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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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- ZZ Top reinvented themselves with their album Eliminator by incorporating synthesizers and sequencers while maintaining their bluesy sound.
- The band recognized the potential of music videos and embraced the opportunity to reach a wider audience through MTV.
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In this podcast episode, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top shares insights into their record 'Eliminator.' He talks about their influences, including the blues, Al Green, and Doug Sahm, and how these influenced their sound.
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