Billy F Gibbons on How ZZ Top Adopted The Beard Look

Billy F Gibbons on How ZZ Top Adopted The Beard Look | The Big Interview

Рет қаралды 454,618

Жыл бұрын

Billy F Gibbons of ‪@zztop‬ talks with Dan Rather about how the band adopted their trademark beards, as well as how he ended up wearing his now iconic cap on The Big Interview!
Catch the full conversation on The Big Interview: www.axs.tv/channel/the-big-in...
Subscribe to AXS TV for more great music content: kzfaq.info?sub_c...
More from AXS TV:
Micky Dolenz Talks "The Monkees" AXS TV Debut | Now Listen: • Micky Dolenz Talks "Th...
Kenny Aronoff Unboxes "Scarecrow" by John Mellencamp | Vinyl Obsession: • Kenny Aronoff Unboxes ...
Simple Minds' Jim Kerr on 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' from The Breakfast Club | At Home and Social: • Simple Minds' Jim Kerr...
#zztop #billygibbons

Пікірлер: 375

@onemancinema4642 Жыл бұрын

I love Billy Gibbons. Excellent songwriter, guitarist and vocalist.

@monoped8437 Жыл бұрын

and....story teller

@jeffyoder8105 Жыл бұрын

BILLY G is all of the things mentioned and more 😊😅😮😊❤

@alexanderball6326 Жыл бұрын

I think hes the coolest senior citizen on earth

@jeffyoder8105 Жыл бұрын

Hey One man cinema I won't ask about your alias but I do pretty much agree with what you said about Billy Gibbons 😊😅❤😂

@adriantrusca1245 Жыл бұрын

Yes. Great satanic brutal death metal singer. Up there with Glenn Benton fron Deicide.

@leokimvideo Жыл бұрын

I love ZZ Top, they put out one album with all their hits, and the drummer who has no beard has the name Frank Beard.

@user-lz9ef9yy3g Жыл бұрын

What bearded girls they were

@kdvincent1982 Жыл бұрын

Every ZZ Top comment section has that one guy who has to mention how Frank has no beard as if no one ever said it before 🤦‍♂️

@user-lz9ef9yy3g Жыл бұрын

@@kdvincent1982 girl

@kdvincent1982 Жыл бұрын

@@user-lz9ef9yy3g queer

@BrSo-no3vz Жыл бұрын

What’s even more amazing is that Billy Gibbons doesn’t own a gibbons.

@jrgenholteng1529 Жыл бұрын

I just love his voice, both when he sings and when he talks!

@cherylbouvier9626 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. This is the most iconic band there is.

@williammetcalf7239 Жыл бұрын

absolutely!!

@TeleTonemonkey 3 ай бұрын

Perfectamundo uses auto-tune, unfortunately, and is virtually unlistenable! 😢

@junkmonkey9859 Жыл бұрын

Billy is the perfect Texan gentleman. I was tossed out on my own at 16, I became a man in Texas. Worked in a foundry, hot dipping steel in molten zinc for bridges and other large structures. Worked construction wheelbarrowing "mud" on 2x8 planks in soggy sites and shoveling that "mud" to the stucco monkeys up three stories of scaffolding, ride a motorcycle with "some guys", been shot at, lived with some Mexican dudes behind a Drive In" (think, Roadhouse) and saw a lot of things.... And that Little ol' Band from Texas, was always playing on the radio and in my mind. From there, I joined the USAF, retired in December of '92. So, yeah. I'm Texan, cuz Texas straightened me out. God bless Billy Gibbons, RIP Dusty Rhodes, keep Frank Beard safe, snd ZZ Top alive forever. And never forget SRV.

@stantheman9072 Жыл бұрын

Good story. Glad to hear it. However, it was Dusty Hill. Dusty Rhodes had a different kind of American Dream.

@junkmonkey9859 Жыл бұрын

@@stantheman9072LOL. Thanks for the correction. I knew that, but boomered it anyways!🤣

@jeffduncan9140 Жыл бұрын

I've worked in hot-dip galvanizing, too. It ain't easy work, for sure. At least that stink washes off, though.

