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69camfrk
03-14-2017, 5:16pm
Since my 12 yo son has my musical taste, he wanted to see them, so off we go here in a few. I haven't seen them since the 80's, but am hearing they are good as ever. Will report back later!!!!:seasix:
04 commemorative
03-14-2017, 5:22pm
Awesome
Jeff '79
03-14-2017, 5:27pm
Man ! I hope you have front rows !

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Bill
03-14-2017, 5:33pm
I've seen them several times, including a last minute decision to see them perform on Y2K. People were so scared of a computer meltdown, the show that would have normally been a sellout wasn't sold out at all. Bought nice lower prom seats from a scalper at well below face value the day of show.
snide
03-14-2017, 5:46pm
Saw them in Nashville, in 2003, during the Corvette's 50th Anniversary bash. They put on a great show then.

:cheers:
MrPeabody
03-14-2017, 5:48pm
I've seen them more times than any other band. Maybe 30-35 times since the early 70s. Always a good show. :seasix:
boracayjohnny
03-14-2017, 8:58pm
Very cool, James. More cool, your son has good taste in music. :seasix:
69camfrk
03-14-2017, 10:17pm
Here is the after show report. That little ol' band from Texas was ON FIRE!! I hadn't seen them since the 80's, and they haven't missed a beat. Billy and Dusty were both great on the vocals, Frank was tearing up the skins, and Billy's guitar work was just damn amazing. My son had a great time, and for his first concert, I'm not sure anyone could have topped them. No pun intended!:D Good times!:seasix:
Dan Dlabay
03-15-2017, 2:55am
Went to see them last August. It was a good show.:cert:
69camfrk
03-15-2017, 4:37am
Apparently, Billy Gibbons likes the food here in town too. Never had lunch there, but their brefffust burritos are off the chain.:seasix:

ZZ TOP's Billy Gibbons says Warner Robins taco joint "is tops" | The Telegraph (http://www.macon.com/news/local/article138468748.html)
simpleman68
03-15-2017, 2:16pm
Friend of mine has jammed with them a few times in the 80s and was really impressed to see they were really down to earth guys that just like cute chicks and playing guitar.
Scott
69camfrk
03-15-2017, 2:31pm
Friend of mine has jammed with them a few times in the 80s and was really impressed to see they were really down to earth guys that just like cute chicks and playing guitar.
Scott

I figured Billy had a friend here in town since well, The Taco Shed ain't exactly on the beat and path. It caters mostly to the base and is right out the south end of the wire. There was a band called "Doc Holliday" here years ago, and I guess the guy that played guitar for them is the friend. During the show, someone passed up a "Tres Hombres" album inbetween songs with a sharpie, and Billy picked it up, and they all signed it right then. You are right, they are good dudes. I've loved their music since I was a kid. My cousin bought me "Deguello" when I was 13. Still have it, and not a scratch on it.:seasix:
Mike Mercury
03-15-2017, 2:59pm
http://i.imgur.com/u8TRkBV.jpg
MrPeabody
03-15-2017, 3:43pm
http://i.imgur.com/u8TRkBV.jpg

That's about what they looked like the first time I saw them.:yesnod:
Bill
03-21-2017, 11:44pm
Just saw them tonight at the Houston Rodeo. NRG Stadium has crappy accoustics, but the little old band from Texas gave as good as they could, considering, including a Johnny Cash cover.

Truthfully, I wouldn't have gone, but I got asked to be the designated driver, so what the heck.....
NCC-1701
03-22-2017, 5:51am
I've saw them several times great show. One of my favorite songs..


ZZ Top - My Head's In Mississippi (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - YouTube
Dave
03-22-2017, 7:51am
Since my 12 yo son has my musical taste, he wanted to see them, so off we go here in a few. I haven't seen them since the 80's, but am hearing they are good as ever. Will report back later!!!!:seasix:

They're certainly not as nimble as ever, but they can still rock it out pretty well.
C5SilverBullet
03-22-2017, 9:02am
They played the rodeo last night in Houston, heard it was great.
WalkerInTN
03-22-2017, 9:57am
http://i.imgur.com/u8TRkBV.jpg

Funny to look at that pic & think about the song "Sharp Dressed Man". :funnier:

Saw them twice when I lived in Houston at the old Summit. Killer shows. :yesnod:
Allan
03-22-2017, 10:37am
Saw them in Nashville, in 2003, during the Corvette's 50th Anniversary bash. They put on a great show then.

:cheers:

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lspencer534
03-22-2017, 4:55pm
I thin it's ironic that the only member of the band without a beard...is Frank Beard.
Jeff '79
03-22-2017, 7:33pm
I love me the first three on this little gem.
I was 10 yrs old when this came out.... Damn:dance:

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