They released their first single, "Salt Lick", in 1969, and side B contained the song "Miller's Farm" both songs were credited to Gibbons. ZZ Top was managed by Waxahachie-native Bill Ham, who befriended Gibbons a year earlier. The original line-up formed in Houston, Texas by Gibbons, organist Lanier Greig (died February 2013) and drummer Dan Mitchell. 1.5 Critical acclaim and retrospective releases (2004–2011).1.2 First decade and signature sound (1973–1982).As a group, ZZ Top possesses 11 gold records and 7 platinum (13 multi-platinum) records their 1983 album, Eliminator, remains the group's most commercially successful record, selling over 10 million units. ZZ Top was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
ZZ Top's musical style has changed over the years, beginning with blues-inspired rock on their early albums, then incorporating New Wave, punk rock and dance-rock, with heavy use of synthesizers. Since the release of the band's debut album in January 1971, ZZ Top has become known for its strong blues roots and humorous lyrical motifs, relying heavily on double entendres and innuendo. Etheridge's departure issued primarily from his unwillingness to be bound by a recording contract. The band and its members went through several reconfigurations throughout 1969, achieving their current form when Hill replaced bassist Billy Etheridge in February 1970, shortly before the band was signed to London Records. The band consists of guitarist and lead vocalist Billy Gibbons, bassist and co-lead vocalist Dusty Hill, and drummer Frank Beard. ZZ Top (pronounced "Zee Zee Top") is an American blues rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas.
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