@richardmendoza4389 Жыл бұрын

No matter how you slice it, Billy is the Real Deal. Legend. RIP Dusty. Hopefully, you're still making sweet music.

@jeffyoder8105 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't have said what you just did any better if I tried

@WastedTalent- Жыл бұрын

Feel a little silly for believing a hoax without confirming it now, eh?

@slasherdope8065 Жыл бұрын

That's why he chose who replaced him and that's why ZZ is still going. He is playing through the guys, he's always there.

@derekgiesbrecht-xp5yc Жыл бұрын

love the saying, 'no matter how you slice it."

@philtheheaterguy951 Жыл бұрын

What a great story! He’s a magnificent musician, and apparently a great diplomat!

@johnjohnson3709 Жыл бұрын

I got to meet him in 2021 and he was wearing that hat!! He was such a gentleman and asked if we could take a pic. It hangs on my wall. ❤️🎸

@joshuasteele4498 Жыл бұрын

Good storyteller with good stories to tell! Wish this was a much longer video

@stephenriggs8177 Жыл бұрын

I think the whole interview is about an hour. This is just a snippet.

@carolebarker2195 Жыл бұрын

@@stephenriggs8177 His memory and recollections are so incisive and spot on.

@modoc852 11 ай бұрын

Agree, I watched him do several interviews and he is excellent at keeping your attention with no stuttering or stammering.

@jonshaw4948 Жыл бұрын

Billy is a national treasure. God bless.

@deborahrauth7629 11 ай бұрын

You are right about that. Best singer song writer and musician. I'm sure going to miss him .

@deanmary1969 8 ай бұрын

Amen !

@Adi-megatron Жыл бұрын

Such a legend. Huge huge influence on everything what's great !

@bravotoomuch4218 Жыл бұрын

The Cameroon story gave me chills. How cool was that? Cameroon is my favorite soccer team from the African continent since 1982 and Roger Milla. Cheers from Texas, y'all.

@SVJROADSTER770 Жыл бұрын

I have to say he could be considered a Rock & Roll legend!

@markporter3522 Жыл бұрын

IS.

@twoblacklabs904 Жыл бұрын

Craig - “…COULD BE…?” Are you nuts? In the relatively short history of Rock guitar virtuosos, he’s without question in the top half of everyone’s list!

@jeffyoder8105 Жыл бұрын

Not sure where you have been Craig But ZZTOP are already in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 😊😅😂😮❤😊

@NigelTufnel612 Жыл бұрын

His status as a member of the Rock and Roll HOF equates to legendary status - in other words, he IS considered a legend.

@greenmanalishi6963 Жыл бұрын

I sure hope that was a joke

@paulscanter5562 Жыл бұрын

Billy Gibbons is always a great interview.

@lemhanback9595 Жыл бұрын

That was a cool hat swap story. His talent and his personality if why folks can't get enough of BFG.

@markfryer9880 Жыл бұрын

I had heard something of the beard story but not the hat. I had no idea that it came from Cameroon!

@pja-ok4714 Жыл бұрын

I really love ZZ Top! Their videos were killer...when I was a senior in High School in 1983 my best friend and I wanted nothing more than a ZZ Top key chain. Back then it said it all...

@markfryer9880 Жыл бұрын

I hear you mate! You and I were doing the same thing, except I was Downunder in Melbourne, Australia. What year was Legs released? Mark from Melbourne Australia

@pja-ok4714 Жыл бұрын

@@markfryer9880 Hi Mark, it was on Eliminator in 1984. My favourite album! She's Got Legs, Gimme All Your Lovin' and Sharp Dressed Man are such great songs, I still get excited listening to them! BTW I was in Melbourne in 2015 for a conference and visited the Indian Motorcycle shop there, I still have the cool shirt I bought! Really nice city, we had a lot of fun there. Anyway, ZZ Top just brings back great memories for me...

@tadibrothers3943JNS Жыл бұрын

Wanted the key Chain aswell . Had a VW Beetle as first car and Eliminator was one of my first cassettes I'd play in the car , great memories . How time goes by ....

@markfryer9880 Жыл бұрын

@@pja-ok4714 Did you get to enjoy our trams? What time of year were you in Melbourne, Australia?

