Zz Top: Fearless Boogie

by Hugh Gregory

The videos for Gimme All Your Lovin', Sharp Dressed Man, and Legs brought fame and fortune to ZZ Top in the '80s. But this Texas trio has been laying down its low-down style of boogie and blues rock since the late '60s, inspired by bluesmen such as Muddy Waters, B. B. King, Albert King, and John Lee Hooker. While the band's peers have been dogged by tragedy and infighting, ZZ Top - with its original lineup intact after three decades - continues to win new fans. ZZ Top: Fearless Boogie is the first book in over two decades to reassess the band's music, from the early days on the Texas club circuit to the stadium concerts of the 21st century. Author Hugh Gregory chronicles ZZ Top's constant touring, the evolution of its sound, and the band's distinctive look that complements music that is instantly recognizable, eminently powerful, profoundly soulful, and 100 percent American.

1 pages, Paperback

First published October 10, 2004