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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1973 - July: ZZ Top “Tres Hombres”
Description: Yes, those bearded wonders, the trio of ZZ Top would find their breakthrough hit in LaGrange off their third album entitled Tres Hombres. With Billy Gibbons on guitar, Dusty Hill on bass, and Frank Beard (ironically the only member without a beard) on drums, ZZ Top would begin their climb to stardom via Texas blues/rock with this album. ZZ Top started in 1969 in Houston, Texas and are still playing together today after 50 years.
We hope you enjoy this treat from the Texas blues trio as much as we do.
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