Yes I got to see ZZ Top in 1976 in Fort Worth Texas. Back then, I don't remember a lot of computer aided backgrounds tracks in their songs. I think it was just turned up load amps with sounds coming out of a guitar and a bass along with the drum set. To me, they were the best in those days.
Largo MD was capitol center saw them an many others there till it got torn down 20 yrs ago saw Elvis there lol . I was 12 . Had very cool mom. Now I'm 60 taking care of the lady. Turned her on to several shows have great life peace
When Top was cool and wasn't full of themselves. Those were the days when Gibbons still had a great voice, not the eating gravel one he now has. IF he started over today he'd never get that far.
Anyone notice how long Frank's hair was? There are photos of this era where it's down to his waist! He didn't need a beard, 'cause that's his last name!
Saw them play this in 1974 at Winterland SF. They were second on the bill to Steve Miller who was touring behind his Joker album. The version they played that night was way better, more faithful to the album version that has a cool "strut" pacing. Perhaps a touch of "white line fever" to this one? Oh well, the "Double Down Live DVD" I think has them at their vintage finest, it's a 1980 show from Europe. Absolutely stunning and very high quality audio rendition. Combine that one with the '08 Live in Texas and you've got the bases covered.
