They are neither monotone nor manic- they just relate each stage of their musical career and bring them to life as a result. Gibbons, Hill & Beard make for charming figures in their own laconic way. But the meat & potatoes- the actual interviews and biography, etc- come off well too. There are even a few animated interludes! These are just little details, but these visual tricks help it stand out from more typical documentaries. Even the archival stills and news clippings get some pizzazz added to them, making certain figures stick out like they were stands, or switching between foreground and background focus. The documentary does have some nice visuals, which even work in some aerial shots and neat closeups that do not detract from the info being relayed. Those who opt for the DVD and Blu-Ray editions will get live performance segments from the Gruene Hall show and Ham Estate Archives as extras. That is not to mention rare archival footage of early ZZ Top, and cuts of the band’s performance at Gruene Hall in Texas. There are interviews with the band members, alongside talks with high-profile fans like Queens of the Stone Age Frontman Josh Homme and Actor Billy Bob Thornton. They had to begin somewhere, and that is where the new documentary ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band From Texas comes in to inform fans and newbies alike just how it all started.Īvailable on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital platforms as of Friday, Februonward through Eagle Rock Entertainment, the film is directed by Sam Dunn ( Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey 2005, Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage 2010) and traces ZZ Top’s history from their humble bar gig beginnings to their status as international superstars.
Even the sole beard-less member of the band still counts because it is in his name- Frank Beard.īut like most bands, ZZ Top did not come fully formed. Lead Guitarist Billy Gibbons and Bassist Dusty Hill have had them for so long it seems like they had them forever. It can even make them iconic- Axl Rose is the bandana man in Guns N’ Roses, KISS’ Gene Simmons is ‘The Demon’, and ZZ Top are the Band of Beards. Music may be an auditory experience, yet a strong visual look can go a long way for a musician.
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