How ZZ Top and MTV Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Money for Nothing’How ZZ Top and MTV Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Money for Nothing’Determined to get his band heavy exposure, Mark Knopfler borrowed ideas from one of the network's biggest acts. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
30 Years Ago: ZZ Top Rock Hill Valley in ‘Back to the Future Part III’30 Years Ago: ZZ Top Rock Hill Valley in ‘Back to the Future Part III’Bearded rockers had a cameo and provided the theme song for the film. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How ZZ Top’s First European Show ‘Lit the Fuse’ for Worldwide FameHow ZZ Top’s First European Show ‘Lit the Fuse’ for Worldwide FameBilly Gibbons recalls 1980 German concert that was broadcast live on TV.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
When Dusty Hill Allowed His Beard to Be Cut on ‘King of the Hill’When Dusty Hill Allowed His Beard to Be Cut on ‘King of the Hill’The ZZ Top bassist protested at first, insisting that even his animated version would defend the beard. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill Joined the ‘King of the Hill’ FamilyHow ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill Joined the ‘King of the Hill’ FamilyBassist counts the animated experience among his career highlights. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How ZZ Top’s Weirdest Song Was Inspired by Phil DonahueHow ZZ Top’s Weirdest Song Was Inspired by Phil Donahue“Manic Mechanic” came about after Billy Gibbons heard disguised voice on TV show.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why ZZ Top Were Far From an Obvious Documentary SubjectWhy ZZ Top Were Far From an Obvious Documentary SubjectDirector Sam Dunn talks about his movie on the Texas trio in an exclusive interview.David ChiuDavid Chiu
Def Leppard Recruit ZZ Top for Fall U.S. TourDef Leppard Recruit ZZ Top for Fall U.S. TourBrief run follows British band's stadium tour with Motley Crue.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How ZZ Top Found Their Trademark Studio SoundHow ZZ Top Found Their Trademark Studio SoundStudio owner recalls playing trick on producer Bill Ham to secure trademark tone.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why ZZ Top Went Behind Their Producer’s Back to Finish ‘Afterburner’Why ZZ Top Went Behind Their Producer’s Back to Finish ‘Afterburner’Album continued their new multi-platinum streak, despite the fact that it wasn't as critically well received.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Dusty Hill Says There’s a ‘Good Chance’ of Another ZZ Top AlbumDusty Hill Says There’s a ‘Good Chance’ of Another ZZ Top AlbumBassist says they've recorded enough material for a new LP.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why Dusty Hill Spent ZZ Top’s ’70s Hiatus Working at an AirportWhy Dusty Hill Spent ZZ Top’s ’70s Hiatus Working at an AirportDusty Hill explains how he got grounded when the road began to wear ZZ Top out. Dave LiftonDave Lifton