendres and innuendo. ZZ Top's musical style has changed over the years, beginning with blues-inspired rock on their early albums, then incorporating New Wave, punk rock and dance-rock, with heavy use of synthesizers. ZZ Top was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. As a group, ZZ Top possesses 11 gold records and 7 platinum (13 multi-platinum) records; their 1983 album, Eliminator, remains the group's most commercially successful record, selling over 10 million units. ZZ Top also ranks 80th in U.S. album sales, with 25 million units.
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Check this outPopular Tracks on Spotify
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1.La Grange (2005 Remaster)Tres Hombres (Expanded 2006 Remaster)
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2.Sharp Dressed Man (2008 Remaster)Eliminator
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3.Gimme All Your Lovin'Eliminator
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4.Tush (2006 Remaster)Fandango! (Expanded 2006 Remaster)
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5.Legs (2008 Remaster)Eliminator
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6.Blue Jean Blues (2005 Remaster)Fandango! (Expanded 2006 Remaster)
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7.Just Got PaidRio Grande Mud
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8.Got Me Under Pressure (2008 Remaster)Eliminator
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9.Rough BoyAfterburner
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10.My Head's in MississippiRecycler
Discogs Release Info
Release: ZZ Top - Tejas
Year: 1976
Genres: Rock
Styles: Southern Rock, Classic Rock