@pja-ok4714 Жыл бұрын

@@markfryer9880 It was in November. There was a cool pub by the river, near a big pedestrian bridge, we went there repeatedly. I did enjoy it very much, but a different video comment I think!

@Tuinuiski Жыл бұрын

Great band, give 'em all your lovin' 😊❤️

@JT-py9lv Жыл бұрын

ZZ Top - Most favorite group for me since 1975 and Fandango release.

@brendaniebel1355 Жыл бұрын

Met him, in Houston Texas,in the 90s. What a gentleman. ❤, 2023, I'm still rocking to the zz. 🎸🎩📿, From MI. We love you.

@chuckcassidymusic Жыл бұрын

I'm smiling ear to ear listening to this story. Shows what a cool cat Billy G is.

@philokevetch8691 Жыл бұрын

Billy is something else. A gentlemen's gentleman.

@jerrypuckett6733 Жыл бұрын

The reverend Billy Gibbons is the epitome of COOL 😎.

@jerrypuckett6733 Жыл бұрын

Seen them 4 times. As good as RUSH in concert. Who I’ve seen 4 times also. 🤘🏼

@Itelkner Жыл бұрын

@@jerrypuckett6733 Both 3 piece bands that thump a big sound.

@jerrypuckett6733 Жыл бұрын

@@Itelkner fuck yes. I’ve probably seen 300 concerts in my 62 years. Those two are right at the top. ZZ TOP that is. Pun intended.

@wildcard9724 Жыл бұрын

And yes, he is an ordained minister!

@polo7155 Жыл бұрын

Saw ZZ Top in 1973 opening for Alice Cooper, and they were absolutely fantastic! Billy had his 10 gallon hat but no beard then, just just some thick sideburns...

@nolongerblocked6210 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoyed ZZ!! All through the 80s MTV & ZZ tried to make Dusty & Billy look like twin brothers in their video's.... and oh what great video's they were!! I graduated high school in '89, back when ZZ top were _huge_

@noisybarinavalon Жыл бұрын

Dan and Billy are both national treasures in their own right.

@Mister006 Жыл бұрын

Billy is so fantastic, and his music helped me see and experience life so differently so long ago!

@ragasthegascap1 Жыл бұрын

Billy still has his Southeast Texas accent.

@anthonyowsley8286 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE ZZTOP as a whole! I've often wondered how often they trimmed their beards.

@jackiefitzpatrick2906 Жыл бұрын

Dan Rather ! So excited to see you ! You made my day !

@grxengine6188 Жыл бұрын

I use to hang around Digital Services recording studio here in Houston where they use to record sometimes and I remember running into him in the big rehearsal hall where the ping pong table was and he was absolutely memorized by a huge collection of African masks he’d bought and had shipped to the studio. They were piled on the ping pong table. He was circling them, studying them and admiring them as if in a trance. You’re one of a kind, Billy. I swear.

@stevecowder4774 Жыл бұрын

Very cool interview with the legendary Gibbons. Always did have respect for the man and his success.

@whatsreal7506 Жыл бұрын

Incredible music by a legendary group! Awesomeness!

@elmono3939 Жыл бұрын

Billy is a good story teller. Good choice of words spoken in radio voice. Pleasure to listen to him ....

@TheRonald6524 Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen ZZtop at least twenty times. Love the band!!! Billy Gibbons,is one COOOOOOOL cat!!!!!!!!!👍🇨🇦👊

@pedraw Жыл бұрын

I've never heard that story either. Billy is the OG

@ahthisisgood Жыл бұрын

What classy guy. You can see he's comfortable in success and remains to himself.

@chrisdurante2544 Жыл бұрын

This guy is the shit. Hendrix agreed.

@edgeriderrocks8997 Жыл бұрын

I love Billy. He's amazing.

@dg-hughes Жыл бұрын

Hendrix didn't want Gibbons more than two steps away from him at all times.

@chrisdurante2544 Жыл бұрын

@@dg-hughes Thank you, i didn't realize they were that close..Actually, i grew up with these guys and did know they were aquainted until recently.

@JS-hd7ii Жыл бұрын

What a great man! God bless him!

@RickIfYoureNasty Жыл бұрын

I could listen to his stories all day long. Like that crazy uncle that comes home every once in a while with the most elaborate stories, but except this guy's are all true!

