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
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
ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Details ’70s Heroin Addiction: ‘A Regret’ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Details ’70s Heroin Addiction: ‘A Regret’Drummer admits he couldn’t afford to become an addict until big money payment in 1977.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How ZZ Top Got Past Their Manager’s Two-Drink LimitHow ZZ Top Got Past Their Manager’s Two-Drink LimitWhile opening for the Rolling Stones in 1973, band found a loophole to a management rule. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
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
New ZZ Top Album ‘Coming Up’ Says Billy GibbonsNew ZZ Top Album ‘Coming Up’ Says Billy GibbonsPlans set to work with Rick Rubin in Texas studio.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty