"We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX. We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the ‘Top'. We will forever be connected to that "Blues Shuffle in C.” You will be missed greatly, amigo. Frank & Billy
This was from the era when ZZ Top was the greatest small venue band in North America. Tres Hombres and Fandango are easily two of the ten best albums in the history of rock.
Right on point. it was played at keggers and outdoor parties all through the 80s These are my memes from this. My old buddy Markie Lavoie. He always had the weed too! ;p RIP my old friend
You know we dont talk much of Frank Beard,but he would never rush or slow down the tempo, and if you ask me he is a very very underrated drummer,he deserves way more credit than what they give him
"Dad, why isn't there anyone else like ZZ Top"...... my daughter, the genius, at about age 9. About 1997. I bought my first ZZ Top 8-track about 1972. And have all their library.... and until she asked me I hadn't ever wondered - I just knew. There ain't no one out there gonna ever replace these boys. My friends.... TODAY is the day the music died. I'm so... so sad.
Total agreement!! Since the first time I heard, "BEER DRINKERS / HELL RAISERS" I always thought how can that sound come from 3 guys!! Absolutely awesome!
The Rockpalast concerts staged by German TV in the early 80s (this is where this footage was taken) really were something. A live broadcast. Three bands in a row, each giving a full length concert. A good mix of established bands and upcoming new artists and always worth it to stay up til waaayy after midnight. It was a good time to be young in the 80s. The downside is that your heroes of back then are starting to leave now. RIP Dusty Hill
As a young 'prog' guitarist, I swore to Lifeson/May/Vai that I would stay away from the blues. Nope, can't do it, the pull is inexorable. Love me some ZZ Top.
keister bunny Y'know I'm thinkin consider the source when some mindless idiot steps with some absolute stupid shit like what you said. and c'mon: keister bunny, really? nuff said.
+nyterpfan Later Top was geared to radio play. There is a difference between what we are told is "good" or "popular", and what is in fact well done music. Maybe I wouldn't have taken flack from aminor 1950 and Danny Maness if my comment had been stated like yours. Basically said the same thing. You were just more politically correct.
B.B. King, once said, "Less is more." I had a guitar playing friend, tell me in 1974, that these guys would never get anywhere, playing those three chords. LOL
I remember one of the Stratton girls telling us , their mom and dad and the girls were going to Lubbock to see ZZ Top back in 1974 . Little did I know I finally got to see them in 1979 at the Summit in Houston . I just couldn’t get enough of them . To this day the little old band from Texas rocks . RIP Dusty .
These are My boys, I had lunch with Billy Gibbons in 1973 in Chicago, I was in the Playboy bldg registering with their agency and we met in the lobby. At that time they were backing up STYX, and he gave me tickets. I have followed them ever since and saw them 8 yrs in a row when living in Texas. Can't wait to see em again. That lil ole band from Texas. Zz TOp is the BEST,
One of, if not THE baddest ever blues-rock tunes ever recorded. The perfect marriage of driving rock & traditional blues. Poor a drink, light your smoke, set the stereo for repeat and let yourself float away!
The comment by Mr. Dodge and his daughter asking, "Why isn't there anyone else like ZZ Top?" is so intuitive!! Because lightning only strikes once and genius is HARD to come by! Long live, That Little 'Old band From Texas...!!! 🎸🥁🤠
Where would music be today without ZZ Top?! They are the torch-bearers of the Delta Blues! Dusty, keep on playing in spirit brother, and pass those licks on to someone in this realm.
I saw ZZtop in Calgary in 1975. Billy Gibbons was the coolest musician I have ever seen to this day. He had an amazing stage presence I'll never forget.
soundtrack to my youth in the 70s and 80s, God bless them and indeed Dusty. 50+ years not including the early incarnation The Moving Sidewalks. What a run. What a damned beautiful run.
Yes! That’s the show I saw the stage was moving! Haha! Honestly,. Best Show I’ve Ever Seen!!! I’ve seen them 4-5 times maybe more! Also seen Kiss 4-5 times! ZZ Top? Still Best Show hands down! Did I mention I saw Elvis, too? ZZ Top! No Question!!!
