Billy Gibbons Interview | Hot Sauce Secrets | ZZ Top | Thomann

A genuine talk with the reverend Billy F Gibbons himself. He explains how it was possible for ZZ Top to stay together for more than 50 years, his new solo release and other important lessons on groove ;)
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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:29 Magnatone Amps | A bit of history
1:35 Magnatone Amps | Why Billy and ZZ Top play them
2:55 Magnatone Super 15 | Talking
3:30 Magnatone Super 15 | Playing Harmonica
3:42 Hohner Harps and how to play harp with a beard
4:38 Which band or artist would play at Billy's funeral?
5:35 The rumour about Jimi Hendrix teaching Billy Gibbons the intro to Foxy Lady
7:07 Billy Gibbons and his fondness of hot sauces
7:50 Billy Gibbons - a man of thousand pockets
8:12 The Big Bad Blues - Billy's new solo release
12:44 The surprise appearance in Back to the Future III
13:43 How the director of Back to the Future III was confused by the bearded men appearing on his lot
15:13 The story of the spinning guitar strap
15:42 How Missin' Yo' Kissin' was written
18:03 Billy Gibbons - Missin' Yo' Kissin' | Playing
19:46 Touring and 50 years with ZZ Top
20:40 Live vs. Studio for ZZ Top
21:48 If Billy Gibbons was a wrestler, what would his entrance theme song be?
22:22 Thanks Billy!
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[@shanewright2772]

He's just so relaxed, articulate and clearly intelligent. A new ZZ Top album wouldn't go astray, either....

[@dmac-333]

Legend get thrown around a lot, but the Rev is a true legend 🤟🏻

[@Steph-de6ne]

A living Legend of a man. I grew up and started playing guitar whit ZZ Top tunes.

[@Superjet113]

Wow, what a honor this must of been for you Andy to interview the Reverend Billy F. Gibbons in person. Grew up on ZZtop and saw them twice in a 3 month period in 1980, they were that great. Congrats and Billy is looking good!

[@kosarsakic1982]

It is physically impossible for anyone to be cooler than Reverend Willie G.

[@RangKlos]

What a likeable gentleman he is.

[@kenwilkerson7909]

Intelligent man What knowledge and endurance he and his band has!

[@Craig_Fussell]

Billy Gibbons really is a musicologist and Southern Gentleman. Can’t wait to see ZZ Top on their 50th anniversary tour! Thanks for sharing! 🤙🏻😎🎸🎼

[@ninjaturtlesfan6049]

ZZ Top's first album is "ZZ Top's first album"

[@stephenslusser2895]

I know, it’s like Billy just knew that people gonna want more of this ! Also, check out the album sleeve front. Nothing wild, like most albums of the day. Just a photograph of Pearly Gates.

[@randyvanvliet226]

Two classics in the music industry. Well done on the interview. Billy was around and in his prime when MTV started. "Sharp Dressed Man", " Gimme all your Loving" "Tube Snake Boogie", "Pearl Necklace" great Blues!

[@hellosailoreffectsofficial]

Hell yeah been excited for this one 🤘 Billy is absolutely the epitome of cool

[@markschattefor6997]

ZZ Top is Übercool,

[@guitarocd9984]

That's got to be surreal. That's the Tres Hombres guy. The soundtrack of my youth. You lucky dog. I want Billy Gibbons to be my friend.

[@daverenee6028]

Two Charming fellows from different times and continents - great respectful interview of the Legand

[@pedromoose8860]

Man! BFG... I could listen to this dude all day!! At once, he relaxes me and inspires me :)

[@toddflowers8052]

Congrats Andy I think this the best interview of BG that I've ever seen ! Cheers !

[@arvisfletcher962]

I have seen zztop live in Denver way back in the 80s it was awesome I couldn't believe the sound of they amps

[@jcsk8]

The man. The legend!

[@rolandjgutierrez7737]

This is one the best interviews I have ever watched it was great Mr. Gibbens Is one intelligent dude i could listen to talk or play all day.....Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico usa.

[@rhllnm]

Saw them for the first time at Sandia Pueblo a few years ago, along with Jeff Beck.

[@tomdameek]

Oh you lucky so and so. Fantastic interview with a genuine gent. 👍🎸

[@hearpalhere]

Not gonna lie... I'm jealous :-) Billy Gibbons is one of the coolest guitarists ever and just so cool as a person too. Really enjoyed the interview, thank you for posting this!

[@joesatchton212]

No question that this 69 year old legend oozes more genuine cool from his toes than nearly every other "celebrity" out there, musician or otherwose - especially those born in the last 30 or so years. I can't even dream about being as cool as Billy G. if I ever reach his age. And sure as hell I won't be as sharply dressed. Rock on forever brotha....

