


King was at the top of the blues world, they changed it to ZZ Top. King in Kings honor, but then decided it was too similar to B.B. The band originally were going to call themselves Z.Z. ZZ Top has released 15 studio albums, the most recent coming in 2012. The name ZZ Top, according to band member Billy Gibbons, came from a tribute to B.B.

King in King's honor, but then decided it was too similar to B.B. They also gained fame for their popular music videos, including "Gimme All Your Lovin'" and "Sharp Dressed Man," going on to win three MTV Video Music Awards. What does ZZ Top stand for The name ZZ Top, according to band member Billy Gibbons, came from a tribute to B.B. The award-winning musician announced Monday, Aug. The trio became recognizable worldwide for their distinctive look: long beards, sunglasses and Stetson hats. Joe Walsh will be joined by ZZ Top, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, and Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit at his VetsAid music festival to benefit veterans. The three-musician lineup remained the same for more than half a century as ZZ Top progressed from heavy blues to its experimental synthesizer sound of the 1980s. He joined ZZ Top in 1970 a year after they released their first single. One of the most commercially successful blues-rock bands of all time, ZZ Top has sold more than 50 million records worldwide. The gathering comprises guitarist and lead entertainer Billy Gibbons, bassist and co-lead singer Dusty Hill, and drummer Frank Beard. Frehley and Criss left in the early '80s and, apart from a brief nostalgia-fueled reunion in the late '90s, have stayed away ever since. The band has, from 1970 to 2021, consisted of bassist/vocalist Dusty Hill (until his death in 2021), vocalist/guitarist/frontman Billy Gibbons, and drummer. "You will be missed greatly, amigo," they added. ZZ Top is an American musical crew from Houston, Texas, framed in 1969. Currently, two original members of KISS Ace Frehley and Peter Criss are on the outs with the group, with their makeup being occupied by two hired guns. "We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the 'Top'. "We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston," said lead singer Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard. Frehley and Criss left in the early '80s and, apart from a brief nostalgia-fueled reunion in the late '90s, have stayed away ever since. No cause of death was cited for Hill, who played bass for the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers from Texas for more than 50 years. Currently, two original members of KISS Ace Frehley and Peter Criss are on the outs with the group, with their makeup being occupied by two hired guns.
