Those who are not interested in blues and rock history should still note that ZZ Top has made a big influence on the industry. The band has published a multitude of books, made a cameo in several videos and movies, and even has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The band got started in the "hippie" era as a small band from Texas. Their first album was "ZZ Top's First Album," which even today is considered to be an unpolished, but highly respected, set of tracks. Although this album didn't launch them into the eye of public media, it did allow them to gain access to larger venues around Texas as an uprising band.
The fashion statement that is the famous ZZ Top beard got started by sheer accident. Both members Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill decided to grow out their beard, but without the other knowing their intentions. During a break from touring and making music, both members went forth in putting away the beard trimming clippers to make a fashion statement. The only band member to not grow a beard is Frank Beard, who is the drummer.
The next few albums the trio would produce were quite impressive. Rio Grande Mud, Tres Hombres, and Fandango each have their place in jukeboxes all across the United States. ZZ Top started to become even more popular with the release of Deguello, an album that had the hit single "Cheap Sunglasses." Cheap Sunglasses is one song that the band is well known for, even today, after they have released over five full standing albums since then. It's a feel good song that can put anyone in the right mood.
ZZ Top broke into the music video scene with Eliminator, one of their most popular albums. Music videos at the time were still fairly new, and the MTV network was still fresh in its infancy. Videos for the singles "Legs" and "Sharp Dressed Man" did extremely well in the charts. In fact, the album as a whole was a smash hit all around the world. The band would find it hard to keep up the success of this album, and some say this was ZZ Top at their best.
The modern era is where ZZ Top lost focus on their music. Whether they were burned out on creating original content or just trying to break into a new music style, the band strayed away from their roots. All modern albums from the band have received poor reviews from well known critics, and one album did so poor that the single didn't even place in the charts.
Closing Comments
The band from Texas has continued to make music and receive recognitions for their achievements even today. Although some of the newer albums have not achieved the same popularity others have, it's still music that is well worth giving a long listen.
The band got started in the "hippie" era as a small band from Texas. Their first album was "ZZ Top's First Album," which even today is considered to be an unpolished, but highly respected, set of tracks. Although this album didn't launch them into the eye of public media, it did allow them to gain access to larger venues around Texas as an uprising band.
The fashion statement that is the famous ZZ Top beard got started by sheer accident. Both members Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill decided to grow out their beard, but without the other knowing their intentions. During a break from touring and making music, both members went forth in putting away the beard trimming clippers to make a fashion statement. The only band member to not grow a beard is Frank Beard, who is the drummer.
The next few albums the trio would produce were quite impressive. Rio Grande Mud, Tres Hombres, and Fandango each have their place in jukeboxes all across the United States. ZZ Top started to become even more popular with the release of Deguello, an album that had the hit single "Cheap Sunglasses." Cheap Sunglasses is one song that the band is well known for, even today, after they have released over five full standing albums since then. It's a feel good song that can put anyone in the right mood.
ZZ Top broke into the music video scene with Eliminator, one of their most popular albums. Music videos at the time were still fairly new, and the MTV network was still fresh in its infancy. Videos for the singles "Legs" and "Sharp Dressed Man" did extremely well in the charts. In fact, the album as a whole was a smash hit all around the world. The band would find it hard to keep up the success of this album, and some say this was ZZ Top at their best.
The modern era is where ZZ Top lost focus on their music. Whether they were burned out on creating original content or just trying to break into a new music style, the band strayed away from their roots. All modern albums from the band have received poor reviews from well known critics, and one album did so poor that the single didn't even place in the charts.
Closing Comments
The band from Texas has continued to make music and receive recognitions for their achievements even today. Although some of the newer albums have not achieved the same popularity others have, it's still music that is well worth giving a long listen.
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