My first concert at 16 years old, was Rory Gallagher (RIP Rory, Lou, Rod. thanks) opening for these guys in '73. It was about six months before Tres Hombres came out. Back when they were one of the most badass blues bands that ever was. Straw hats, jeans, no beards(but Frank. lol), and BG in a white tshirt w/ pack of Marlboros rolled up in the sleeve(lol). Blues rock, slide guitar nut ever since.
It's amazing how well these guys still get along after so much time together. They're the longest tenured, no changes in the lineup, band ever and it still seems like they have a lot of fun.
my favorite ZZTOP song . it just got better with age . no matter how many times they played it , they gave it all they had and they always had more each time .
I was introduced to ZZ TOP in 1975. I ve been a fan club member for over 40 years. my daughter grew up on ZZ TOP. because I was a fan club member I was able to get tickets for Harley Davidsons 90th anniversary celebration in 1993 and seeing ZZ top live. This was my welcome home from Viet Nam. Just saw them at Red Butte in Salt Lake City June 15th. still my favorite !!!
Jesus came here to Essen, Germay! Back in the 1980! Ich war 12 Jahre alt. Wenn Rockpalast auf dem WDR live!! kam, hockten alle davor. War kein Spießerhaushalt! Geile Zeit!
@Hugegoodgame thank god for my momma raising me on the greatest rock band to roam the earth, was born in 87 so i was just a baby when they were mainstream, but :D my mom has records of ZZ Top so, props to my mom for helping me to understand the greatest rock band.
So many good memories off this concert! Rockpalast was one of the best musicshows on tv. I never heard of ZZTop before, but man o man what a show. They blew me away, I didn’t go to sleep thah night!! Thanks for sharing!
I knew ZZ top from the 80's rock era. I never knew that they were blues before listening to this one and Blue Jean Blues. Solid blues, that, no pretenders to it at all. I loved both of them.
That little ole band from Texas!! But such a big , powerful sound! Nobody believed they would make it! They believed in their music! Billy 71 and still got it!!!
"And then he took a job right here in Essen Germany". Only Billy G can say such a line and remain such a coooool geez. So rare to see Pearly Gates on stage, have to enjoy this!
RIP Dusty,,,,,,,,,,you brought joy to my heart with "that little old band from Texas" sound. Take him with you Jesus!
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"We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX. We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the ‘Top'. We will forever be connected to that "Blues Shuffle in C.”
You will be missed greatly, amigo.
Frank & Billy
R.I.P.
Is this a sign of my own demise...? Parting ways with my heroes of my youth...?
RIP Dusty.
The first cassette tape I bought was a ZZ Top tape.
Amen, Take a Moment
Thank you for the post. I came to pay my respects to Dusty. RIP- You'll be missed.
A perfect example of why ZZ Top has kept on in the hearts and ears of blues rock fans since the 70's.
A deep metal cut. A deep cut. The heavy Riff here.
You might be surprised but ZZ top admired the ramones especially their first and last album
This was from the era when ZZ Top was the greatest small venue band in North America.
Tres Hombres and Fandango are easily two of the ten best albums in the history of rock.
Side one, Fandango…greatest live recording ever…on fire start to finish!!!
El Loco was pretty good too
Right on point. it was played at keggers and outdoor parties all through the 80s These are my memes from this. My old buddy Markie Lavoie. He always had the weed too! ;p RIP my old friend
@@witnessingobscura952 Degeullo isn’t “early” ZZ Top
1 Rio Grande Mud, 2 Fandango!, 3 First Album 4 Tres Hombres
You know we dont talk much of Frank Beard,but he would never rush or slow down the tempo, and if you ask me he is a very very underrated drummer,he deserves way more credit than what they give him
Frank's always been as tight as a crabs ass. Love his style.
He's not flashy and not an attention seeker. He's a player. God love these guys.
You know it! Listen to the live side of Fandango. Monster drummer.
Sing the praises of Brother Beard, brother!
No doubt about it...