@alanchase63 Жыл бұрын

Down to earth as they come

@timmotel5804 11 ай бұрын

Excellent Interview!! Thank You I've seen them in concert twice, years ago.

@GetReferralsEveryTime 11 ай бұрын

what a well spoken guy. so good to hear

@calkelpdiver Жыл бұрын

Billy Gibbons, just a cool dude.

@paulscanter5562 Жыл бұрын

I wondered about the hat and where it came from more than the beards. Cool story!

@eivindgjengstjohansen9625 Жыл бұрын

His hair began to thin in the late 80s, he became bald in the early/mid 90's, only some hair back in the neck, that's why he is always seen with the cap in public

@paulhighbarger3356 Жыл бұрын

My sons and I got beer poured all over us by drunks at a concert at the Capitol Center in DC in 1994. The pit boss moved us to right side stage VIP section 5 feet from Billy and his guitars. Billy played several rifts throughout the night to my 12 year old son. Awesome to say the least. Nice guy, first class

@thielmangary Жыл бұрын

I was standing in a booth at a pro audio trade show some years back listening to a 5.1 mix of a ZZTop live show and someone came up just behind me on my left and stood there listening as well, when it was over he said to me “damn they’re pretty good aren’t they?” When I turned it was Billy standing there smiling. It was a cool moment.

@Awaywrdson Жыл бұрын

lol 😂 it was that simple !! Always wondered about that, thanks for the post, love ZZ TOP !! R.I.P Dusty Hill 😔 🙏

@user-co7dr3rl8b Жыл бұрын

I love the story about the cap. I had A good chuckle about it.

@markdoell1834 Жыл бұрын

Billy is the best. Hands down Rock.

@kellywilson8440 Жыл бұрын

Seen ZZTop in Jax florida Afterburner tour at the Veterans coliseum 1986 was quite a show and bought the ZZkey chains !

@TexasKid747 Жыл бұрын

As you probably know, Billy ( as a brother Texan I hope we are on the first name basis), that Hat trade was most likely the best Foreign Trade policy move with Camaroon, ever! Cheers from (north) Texas.

@guyforlogos Жыл бұрын

The man is a straight up cool guy. Sounds like a great interview.

@johnbatsch7938 Жыл бұрын

I saw him 2 summers ago, he sounded better singing live at that age than he did in the music videos as a young man. His voice has aged like a fine whiskey.

@williammetcalf7239 Жыл бұрын

Dude is a legend. Great story about the hat!!

@LCculater Жыл бұрын

Billy you are awsome !!!

@stingylizard Жыл бұрын

Just saw ZZ with Willie,down in Texas. When Billy started Pearl Necklace,the lady standing close by said " Look at all the happy girls dancing!"

@markfryer9880 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if she knew the double meaning behind Pearl Necklace?😂

@stingylizard Жыл бұрын

@@markfryer9880 Yes,she did! She looked at me and my bro,then pointed out the ones that had sped up their "dance in place" speed,alongwith those happy faces. Killer moment--salute that 50-something hottie for bringing it to our attention. What's sad,I wasn't even noticing 'till she pointed it out. I'm old...still,life can be really good sometimes!👍

@ronstoner1823 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, the absolute GREATEST band known to mankind in my lifetime, and quite possibly ever, past or future!

@Greg-om2hb Жыл бұрын

So happy to finally get the story behind the hat.

@dw6506 Жыл бұрын

I think I was at a couple of ZZ Top’s concerts in the 70s but I’m positive I went to one last year in north Ga. Dusty had past but I still enjoyed it very much

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I love ZZ top

@jimthomas1989 Жыл бұрын

WOW ! You had me under pressure !

@jeff95050 Жыл бұрын

What a story teller and what stories to tell. Love them all, but Mr. Gibbons has a way about him that's pure likable.

@danielpotter8957 10 ай бұрын

I could listen to his stories all day long.

@acemacgruber6593 Жыл бұрын

That little ol’ band from Texas.

@joebarr725 Жыл бұрын

I recently learned that ZZ Top came up with their name from the two most popular brands of rolling papers at the time - ZigZag and Tops.

