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The article offers information on the 50th anniversary of the rock band ZZ Top's iconic song "La Grange", and its enduring popularity. Topics discussed include its origin inspired by a Texan brothel; the guitarist and primary vocalist of the band Billy Gibbons's visit to the Chicken Ranch brothel in Nevada, U.S.; the song's musical influences, includes the boogie shuffle tradition; and its lasting impact as a staple in ZZ Top's performances over the years.

The article explores the melodic phrasing and signature fretboard navigation techniques of ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, along with information on the performance of the American singer, B.B. King.

The sheet music for the song “Legs" by American rock music band Z.Z. Top is presented.

An interview with the band ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons is presented. He talks about whether they time their concert tours in New Zealand (NZ) so that he can attend the Leadfoot Festival. He explains why he called NZ and Australia as exotic countries. He discusses if he had enough time to check out the car scene in the two countries.

The article focuses on the American rock band ZZ Top which consists lead vocalist Billy Gibbons, co-lead vocalist Joseph "Dusty" Hill, and drummer Frank Beard. It mentions that the band was managed by former record promotion man Bill Ham. It notes that the craziest, costliest idea of ZZ Top was their bicentennial Worldwide Texas Tour in 1976 where they shared the titled Lone Star State-shaped stage with live longhorns, buzzards, and rattlesnakes.

The sheet music for the song "Waitin' for the Bus," by ZZ Top is presented.

The article focuses on how Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top had made his comeback in the music industry. It discusses the success of Gibbons and his band, ZZ Top, during the 1980s that sold millions of albums and toured worldwide and provides information on their several music releases, particularly the "25 Lighters." It says that that Gibbons may need encouragement from a producer to get back on his passions that first inspired him into music.

The sheet music for the guitar section of the song "Got Me Under Pressure," by ZZ Top is presented.

The article reviews several blues rock music releases including "Truth," by Jeff Beck, "Tres Hombres," by ZZ Top, and "Electric Mud," by Muddy Waters.

The article focuses on the impact of the music album "Eliminator" to ZZ Top in Texas. It mentions their contributions in the world of rock and roll music not only in the state where they came from but also in the U.S. It highlights their released albums including "Rio Grande Mud," "Tres Hombres," "Fandango" and "Tejas." It elucidates the influence of their music album "Eliminator" for further development of their band.

In this article singer-guitarist Billy Gibbons of the rock band ZZ Top discusses the inspiration for several of the band's songs, including "Jesus Just Left Chicago," from the album "Tres Hombres," "Tush," from the album "Fandango!" and Gimme All Your Lovin," from the album "Eliminator. He also discusses the inspiration for his solo song "Treat Her Right," from the album Perfectamundo.

The article features the rock band, ZZ Top. The band is consists of Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard. It also offers information on the band's eighth release, titled "Eliminator. According to the article, in celebration of the success of this 1983 album, Warner Bros. is reissuing "Eliminator" in a special 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition CD/DVD. It also looks back on the process of assembling and composing songs for the said album.

The article presents the top hits of ZZ Top, including "Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers," "Tush," and "La Grange."

Presents a guitar teaching piece for the song "Sharp Dressed Man," by ZZ Top.

Presents a guitar sheet for the song "Tush," by ZZ Top.

Profiles the Texas band ZZ Top. Staying power; Success; The members Billy F. Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard; Their rule of not performing in public without all the members; Their new album `Rhythmeen'; Success of the album; The album tour; Success of the tour; Possibility of a tour extension; A history of the band.

An interview with singer-guitarist Billy Gibbons is presented. Topics include his band ZZ Top's concert in Houston, Texas after Hurricane Harvey; chemistry between Gibbons and band mates Dusty Hill and Frank Beard; and their plans for the band's 50th anniversary in 2019. Gibbons further talks about friendhsip between him and other band mates.

An interview with ZZ Tops' band members, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard as they fondly reminisce about their initiation into the blues and their friendship with Muddy Waters.

Comments on the return of ZZ Top, the quintessential American guitar band, and reviews their album `Antenna.' The group's drummer Frank Beard, bassist Dusty Hill and guitarist Billy Gibbons; Their music still works: blues-based, hip-shaking rock and roll.

