ZZ Top Extends TourZZ Top Extends TourWith drummer Frank Beard's return, revived band extends its run of summer and fall dates.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Explains His Absence as He Returns to TourZZ Top’s Frank Beard Explains His Absence as He Returns to TourTheir co-founding drummer was off the road for two months. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
ZZ Top Announces TourZZ Top Announces Tour2024's hardest-working classic rock band is looking to top itself in 2025. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
ZZ Top Live SongsZZ Top Live SongsIf there is one place this band feels at home, it's on the stage. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Led Zeppelin and ZZ Top Engineer Terry Manning Dies at 77Led Zeppelin and ZZ Top Engineer Terry Manning Dies at 77He also worked with Joe Walsh, Iron Maiden, Joe Cocker, Molly Hatchet and many others. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Best '80s Album: Round 2Best '80s Album: Round 2After scoring some impressive round-one victories, 16 albums move on to even tougher battles. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Frank Beard Takes Off Time Frank Beard Takes Off Time The band has recruited a fellow Texan to fill in on their current tour. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
1980's Most Important Rock Tours1980's Most Important Rock ToursRock's biggest acts entered the new decade with new lineups, new sounds and new facial hair. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons Likes It Better With Just ThreeZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons Likes It Better With Just ThreeHe tells UCR why it's an essential part of his formula.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
ZZ Top & Billy Gibbons Set ListsZZ Top & Billy Gibbons Set ListsGibbons' current tour finds him digging much deeper into ZZ Top's '70s catalog. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Billy Gibbons Plots New ZZ Top and Solo Music for 2025Billy Gibbons Plots New ZZ Top and Solo Music for 2025The guitarist also explains how a new single got his solo band back on the road. Gary GraffGary Graff
Which Classic Rock Acts Played the Most Concerts in 2024?Which Classic Rock Acts Played the Most Concerts in 2024?Some of rock's biggest names racked up a lot of frequent flier miles in 2024. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Gene Simmons, Justin Hawkins, Billy Gibbons Guest on New Stylistics AlbumGene Simmons, Justin Hawkins, Billy Gibbons Guest on New Stylistics AlbumSoul veterans’ ‘Falling In Love With My Girl’ also features Ron Wood, Steve Lukather, Shania Twain and more.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
ZZ Top and Billy Gibbons ToursZZ Top and Billy Gibbons ToursSolo dates will precede band shows early in the year across the U.S.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
ZZ Top Fan's Free Lifetime Tickets ZZ Top Fan's Free Lifetime Tickets He's been on the band's guest list since 1984.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
ZZ Top New Bassist StatusZZ Top New Bassist StatusElwood Francis says he’ll remain as long as he’s needed, but insists it will always feel weird.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Billy Gibbons Book ExcerptBilly Gibbons Book ExcerptAn exclusive excerpt from a new book about ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock StaffMatthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Win Tickets to See Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ TopWin Tickets to See Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ TopWe are your Classic Rock Concert Authority, so you know we want to get you hooked up with free tickets!Michael Dot ScottMichael Dot Scott
Skynyrd & ZZ Top Launch Tour Skynyrd & ZZ Top Launch TourThe Sharp Dressed Simple Man tour resumed in Savannah, Georgia.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Dusty Hill's House Hits MarketDusty Hill's House Hits MarketThe home's unique glass-and-metal design offers unobstructed views of the Texas countryside. Rob CarrollRob Carroll