ZZ Top New Bassist StatusZZ Top New Bassist StatusElwood Francis says he’ll remain as long as he’s needed, but insists it will always feel weird.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Billy Gibbons Book ExcerptBilly Gibbons Book ExcerptAn exclusive excerpt from a new book about ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock StaffMatthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Skynyrd & ZZ Top Launch Tour Skynyrd & ZZ Top Launch TourThe Sharp Dressed Simple Man tour resumed in Savannah, Georgia.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Dusty Hill's House Hits MarketDusty Hill's House Hits MarketThe home's unique glass-and-metal design offers unobstructed views of the Texas countryside. Rob CarrollRob Carroll
Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top Tour Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top Tour Classic rock legends will continue 'Sharp Dressed Simple Man' run with 36 additional shows.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Metallica Played in ZZ Top StyleMetallica Played in ZZ Top StyleMusician Denis Pauna reimagines the metal legends' entire debut with 'Top 'Em All.'Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
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