The origin of the band's name was not officially known for many years. Some theories included: the two brands of rolling paper,
Zig-
Zag and Top; a tribute to blues legend Z. Z. Hill; and/or Billy Gibbons seeing the two words running together on a dilapidated bill board. The real origin, as told by Billy Gibbons and also recorded in his book Rock + Roll
Gearhead, is derived from the name of blues master B. B. King. They wanted to call themselves Z.Z. King but sounded too similar to their blues legend hero. They figured that "King" was at the "top" so thus settled on
ZZ Top.
Next year,
ZZ Top will celebrate their 40
th anniversary as a band, and they have never had a change in lineup! According to music-news.com, they will soon be releasing their first-ever live concert on DVD and
Blu-Ray. How great would these guys be at
Bonnaroo? I wonder if they've ever been asked.
1 comment:
I LOVE ZZ Top, but I have to say that a recent live show left me somewhat underwhelmed. I had fun, but let's say it was a nostalgic fun. Much love and respect though. Tres Hombres is a four star album, and any band that absolutely kicks ass together for 40 years is clearly legendary. Seriously, check out Tres Hombres. Not a down track on the album.
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