Definition:
ZZ Top: Blues-rock band from Texas featuring guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill, and drummer Frank Beard. Formed in 1970 in Houston, the band's electric blues-based sound caught on with rock fans, and ZZ Top albums like Tres Hombres and Deguello made the band arena-rock favorites During the 1980s, the band's sound evolved and expanded to include more mainstream rock and pop elements, the result being that ZZ Top albums like Eliminator would shoot to the top of the charts. The band continues to record and tour into the 2000s, returning to their original trademark blues-rock bluster.
Also Known As: ZZ Top
Common Misspellings: zztop
