
The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers 398 - ZZ Top - Eliminator - Billy Gibbons
Oct 21, 2020
ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons discusses how the band reinvented themselves with their album Eliminator. They talk about the unique sound of the album, the process behind its creation, maintaining their image, and the influence of their manager. They also share interesting anecdotes about their music in commercials and their friendship with guitar legend Jeff Beck.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Birthday Celebration, Theme Song Contest, and Introduction to the Record
01:44 • 2min
Billy Gibbons: Early Life and Musical Journey
03:33 • 14min
Creating the Unique Sound of 'Eliminator'
17:25 • 5min
Creating the Album 'Eliminator'
21:55 • 19min
Sharp Dressed Man and Maintaining Image
40:25 • 23min
Discussing 'Dirty Dog' and the Poppy Nature of the Song
01:03:05 • 8min
Various Uses of Music in Commercials and the Influence of Their Late Manager
01:11:06 • 2min
Exploring the Earth and Unruly Teenagers
01:12:56 • 7min