[@arpeerichard7397]

I love you Billy. Your are my guitar hero.

[@asteroideb54]

This INTERWIEW and DOCUMENTARY is verry interesting for me.....THANK YOU VERRY MUCH.....SEE YOU

[@BenCoombs]

Great interview Andy!! Mr. Gibbons is a treasure!!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Cheers Ben! //Andy

[@RyanWright]

Got to love some Billy Gibbons!

[@enricosala5316]

THIS IS ROBUST, ANDY!! BG IS THE LEGEND.. BUT YOU ARE ALSO WAY SO SHINY!!⭐️

[@BrianBower]

He is awesome to listen to. Great video

[@asteroideb54]

Good Afternoon Thomann's Guitars & basses, thanks for this documentary/vidéo.....good surprise.....Hello Billy you are my old friend.........i 'm also fan many many groups music.....BLUES rythm and blues and rock and jazz and country

[@Steven_SK]

Wow... just wow!

[@Oilid]

Wow... Such a Legend... Wow!!!! 😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

It was such a pleasure. I learned so much from my guitar hero. //Andy

[@Oilid]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses To "play in the pocket", you have to have a lot of pockets for exemple!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

That’s why Billy is so good at it! //Andy

[@Mainly-boy-outdoors]

I love Billy gibbons and Dusty Hills beards!!

[@arekpocicki5681]

great hosts

[@triplesevensix291]

Keep those sidewalks moving Rev! ;) Great stuff Andy.

[@ja7941]

My idol true legend would just be such an honor to meet

[@TheGuitarMan71]

Billy is the coolest guy I know

[@mars6433]

EPIC !!

[@georgewatts9361]

Billy is awesome.

[@sixstring3639]

Love Billy and Zz. Tejas are still their best album.

[@NeovitaMusic]

Legend !

[@metalmulisha0143]

What do you say to a man like this... I'd just cry and wouldn't manage to get words out

[@asteroideb54]

Billy you are verry intelligent man and good Musicien.......

[@michaelmarshall1713]

Reverend Wille G ? A man that seems very cool calm and happy to sit talk, play and show that he is unfazed even after 50 years of Cruising in the Top.

[@rtsmudge7251]

Wow! He really is a living legend. Sounds like a thoroughly nice chap too. That guitar playing and tone!!!! That harmonica sound!!!! Blimey!

[@pitaorj]

the man! he´s the man!

[@quadfather_]

Andy - that was fantastic!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thanks Nick! //Andy

[@blankpallet2435]

his majesty I bet your shaking lol

[@tedkay_music]

nice!

[@HugoRenaultFilm]

Best man alive!

[@triplesevensix291]

Legend Andy! Billy Gibbons aint too shabby either! Lol. ;)

[@MutethatBozo]

Good stuff! :)

[@icebob8555]

Class act

[@barkingstarz4730]

Rev Willy G ...the feel of Keith Richards, B.B.’s sting, Eric Johnson’s technical knowledge!

[@Jedizen07]

LOVE The Reverened Willy G.

[@jeevahnknight797]

Bavaria and the Bayou City! My hometown Hero still bad and beyond nationwide!

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

What a dude!

[@Holi-bc8qe]

Billy one of the last really cool musicians, time flies by but the good old days never come back.

[@Redbelo]

At 5:30 min Tomman said Burger King after ZZ mentioned BB king Albert king , lol he so nervous lol

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Ohh Andy wasn't that nervous. That's his british humour and I love him for that. Lukas, our camera guy nearly laughed out loud when Andy told burger king with that dumb face. :-D //cheers, Kris

[@robbrady4649]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Burger King played with BBQue, two great forgotten bluesmen 😉

[@Redbelo]

I found very funny

[@jeffliberatore3759]

I thought it was terribly disrespectful to vintage blues players. Not funny at all.

[@JRP3music]

It would be cool to see a Synergy Magnatone module.

[@coreym2948]

Cool Stuff Andy ... I've met Billy a couple of times.. cool cat huh ? .. lol never seen ya so nervous... great interview kid.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Cheers Corey! //Andy

[@rubentrevino6288]

Sweet video mate

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

I had a pretty good time and Billy and I are still in contact. //Andy

[@pedalscapes]

Cool! :)

[@Terry3Gs]

Yes ... you lucky dog you Andy !!! :)

[@MrPoilleke]

Wow Andy! I wish l was a fly on the wall!