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"Dad, why isn't there anyone else like ZZ Top"...... my daughter, the genius, at about age 9. About 1997. I bought my first ZZ Top 8-track about 1972. And have all their library.... and until she asked me I hadn't ever wondered - I just knew. There ain't no one out there gonna ever replace these boys. My friends.... TODAY is the day the music died. I'm so... so sad.
"Ahhh take me with ya Jesus"
You are exactly right. So sad R.I.P DUSTY
RIP Dusty. The music lives forever!
Absolutely Agree!!! In fact,. I Almost said that a couple of weeks ago,. Definitely the day the muzic died!!! RIP dusty hill!
Total agreement!! Since the first time I heard, "BEER DRINKERS / HELL RAISERS" I always thought how can that sound come from 3 guys!! Absolutely awesome!
The Rockpalast concerts staged by German TV in the early 80s (this is where this footage was taken) really were something. A live broadcast. Three bands in a row, each giving a full length concert. A good mix of established bands and upcoming new artists and always worth it to stay up til waaayy after midnight.
It was a good time to be young in the 80s. The downside is that your heroes of back then are starting to leave now. RIP Dusty Hill
You are WISE.... And you are 103% correct....!
April 1980 the first time ZZ top preformed outside USA
One of the few true masters of the three-fingered bass technique. Rest in power, Dust.
One of the hardest basslines I ever played. Seriously. You’ve got to lock in with the drummer and just grind it. No overplaying, just hold it down.
Despite the guitarist pretending to shag you up the arse.
As a young 'prog' guitarist, I swore to Lifeson/May/Vai that I would stay away from the blues. Nope, can't do it, the pull is inexorable. Love me some ZZ Top.
What a ferocious performance! Man, what a band.
Early ZZTop , they don't come any better... wish they could revert to that raw sublime bluesy sound of those years...
noobi core Top before they turned to shit.
keister bunny Y'know I'm thinkin consider the source when some mindless idiot steps with some absolute stupid shit like what you said. and c'mon: keister bunny, really? nuff said.
+noobi core Yep---the early stuff was raw, gritty, and friggin brilliant!! The MTV and later stuff just doesn't have the same bad-ass quality!!
nyterpfan Well put !
+nyterpfan Later Top was geared to radio play. There is a difference between what we are told is "good" or "popular", and what is in fact well done music. Maybe I wouldn't have taken flack from aminor 1950 and Danny Maness if my comment had been stated like yours. Basically said the same thing. You were just more politically correct.
B.B. King, once said, "Less is more."
I had a guitar playing friend, tell me in 1974, that these guys would never get anywhere, playing those three chords. LOL
They didn't get anywhere, they got Everywhere.
"Ah take me with you Jesus"
RIP ZZ Top ❤
His guitar tone in this show is just amazing.
Wow, this was 1980. Seems like a million years ago and yesterday at the same time. We used to have big fun back then.
No sunglasses?!!!!?? CRAZZY!! I don't think I've ever seen Billy without them on!!
Rest in peace, Dusty. You brought me such happiness. 💔
I think that was the best ZZ Top we`ve ever seen.Don`t get me wrong...they are always great,but this is real and powerfull Bluesrock....
Dusty left for Jesus. May he RIP.
Still and always will be EPIC.
What a classic, and that Les Paul sound so freakin' sweet. ZZ TOP has rocked for more than 5 decades and counting! Respect.
This is just Amazing! The rawness and the energy is like wow! The lead and the bass. Everything.
I remember one of the Stratton girls telling us , their mom and dad and the girls were going to Lubbock to see ZZ Top back in 1974 . Little did I know I finally got to see them in 1979 at the Summit in Houston . I just couldn’t get enough of them . To this day the little old band from Texas rocks . RIP Dusty .
2:20 'You may not see Him in person. But He'll see you just the same. You dont have to worry, cuz takin care of business is His name.' -Billy Gibbons.
Best song!!!
How could anyone dislike this? It's not only a terrific performance, it's wonderfully good-humored.
These are My boys, I had lunch with Billy Gibbons in 1973 in Chicago, I was in the Playboy bldg registering with their agency and we met in the lobby. At that time they were backing up STYX, and he gave me tickets. I have followed them ever since and saw them 8 yrs in a row when living in Texas. Can't wait to see em again. That lil ole band from Texas. Zz TOp is the BEST,
Nice. You're a true fan.
