Billy Gibbons Discusses ZZ Top History And More With Matt Pinfield on New & Approved

Texas blues legend Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top joined Matt Pinfield for an in-depth discussion for this episode of New & Approved. Matt and Billy start off by discussing the 2019 documentary "ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas," which is a must-see for any ZZ Top fan. We then travel back in time as Billy discusses his earliest days in music from seeing Elvis at 5-years-old to sitting in on a B.B. King session at 7-years-old. Through his exposure to music during his childhood, Billy was destined to be a blues and R&B fanatic. We also learn about the Houston, Texas music scene as Billy began his music career. Prior to ZZ Top, he was a member of the band The Moving Sidewalks, who were heavily inspired by The 13th Floor Elevators. With The Moving Sidewalks, Billy also formed a fascinating friendship with Jimi Hendrix. Billy also discusses how ZZ Top's longtime guitar tech Elwood Francis stepped in after Dusty Hill's passing. This was one of Dusty's last wishes. Be sure to keep up with Billy Gibbons and ZZ Top at https://billygibbons.com/ #BillyGibbons #ZZTop #mattpinfield #NewAndApproved