[@ramirorobles9746]

God what a nice guy

[@MikeLute]

Legen wait for it DARY! Great interview. And you had the opportunity to make a backstage delivery to a ZZ TOP gig - that`s something to tell your grandchildren one day- BTW Billy has such a pleasant voice - he could recite a telephone book and I would listen to it for hours.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Man, that voice has its own post code. //Andy

[@omgsolikevalleygirl]

nice voice

[@borz666]

love him to bits, but......... Live he still uses his JMP-1 Marshall rig. ( you even got it on video when you dropped off his pedals)

[@Grim177]

There is also a Magnatone Super 59 head used in conjuncture with the JMP-1 in that rig.

[@thomasguerra6810]

Tio Billy with the travel bottle of Tajin in his jacket like a real tejano!

[@asteroideb54]

Billy you are fantastic LEGEND for me......... you are good man......sincerely........i'm mélomane septuagénaire

[@ianwalsh9552]

Man. The best chilli is a guy called hammy heywood from scarborough uk .

[@JRP3music]

Man, I was hoping to hear the Magnatone Super Fifteen demo.

[@JRP3music]

@Richard Driskill I just found out ZZ Top is coming to Kalamazoo Wing's Stadium. Hope I can afford the tickets.

[@JRP3music]

@Richard Driskill Hopefully they will have some good prices for Kalamazoo. Part of the pricing goes with the venue and demographics of the area.

[@hoboroadie]

We have been advised that the Magnatone stereo vibrato has been brought back for the service of mankind. Don't know about you all, but I am going to have to rustle up some more side work.

[@MetalHeadHippie]

Have Mercy . Your lucky man Andy. Sweet interview Bro. TY Mr. Gibbons for all those wonderful years of ear porn.

[@iiWNMii]

12:41 Billy talks about his performance on Back to the Future.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Oh yes he does! Double back, baby! //Andy

[@rickshipman9279]

Wishing for a mag for Christmas

[@martijnvaassen]

Have mercy

[@PooNinja]

will ZZ Top switch to the evertune bridge in the studio ??? awesome interview Andy :)

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Bit late for questions.... 😉 From knowing how billy regards new technology, I would say he is open to anything! //Andy

[@PooNinja]

I’ll ask him myself when I see him next ✌🏽😂

[@SixStingsDarko]

Whatever gear Billy uses, he sound the same :)

[@davids9192]

Could be anyone behind that beard!

[@thesoulshakers]

Did Andy say "burger king" ?

[@betongkonsultivastab5553]

Hahaha yes.. epic

[@knight2255]

lol, I couldn't believe he said that, Gibbons didn't look amused

[@jeffliberatore3759]

Yes... what an asshole......

[@PeteCarlton]

@@knight2255 He didn't hear lol

[@nancygabrielafrutos7048]

Buenos dias

[@tomaspavelka6469]

ah ah ah ah.. Billy is God!

[@MeTeddyCa]

What-❤️❤️the only musician next to jeff lynne i Wanna meet

[@bebenavole]

who is we? 5:32 burger king

[@snakelover7703]

I know. What was that about?

[@alsacrime4806]

Another King.

[@timothyplonk4266]

The coolest guitar player ever is Billy Gibbons.

[@Guitarjosii]

7:41 I wonder what "Motykie Herschel" means

[@qua7771]

Is that his real hair?

[@paulyb-englishmaninhangzho3609]

I bet they ain’t cheap sunglasses!

[@lotusmark2]

😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳🤘🤘🤘

[@paulj0557tonehead]

Only thing missing is a Bob Ross in place of that (t)

[@JoeMcPlumber]

Billy's on a mission from God

[@edwardhenry3158]

Is Bill Lee miss speaking of the Hammond B3 organ player Mike Flanagan or does he mean Mike Finnegan because there have been some great B3 organ players in the day my top three are Gregg Allman Bobby Whitlock Booker TAnd number four would be mike Finnegan who has played on a lot of records Dave Mason Les Dudek and on and on

[@motoputz3201]

the reverand is quite the salesman

[@justinstearns9723]

motoputz Hell I’d buy whatever he’s selling

[@triplesevensix291]

With a little more time & practice this Gibbons dude could really go far! ;) Lol.

[@DanJanTube]

I'll buy whatever this guy's selling. Records? Hot sauce? A marine band harmonica? Sure.

[@ae3898]

German "hot sauce" = something like ketchup with a little pinch of black pepper added.

[@hvafaenskaljeghete1800]

By living 50 years more?

[@KonaMark1]

This fuckin’ guy...

[@guydelusignan4272]

I'm gonna find me a blonde haired mama, In a Jeep with a German Shepherd by her side. I'm gonna find me a blonde haired mama, With boots and a forty-four on her side. And if I ain't too high or used up, I'll have her take me for a groovy little hippie ride.

[@danielstapleton8875]

He didn't feel like playing.....,