What was Billy like when the cameras were off? Did he get crumbs in his beard at lunch?
RIP Dusty Hill. He will live on forever through all the great music he gave us.
One of, if not THE baddest ever blues-rock tunes ever recorded. The perfect marriage of driving rock & traditional blues. Poor a drink, light your smoke, set the stereo for repeat and let yourself float away!
Legendary and unforgettable.....
One of the best concerts ever .I saw it on TV in sweden 1980 👍🤘🤘
hurts just as much as I thought it would...love you man...say hello to Bill, he has been waiting for a while...
The comment by Mr. Dodge and his daughter asking, "Why isn't there anyone else like ZZ Top?" is so intuitive!! Because lightning only strikes once and genius is HARD to come by! Long live, That Little 'Old band From Texas...!!! 🎸🥁🤠
Where would music be today without ZZ Top?! They are the torch-bearers of the Delta Blues! Dusty, keep on playing in spirit brother, and pass those licks on to someone in this realm.
I saw ZZtop in Calgary in 1975. Billy Gibbons was the coolest musician I have ever seen to this day. He had an amazing stage presence I'll never forget.
When you want to forget about the day and rock out with these guys. And I’ve heard that they are old time gentlemen.
soundtrack to my youth in the 70s and 80s, God bless them and indeed Dusty. 50+ years not including the early incarnation The Moving Sidewalks. What a run. What a damned beautiful run.
Yes! That’s the show I saw the stage was moving! Haha! Honestly,. Best Show I’ve Ever Seen!!! I’ve seen them 4-5 times maybe more! Also seen Kiss 4-5 times! ZZ Top? Still Best Show hands down! Did I mention I saw Elvis, too? ZZ Top! No Question!!!
My first concert at 16 years old, was Rory Gallagher (RIP Rory, Lou, Rod. thanks) opening for these guys in '73. It was about six months before Tres Hombres came out. Back when they were one of the most badass blues bands that ever was. Straw hats, jeans, no beards(but Frank. lol), and BG in a white tshirt w/ pack of Marlboros rolled up in the sleeve(lol). Blues rock, slide guitar nut ever since.
Take him with you Jesus...
RIP DUSTY
you were loved
When Billy sat down with BB, he kept it all about BB. CLASS !!
Always respect a man with a beard like this!
Billy smoking on that Les Paul. I love the aggressiveness and rawness in his playing. He was one of the best in his day.
Sad day. RIP Amigo.
Glad I was able to see zz in concert. Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth be with them always and forever. John3:16.
RIP Dusty Hill, one of greatest Bassists to grace our ears!
Everything these guys play is gold
. . . oh yes, this was the final night ! ! ! We all watch ZZ on TV at that night 1980 and it was a blast - never forget ! ! !
It's amazing how well these guys still get along after so much time together. They're the longest tenured, no changes in the lineup, band ever and it still seems like they have a lot of fun.
Yes exactly.... well said not like Wolfmother
Tres Hombres, truly.
Beauty !!! The good ol' days ............. things were really hoppin' !!! And they can still belt out those blues !!!
I love Texas,ZZ Top,rock and roll and alcohol!
my favorite ZZTOP song . it just got better with age . no matter how many times they played it , they gave it all they had and they always had more each time .
Rip Dusty. God damn what a musical beast
That's a mighty, mighty fine pickin' and a singin'!
"I tell you what, you boys come in here and I'ma pay y'all...10 DOLLA APIECE!"
the top changed my life.God bless!
proud to say i hail from the same hometown as these guys. houston rocks!
I saw zz top in concert in Lakeland FL. In the very earliest 1990's I still have the ticket stup
I was introduced to ZZ TOP in 1975. I ve been a fan club member for over 40 years. my daughter grew up on ZZ TOP. because I was a fan club member I was able to get tickets for Harley Davidsons 90th anniversary celebration in 1993 and seeing ZZ top live. This was my welcome home from Viet Nam. Just saw them at Red Butte in Salt Lake City June 15th. still my favorite !!!
