Author: Frank Beard
Brand: UNI DIST CORP (MUSIC)
Features:
- Condition: Used, Very Good
- Format: DVD
- Color; Dolby; DTS Surround Sound; DVD; NTSC
Format: Multiple Formats
Package Dimensions: 13x172x80
Release Date: 24-06-2008
Details: Amazon.com
That Little Ol Band from Texas comes up big in ZZ Top: Live from Texas, a concert recorded in Dallas in November, 2007. The hirsute trio (guitarist Billy Gibbons, bass player Dusty Hill, drummer Frank Beard) has been at it for nearly four decades now, and notwithstanding their synth-tinged commercial breakthrough in the 80s, they havent changed a whole lot in that time–not that thats a bad thing, as ZZ Top is still essentially a fine, gut-bucket blues band. In the course of this 80-minute gig, they dig deep into the back catalogue, mixing in tunes from 70s albums like Tres Hombres, Rio Grande Mud, and Fandango, as well as more recent items from the multi-platinum Eliminator. Their themes (cars, women, good barbeque) are as eternal as their beards are long (well, not Beards beard; the fact that he doesnt have one remains a source of ironic amusement), their shtick is effortlessly cool, their presentation is minimal (calling Gibbons and Hills moves “dancing” would be a major stretch), and their stage show is modest by Big Rock Show standards; the crowd eats it all up, especially when the band careens into a set-closing string of hits including “Legs,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” “La Grange,” and, of course, “Tush.” This is the only ZZ Top concert performance out there, and while it has occasional shortcomings (in terms of both performance and technical aspects), its a fine example of a veteran band that remains a potent live attraction despite long-dwindling clout as record sellers.
Bonus material is highlighted by Gibbons, Hill, and Beard playing poker while reminiscing about everything from opening for the Rolling Stones and the menagerie (buzzards, longhorn steer, tarantula, etc.) that accompanied the band on a long ago tour to Paula Abduls attempt to teach the boys some dance steps (the results speak for themselves). Their version of Jimi Hendrixs “Foxey Lady” is pretty cool, too. –Sam Graham
Product Description
Live from Texas 2007 is a Live DVD by ZZ Top with 18 crowd pleasing rip roaring tracks includes “Got Me Under Pressure”, “Waitin’ for the Bus”, “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide”, “Cheap Sunglasses”, “Pearl Necklace”, “Heard It on the X”, “Just Got Paid”, “Blue Jean Blues”, “Gimme All Your Lovin'”, “Sharp Dressed Man”, “Legs” and more, plus Bonus Track the Jimi Hendrix classic “Foxy Lady”.
UPC: 780177745057