An interview with musician Billy Gibbons, is presented. Topics discussed include performing with musician Willie Nelson, Cuban music of music band ZZ Top and band members Dusty Hill and Frank Beard, and making the beards iconic by MTV television channel. Also mentioned are taking a personal toll due to identity from beards, associating ZZ Top with the MTV period, and touring and working hard in music.

The article previews the Blues and Bayous concert tour featuring musician John Fogerty and the band ZZ Top scheduled for May 25 through June 29, 2018.

An interview with the guitarist Billy Gibbons is presented. Particular focus is given to his work with the band ZZ Top. Additional topics discussed include advice he received from blues artist B.B. King, his affinity for the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, his care of his beard and how he doesn't like sleeping on mattresses.

The article discusses the guitar riffs in the song "La Grange" by ZZ Top and mentions the use of a 1955 Fender Stratocaster guitar, guitarist Billy Gibbons' playing technique, and the song's exposure in popular culture.

The article looks at musical group, the Doobie Brothers, focusing on the band's continued popularity for nearly 40 years. Their newest album, "World Gone Crazy," is discussed. The author also mentions the Doobie Brothers' relationship with ZZ Top, Marc Boland of T-Rex, and the Allman Brothers Band. Guitarist Pat Simmons comments on his experience touring with the band.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for 2008 is to feature musicians such as Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel and Jimmy Buffett. The Harley-Davidson 105th anniversary concert is to feature musicians such as ZZ Top, the Black Crowes and Buddy Guy. Rap star Busta Rhymes was sentenced to probation and community service for assaulting people.

The article reviews the music release "The Complete Studio Albums 1970-1990," by ZZ Top.

An interview with Billy Gibbons, guitarist and vocalist of ZZ Top band, is presented. Gibbons notes that the band began making its music release "La Futura" in 2007. He stresses that the band loves to use its recording studio in Houston, Texas and considered it the place for hosting rap music. He points out that the band is fortunate to have good timing when they ruled music television (MTV) with singer Michael Jackson in 1983.

The article offers instructions for playing several songs using a guitar including ZZ Top's "Got Me Under Pressure," Falling in Reverse's "I'm Not a Vampire," and Adele's "Rolling in the Deep."

A calendar of radio shows to be aired on Great Britain's radio station Absolute Radio between August 23rd and September 11, 2016 along with timings is presented including a talk with members of music band ZZ Top, an interview with singer Stevie Nicks and songs picked by singer Brett Anderson.

The article presents an interview with musician Billy Gibbons of the rock band ZZ Top who discusses his obsession with automobiles and songs from their band that embody his passion on cars.

An interview with American rock band ZZ Top frontman, lead songwriter and guitarist Billy Gibbons is presented in which he discusses recording his debut solo album, focusing on blues music with a Latin approach, and his passion for painting.

Several letters to the editor are presented including, one which discusses the author's five favorite albums, one on the varied price range of records with the same condition, and one which comments on the new live DVD by ZZ Top.

The article reports on the issues concerning the influence of entertainment headliners to the hotel industry in New Orleans, Louisiana. According to the report, headliners Rod Stewart and ZZ Top have promising futures in sales as hotels throughout the city report sellouts for each three-day weekend of the New Orleans Heritage and Jazz Festival of which the headliners have performed.

This article profiles Billy F. Gibbons, lead guitarists of ZZ Top. Gibbons prefers to sleep on the floor when he stays in a hotel and before he falls asleep, he listens on his laptop to old radio programs. Moreover, Gibbons collects and customizes cars and guitars. He and his mates in ZZ Top, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard, share an obsession with gear. He has also chronicled in a new picture book called "Rock + Roll Gearhead."

Reports on the fundraising efforts on the rock group ZZ Top to honor blues musician Muddy Waters in the Delta Blues Museum of the Carnegie Public Library in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Reason for honoring Waters; Services offered by the Blues Museum.

The article presents comments by contemporaries of B.B. King on how he influenced their music and lives. Billy Gibbons of the music group ZZ Top said they had thought of naming themselves ZZ King, but realized it was too close to his name, and talks about how he was soft-spoken but meaningful. Buddy Holly mentions that after he heard King on the radio he decided to buy a guitar and comments on meeting King. Bonnie Raitt talks about King's style as a guitarist and seeing him at blues festivals.