Mr. Frank Beard is one bad ass drummer and made Dusty and Billy sound great! The masters of the raunchy gnarly nasty ass Texas boogie! Mr. Hill RIP
Jesus came here to Essen, Germay!
Back in the 1980!
Ich war 12 Jahre alt. Wenn Rockpalast auf dem WDR live!! kam, hockten alle davor. War kein Spießerhaushalt!
Geile Zeit!
Der Mann mit der Ledertasche. Das Buch habe ich zu der Zeit gelesen. War damals angesagt.
this is so raw
The first ZZ TOP concert outside the US ad the first TV concert for them.
And I watched it on TV the night of 19. to 20. April 1980.
It was great!
ZZs best album!!!
Blast from past Just playing out....
@Hugegoodgame thank god for my momma raising me on the greatest rock band to roam the earth, was born in 87 so i was just a baby when they were mainstream, but :D my mom has records of ZZ Top so, props to my mom for helping me to understand the greatest rock band.
So many good memories off this concert! Rockpalast was one of the best musicshows on tv. I never heard of ZZTop before, but man o man what a show. They blew me away, I didn’t go to sleep thah night!! Thanks for sharing!
It just don't get any better than this, man. This is the pinnacle of it boys. Pay heed.
R.I.P.
the DVD from this show is a chapter in my Rock Bible.
Not possible to attain a higher degree of Texas Cool. Texas Cool is the HIGHEST degree of cool in the UNIVERSE !!
Well, allllright
My fave ZZ tune. ...turnin' muddy water into wine...
Damn!! That's the blues!!!
not only does this stand the test of time, it just gets better and better and better.....nothing comes close to this all out rock ....
Badass❤
HELL YEAH!!! THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BILLY!!!
This is how I remember "That little 'ol Band from Texas"! (Yah, I'm an 'ol dude, LOL!)
Takin' care of business is His name !!!
Praise the Lord !! Yes it is !!
I knew ZZ top from the 80's rock era. I never knew that they were blues before listening to this one and Blue Jean Blues. Solid blues, that, no pretenders to it at all. I loved both of them.
This song and the TOP is just Epic!!! FIVE STARS!!! Easily
My new favorite song!
the things i would do for that 59' and the ear for that TONE. No matter the set up he always gets an outstanding tone thats in the same vein.
Anytime i can listen to a Texas style trio i seem good for another go! Just the best here's...
I saw these guys that yr in MD. & PhilY Great shows :)
That little ole band from Texas!! But such a big , powerful sound! Nobody believed they would make it! They believed in their music! Billy 71 and still got it!!!
These guys are just tight. The rhythm is spot on.
Godspeed Dust!
"And then he took a job right here in Essen Germany". Only Billy G can say such a line and remain such a coooool geez. So rare to see Pearly Gates on stage, have to enjoy this!
Tone, taste and tenacity!
I LOOOOVE ZZ TOP!
Could listen to ZZ all day, any day!
All three make the BIG sound. I love these guys! Saw them in concert three times and about wet my pants. Best of the best!
RIP Dusty Hill, One of the best Bassists in the world
Man these guys can play still love them aftervall these years love the fact they have never sold out and
Blues had a baby, and they called it Rock & Roll- Muddy Waters. ZZ Top brought me joy, nothing more needs be told.
Thank you very Much ZZ Top.
No matter how many years go by, they never seem to age and the music is just as much fun to listen to as it was 20+ years ago !
Twice I got to see Lynerd Skynerd open for ZZ Top in Austin. Once at Frank Erwin center and the other was outdoors. It was great.
40+ for me, and you are exactly right.😏
Man they are the coolest dudes ever to form a band!!!!!
the rev'rund billy gibbons is working his magic! Blues giant, fusioned into blues rock later with a huge signature sound. MUSIC ICONS
Oh hell yeah! This is the $#it....This is is...The performance that speaks volumes! Billy and his Les Paul...raw and direct.
I didn't start catching ZZ Top till I was 30 on MTV and I had to have it. Seeing how they looked on this live is so different.
I saw them in Calgary (cowtown) in 1975 when I was 17, they were wearing cowboy suits, Awesome