30 Years Ago: ZZ Top Rock Hill Valley in ‘Back to the Future Part III’30 Years Ago: ZZ Top Rock Hill Valley in ‘Back to the Future Part III’Bearded rockers had a cameo and provided the theme song for the film. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How ZZ Top’s First European Show ‘Lit the Fuse’ for Worldwide FameHow ZZ Top’s First European Show ‘Lit the Fuse’ for Worldwide FameBilly Gibbons recalls 1980 German concert that was broadcast live on TV.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
ZZ Top Postpone Las Vegas Residency Over CoronavirusZZ Top Postpone Las Vegas Residency Over CoronavirusBand cites “abundance of caution” as Brian May, Jeff Scott Soto and Recording Academy react to pandemic.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How ZZ Top’s Weirdest Song Was Inspired by Phil DonahueHow ZZ Top’s Weirdest Song Was Inspired by Phil Donahue“Manic Mechanic” came about after Billy Gibbons heard disguised voice on TV show.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Details ’70s Heroin Addiction: ‘A Regret’ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Details ’70s Heroin Addiction: ‘A Regret’Drummer admits he couldn’t afford to become an addict until big money payment in 1977.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How ZZ Top Got Past Their Manager’s Two-Drink LimitHow ZZ Top Got Past Their Manager’s Two-Drink LimitWhile opening for the Rolling Stones in 1973, band found a loophole to a management rule. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
ZZ Top Documentary to Get Home Video ReleaseZZ Top Documentary to Get Home Video Release'That Little Ol’ Band From Texas' DVD contains 35 minutes of bonus performance footage.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How ZZ Top Found Their Trademark Studio SoundHow ZZ Top Found Their Trademark Studio SoundStudio owner recalls playing trick on producer Bill Ham to secure trademark tone.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why ZZ Top Went Behind Their Producer’s Back to Finish ‘Afterburner’Why ZZ Top Went Behind Their Producer’s Back to Finish ‘Afterburner’Album continued their new multi-platinum streak, despite the fact that it wasn't as critically well received.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Dusty Hill Says There’s a ‘Good Chance’ of Another ZZ Top AlbumDusty Hill Says There’s a ‘Good Chance’ of Another ZZ Top AlbumBassist says they've recorded enough material for a new LP.Dave LiftonDave Lifton