Yes its tribute time again!
This time its ZZ Top, the bearded Texan known for amazing lyrics like "she's got legs, and she knows how to use them", will soon be spinning a tribute album that includes such artists as Nickelback, Steven Tyler, Wolfmother, Daughtry, Filter and of course.. more. In all sincerity this is about the most perfect tribute cast for this band ever. Cept it could use a bit of Kid Rock for finesse.
Quotes from Billy Gibbons ZZ guitiarist…
Of course, we were stunned, flattered and humbled…and also very intrigued,” Billy “We rang up some of our pals, spilled the secret, and we got the good guys on the record. And gals! There’s some very impressive women on here, too.”
“We’re very fortunate that it all came together as easily as it did,” continues Gibbons. “In the crazy world of rock ‘n’ roll, it’s not unusual for people to be on another planet, out on tour, they can’t be reached, whatever. But everybody jumped in very quickly and wanted to be a part of it. The song selections were a smooth process. I was prepared for trouble, with 12 bands all wanting to play "La Grange’ [laughs] But everybody had their own favorite ZZ Top song they wanted to do. There was no fighting over who was going to do what.”
“One by one, these crazy interpretations of ZZ Top started arriving. Each one had its own special personality,” assesses Billy, who knows a thing or two about personality. “All in all, this package has a wide range of appeal that is most entertaining. Some people might say ‘amusing,’ but I think ‘entertaining’ is the operative word. It’s difficult to find records these days that you want to listen to from beginning to end, but this album jumps out and really grabs you. Some bands you might know, others you might not, but I think you’ll enjoy what they’ve done with our songs. I know I have.”
Due out October 11, here is the track list
01. “Sharp Dressed Man” – The M.O.B. (Mick Fleetwood, Steven Tyler, Jonny Lang & John McVie)
02. “Gimme All Your Lovin’” – Filter
03. “Tush” – Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
04. “Legs” – Nickelback
05. “Cheap Sunglasses” – Wolfmother
06. “Got Me Under Pressure” – Duff McKagan’s LOADED
07. “Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers” – Coheed & Cambria
08. “Just Got Paid” – Mastodon
09. “Rough Boy” – Wyclef Jean
10. “Waitin’ for the Bus / Jesus Just Left Chicago” – Daughtry
11. “La Grange” – Jamey Johnson