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Hairball
Wow nice thanks.
Just listened to first song - Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers - and granted the audio quality isn't the greatest, but contrary to what dcba posted sounds quite impressive to me.
Perhaps he heard the 'less than impressive' story from a diehard Stones fan? Just saw ZZ Top again a few months ago, and they still sound 'less than impressive', in other words - fantastic!
Will listen to whole thing later, thanks again.
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Hairball
I recall during the Licks tour, Billy gave Keith a 'hot pink' or 'loud red' guitar as a gift which I saw Keith use at least once for Satisfaction I think.
Or was it neon green? haha
Can't find any info. or pics right now, but will continue looking...
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Hairball
I believe this is several years old, but now re-published 28 Oct 2015 .
Billy Gibbons talks about the Stones, Hendrix, Cream, Muddy Waters, and a bunch of other stuff.
Did anyone here see the Stones in Hawaii, 1972?
Billy Gibbon/ZZ Top
THE ROLLING STONES
The Stones had accepted an offer to make an appearance in Hawaii in 1972. It was three shows: a Friday night, a Saturday afternoon matinee and a Saturday evening. When the announcement was made it seemed that every band on the planet was vying to land the opening slot. Even today The Rolling Stones are ‘it’ as far as most bands are concerned. Somehow we got the call to take those three dates in Hawaii.
I remember walking out on stage in our standard attire of cowboy boots and a cowboy hat – which was something of a mystery to people back then – and someone in the front row shouted out: “Oh my God, they’re a country band!” Obviously that wasn’t particularly fashionable at the time. So we realised we had to get stuck in straight from the get-go to shake off this misleading image.
But we got along famously with the Stones and managed to hang out with them for a few extra days. We were just hanging out on the beach and sipping cool libations; Keith was totally living the rock’n’roll lifestyle at the time. But what a lot of people don’t know or realise is Keith’s unending devotion and calling to being what is true as a musician. That was very apparent then, although I have to say he was certainly a lot more colourful when it came to the extracurricular stuff.
More here: Billy G.
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Hairball
I believe this is several years old, but now re-published 28 Oct 2015 .
Billy Gibbons talks about the Stones, Hendrix, Cream, Muddy Waters, and a bunch of other stuff.
Did anyone here see the Stones in Hawaii, 1972?
Billy Gibbon/ZZ Top
THE ROLLING STONES
The Stones had accepted an offer to make an appearance in Hawaii in 1972. It was three shows: a Friday night, a Saturday afternoon matinee and a Saturday evening. When the announcement was made it seemed that every band on the planet was vying to land the opening slot. Even today The Rolling Stones are ‘it’ as far as most bands are concerned. Somehow we got the call to take those three dates in Hawaii.
I remember walking out on stage in our standard attire of cowboy boots and a cowboy hat – which was something of a mystery to people back then – and someone in the front row shouted out: “Oh my God, they’re a country band!” Obviously that wasn’t particularly fashionable at the time. So we realised we had to get stuck in straight from the get-go to shake off this misleading image.
But we got along famously with the Stones and managed to hang out with them for a few extra days. We were just hanging out on the beach and sipping cool libations; Keith was totally living the rock’n’roll lifestyle at the time. But what a lot of people don’t know or realise is Keith’s unending devotion and calling to being what is true as a musician. That was very apparent then, although I have to say he was certainly a lot more colourful when it came to the extracurricular stuff.
More here: Billy G.
Personally I have never understood why people want to open for someone like the Stones. Playing in front of fans who bought tickets to see another band who are legends is not something I would be up for if I am a musician.