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However, it was initially formed at Huston by Lanier Grieg, Dan Mitchell, and Billy Ethridge.

But since the king is technically 'on top,' ZZ Top was born. The band members are Dusty Hill, who is the vocalist, Frank Beard as the drummer, and Billy Gibbons, who is the guitarist and the bands’ leader. By the time, punk arrived, ZZ Top were largely neglected by Peel and when he reviewed their latest single, Legs, on Round Table, that was broadcast on 15 February 1985, he described the song as terrible stuff. ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members and Houston, Texas natives ZZ Top might not immediately come to mind when you. Despite this, he played the single on his shows in 1972. Whilst reviewing their Francene single in Singles, published in Disc & Music Echo on 10th June 1972, he described the band as sounding like the Rolling Stones, even mentioning the single reminiscent of "Brown Sugar" - right down to some of the little production details. Gibbons formed ZZ Top in late 1969, and quickly settled on bassist/vocalist Dusty Hill and drummer Frank 'Rube' Beard, both members of the band American Blues. ZZ Tops early sound was rooted in blues but eventually grew to exhibit contemporary influences. Formed in 1969, the group consists of Billy Gibbons (guitar and vocals), Dusty Hill (bass and vocals), and Frank Beard (drums and percussion). Peel played the band's material in the 70's, when they were more of a blues-inspired rock band. ZZ Top was formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas with original members Lanier Greig (bass, organ), Dan Mitchell (drums), and lead singer/guitarist Billy Gibbons. ZZ Top is an American rock band from Houston, Texas.