@scottchristensen7863 11 ай бұрын

Great story teller, very charming

@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365 Жыл бұрын

"I had these leather moccasins that sounded just like him" - the greatest description of the Reverend Billy Gibbons' voice that I've ever heard

@ThisGuy7310 Ай бұрын

I love that answer😂

@b.murenthaler Жыл бұрын

Epic Beard ,Epic Group ! 👍👍👍👏

@michaelt3280 Жыл бұрын

I remember back in the 60s, I was in Port Arthur Tex. 3 guys came on stage. On was wearing a mini Mouse hat and all of a sudden all hell Broke Lose .It was ZZ TOP. Billy was the one with the HAT.💥💥💥.

@robertsenseman4339 Жыл бұрын

Great story love ,ZZ top saw them twice 70s and 80s

@crieff1sand2s Жыл бұрын

Saw ZZ in Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 on the Deguello tour they were fantastic & I have seen a few decent guitarists (Page,Blackmore,Young..etc) Billy was outstanding (as we're Dusty&Frank)....🎸🎛️🎙️🥁

@ilovebabyyoda712 8 ай бұрын

He’s a Legend! I got to see them with Lynyrd Skynyrd in September. It was an awesome show!

@sillysod33 29 күн бұрын

I grew up in the 80s in a tiny little town in the UK listening to ZZ Top. I just couldn’t get enough of them. Loved them then and I love them now. Three dudes bringing in the feeling, the groove and the style.

@officialbillygibbonschannel 26 күн бұрын

How are you doing today Sillysod? It's nice meeting you here!

@tomhairston4980 Жыл бұрын

ZZ Top and Billy Gibbons, both the best of all time

@gingebrien2408 Жыл бұрын

Great story. Thanks for the music

@Good-Enuff-Garage Жыл бұрын

LEGEND

@maureencora1 Жыл бұрын

Great Rock Band from Texas.

@TheoneandonlyEETFUK Жыл бұрын

What a voice

@shanibloome Жыл бұрын

Legends ❤

@deanl0 Жыл бұрын

How can you not like Billy Gibbons

@LaserRanger15 9 ай бұрын

Could listen to him tell stories all day.

@farrington7971 Жыл бұрын

Iv’e met Billy Gibbons he’s a very humble guy I guess you could call him a Texan Gentleman

@Theresa-eh5ue Жыл бұрын

We love you, ZZTOP.VERY 😎

@ricksegal3065 Жыл бұрын

Love Dan Rather's interviews!!!!

@byrdz2313 Жыл бұрын

fuckin love Billy Gibbons

@joeszabo4237 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!

@user-tt8yw2wm2f 10 ай бұрын

Oh that's good stuff !!!

@donharrold1375 Жыл бұрын

This guy is one of the last giants of 60s/70s guitar that’s still operating on full cylinders. Appreciate him guys!

@Summitclym Жыл бұрын

Great insights!

@MySundin13 Жыл бұрын

Billy is the Man!

@scotttaxdal5297 Жыл бұрын

That was a great story!

@azwris Жыл бұрын

Billy is a living legend and a true artist. I am still sad about Dusty. I always thought that they will be together until the end.

@Nebula37 2 ай бұрын

I love ZZ Top, and I love Dan Rather. Great combination.👍

@anthonymarshall9978 Жыл бұрын

After watching the video with Dan Rather sounds like a good down to earth man.

@SteelyDanimal 11 ай бұрын

Billy Gibbons and I have similar Gastro impulses. I’ve seen him at a Taqueria. I have seen him at a barbecue joint.

@TheOneTrueChris 11 ай бұрын

Two iconic Texans, Dan and Billy.

@starflash08 Жыл бұрын

one of the greatest axmen ever

@bobe3250 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Billy!

@stephenreid8290 Жыл бұрын

Billy is not dead. Dusty is the one that passed away.

@greatdaneacdc Жыл бұрын

I never heard the hat story ! Good one !

@guylanglois1802 Жыл бұрын

His last solo album Hardware Is killer

@onemancinema4642 Жыл бұрын

His work with Joshua Homme on Desert Sessions is great too.

@kylewood8327 Жыл бұрын

Both are excellent and worthy