40 Years Ago: ‘Sharp Dressed Man’ Remakes ZZ Top as Kings of Cool40 Years Ago: ‘Sharp Dressed Man’ Remakes ZZ Top as Kings of CoolTheir philosophy was simple: "If you feel sharp, you be sharp."Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Lynyrd Skynyrd Talks ZZ TopLynyrd Skynyrd Talks ZZ Top"We love those guys," Johnny Van Zant tells UCR. "We're fans of each other."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
ZZ Top Kicks Off TourZZ Top Kicks Off TourBilly Gibbons tells UCR that the opening night was "a rekindling of kindred spirits."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
New ZZ Top Album Features Dusty Hill and Elwood Francis TogetherNew ZZ Top Album Features Dusty Hill and Elwood Francis TogetherBilly Gibbons says three or four songs have late bassist and replacement trading licks.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How ZZ Top Souped Up Their Sound With ‘Got Me Under Pressure’How ZZ Top Souped Up Their Sound With ‘Got Me Under Pressure’Bold experimentation led the band to new commercial heights. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How ZZ Top Borrowed From the Stones on ‘Gimme All Your Lovin”How ZZ Top Borrowed From the Stones on ‘Gimme All Your Lovin”One rock legend took a page from another. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Billy Joel & Billy Gibbons OnstageBilly Joel & Billy Gibbons OnstageGuitarist dropped by Piano Man's Madison Square Garden residency.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
ZZ Top 'Eliminator': 40 FactsZZ Top 'Eliminator': 40 FactsFast cars, pretty women ... and ducks? There are lots of stories behind this 1983 classic.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Watch Elvis Costello and Billy Gibbons Jam on ZZ Top SongsWatch Elvis Costello and Billy Gibbons Jam on ZZ Top SongsThey headlined the Musician Treatment Foundation Benefit Concert in Nashville.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Here’s Why ZZ Top Just Performed With a Massive 17-String BassHere’s Why ZZ Top Just Performed With a Massive 17-String Bass"It’s one of those 'hold my beer' moments."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
ZZ Top Lineup Changes: A Complete GuideZZ Top Lineup Changes: A Complete GuideThat Little Ol' Band From Texas had to go through a few changes before establishing their winning lineup.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
50 Years Ago: ZZ Top Pilfer ‘Francine’ for First Charting Song50 Years Ago: ZZ Top Pilfer ‘Francine’ for First Charting SongGirl the narrator is completely in love with was only 13.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty