Guitarist Reacts to ZZ Top - LA Grange (REACTION)

[@4Jeffomatic]

I refer to songs like this as "preludes to a speeding ticket."

[@mikelucey5035]

Why? A race to La Grange?

[@4Jeffomatic]

@@mikelucey5035: "La Grange" is, along with being a rock and roll song, considered part of the genre known as "boogie"... and as such, it has the upbeat tempo that tends to make me push down on the gas pedal when I drive. Another "prelude to a speeding ticket" is Golden Earring's "Radar Love."

[@johnstivaly1170]

@@mikelucey5035haha love that

[@skwervin1]

And they get this sound with just the three of them

[@lucretiadewberry9378]

I did get a speedy ticket!

[@geokaragiannis]

This was first recorded 50 years ago and it’s just as amazing today... I wonder how many songs of today will endure that milestone of 50 and still sound fresh...

[@KevinSago-rs1ys]

All Southern Rock will live on in infamy because it's that good. LYNYRD SKYNYRD must be put on the same pedestal. Both are ROCK GODS!

[@zztopyoungblood]

Very few,if any at all

[@geobrah1957]

ZZ Top has such a powerful, and incredibly unique sound

[@kingscorpion7346]

considering there's only 3 members!

[@Chilipotamus]

Billy Gibbons is one of the coolest people to walk the planet. His playing is as sharp as his style and wit, I'd love to have a few beers with him or any of the three, really. One of the consummate American bands, imo

[@Itelkner]

@Chilipotamus "His playing is as sharp as his style and wit..." BANG on! Great comment! Billy, being the gregarious and magnanimous fellow he is, would gladly sit down for beers with you, offer his knowledge and chat freely. But he'd stipulate that you match pace with him in the hotsauce department...

[@trustyaxe]

Almost had the chance to hang with him in Dallas...a relationship break up messed up my chances. Not my relationship...the relationship with a millionaire of someone in our family. Was so close!!! Oh, well...shit happens.

[@rifki9055]

ZZ TOP one of the greatest 3 man bands of all time! Jimi Hendrix once said that Billy Gibbons was his favorite guitarist! 🔥 👏

[@Gibbetoo]

i second that, you have to be on point with only three band members.

[@mikewitcombe6507]

TRUTH!!!! 🇺🇸💪🇺🇸👊🇺🇸

[@jasonstone1938]

Hendricks also liked Terry Kath from C.T.A.

@@jasonstone1938 For those reading and wondering, I'll save you some googling: CTA is Chicago. They only went by "Chicago Transit Authority" for their debut album.

[@Mr05Chuck]

Rush is the only other three man band that is better IMHO

[@vickiroman921]

I loved watching your face discovering the legend of ZZ. Priceless!

[@webbtrekker534]

I agree. Watching his face as he was working out the fingering and Billy was blowing him away! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Travelinmatt1976]

I got to see them in concert a few years ago. This is the last song they played, and since the song doesn't really have an ending they just rocked out for like more 7 minutes after the song was over.

[@howishunternotinprison5614]

As a guitar player myself with 30 years this is one of the hardiest grooves to get into and make it sound right but when you do ots magic

[@harleymcclure9802]

Something to remember is that all that came from just 3 guys playing their hearts out.

[@Sdeburca2012]

In 1967 when he was 17 years of age Billy Gibbons (lead Guitarist and vocalist of ZZ Top) met Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock and Jimi and Billy Jamed. Apparently Jimi Told Billy he was the greatest Guitarist he had ever seen. Jimi was Billy's Idol. Two years later in 1969 This track appears on the soundtrack to a little film called Easy Rider!!!!

[@GaryTrafford-r6g]

Most amazing harmonic guitar solo i nave ever heard.

[@barkingmadman1169]

I just drove past LaGrange last week on my way to the mountain bike park at Rocky Hill Ranch!! Great song! ZZTop has other great songs: Cheap Sunglasses, Tush, Sharp Dressed Man. So many.

[@jesse7603]

Pearl necklace

[@vernhoke7730]

One of my favorite ZZ Top tunes, been listening for over 45 years now!

[@garyjohnson7133]

Little ole from Texas! So much great sound form three guys!

[@armadillotoe]

You've got to love those pinch harmonics at the end of the song!

[@chrisjunger4935]

I went to high school with Billy G. in Houston in 1968 ... and still rockin

[@kathys6402]

This one is at the top of my ZZ Top playlist love it! I really prefer their older stuff from Fandango, Tres Hombres & albums like that. Try "Waitin for the Bus/Jesus done left Chicago", "Cheap Sunglasses", "Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers", "Tush" , " My head is in Mississippi" so many great songs to choose from! Thanks for doing this...

[@thomasmerriett4288]

Blue Jean Blues, Mexican Blackbird, and Head in Mississippi. Kicked back, cranked up, cruisin' the boulevard. Steering wheel in one hand, bomber in the other. GOOOOD TIMES FROM DAYS GONE BY!!

[@robertwalker1803]

3 guys...ton of music...together 50 years now....

[@armadillotoe]

You've gotta love those pinch harmonics toward the end of the song.

[@tjtampa214]

So, so fun 😊 to watch the expression by ppl hearing this band for the first time 😎 this song in particular! It's always the same. Total surprise, excitement and recognition of bad-a***. 🎸

[@fuita227]

Yes sir...that "Little Ole Band from Texas"....hard to believe all that sound from a drummer and two guys up stage.

[@carolclements1275]

You have to see them to get them. They are awesome in person.❤️❤️❤️

[@curtisgunnarson1768]

Stay with 1970’s ZZ Top, no 80’s synthesizers just awesome power trio Blues/Rock. Try- Heard it On the X, Brown Sugar, Just Got Paid, Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers, Tush, Waitin For the Bus/JesusJust Left Chicago, Blue Jeans Blues

[@waynestumbo2408]

Recycler is a kickass album

[@raydotzler9117]

70’s ZZ TOP the best 🤘🤘

[@seasickviking]

Their latest album 'La Futura' is easily one of, if not, their best because it's straight back to basics.

[@_Common_Logic_]

@@seasickviking - It was a welcome return (IMO). I didn't mind their experimenting, but the Eliminator album was definitely a dust collector in my rack. When I first heard "Gotsa Get Paid" on the radio, everyone on my job-site looked out the window as I said "Holy-Shit... They're back!" ;-) It was the same feeling of waiting through Tom Petty's Traveling Wilburrys detour and eventually hearing "HoneyBee"... Yeah baby!

[@seasickviking]

@@_Common_Logic_ That's something we can both agree on.The Mescalero album was equally good--'Me So Stupid'& 'Punk Ass Boyfriend' being personal favorites--It was 'Threshold Of A Breakdown' that won the album for me. 'Gotsta Get Paid' was good, but I was slightly disappointed that it was a cover song. Far superior to the original, mind you, but a cover nonetheless.

[@lynnarthur1411]

At 70, Billy Gibbons is still playing as hot as he did 50 years ago!

[@dougoneill7266]

Squeelin pinched harmonics are Billy's trademark. pure Texas boogie. whats not to love? One of my favourite ZZTop tracks is 'Heads in Mississippi' another kickin, bitin, squeelin, guitar tour de force.

[@Tijuanabill]

Back in his heavy string days before B.B. told him, "Why you wanna work so hawd?"

[@jormaklint1787]

good job , you are one of the few who do not break the songs

[@827dusty]

Cool, doesn't have an expiration date. These guys formed their "Power Trio" right of High school in 1968! from Texas, they started out like most bands, playing in small bars and dance halls, until the great Jimi Hendrix, discovered them while on tour in Texas in 1969. Hendrix loved them, and asked them to be his warm up act on his upcoming tour of Europe. Billy Gibbon's and Hendrix (Both guitar players) hit it off and the deal was done. A couple years later after Jimi's untimely death, ZZ Topp released their first album, that started their rise to worldwide fame, that still exists today. These guys are in their early 70s, but still perform today, although not in 50,000 seat stadiums like in the 1970s. Everyone I know loves the raw and gritty Texas sound of Billy Gibbons nasty guitar riffs. And there are so many more ZZ Topp hits to play. Thanks

[@_Common_Logic_]

The Top wasn't formed until '69 and they didn't form out of high school. Billy Left and was in the band "Moving Sidewalks". That's who opened for Jimi in '68. Dusty was already playing with Frank Beard and brought him out to meet Billy (as they tell the story). Apparently the Moving Sidewalks bass player was drafted into the military, and the drummer wanted to go "do his own thing"... Billy was a man without a band. Frank and Dusty to the rescue and ZZ Top was formed.

[@_Common_Logic_]

ZZ's first album was also released 4 months after Hendrix died... Where are you getting this info from? ;-)

[@kingscorpion7346]

i never knew that it was Jimi Hendrix that had discovered them! wow.

[@marke8323]

Billy Gibbon used to warm up for Jimmie Hendricks when he was a teen. I saw the Afterburner Tour, it was great!

[@pulamusic]

Dude, this tune is a straight up tribute to John Lee Hooker's "Boogie Children." Check THAT out!

[@Gminor7]

Absolutely- I second the motion

[@TimothyLafreniere]

In fact, the estate of JLH has a cut of the publishing after a lawsuit.

[@RCullis47]

Old school ZZ is the best! No three piece band sounds geeeeeazier or crunchier than old ZZ. Great choice! A classic.

[@alanpeterson4939]

Amazing that two guitars and a drummer can create a sound that thick.

[@lorimcconnell1493]

Enjoyed your reaction. Welcome to the world of ZZ Top. Glad to have you!

[@inkjob12]

BLUES ! The Blues had a baby and they called it Rock n' Roll !

[@senator558]

Billy Gibbons: King of the pinch harmonic.

[@combatveteranusnavy2012]

My friend, it's never too late to catch up!!!

[@jonathanleslie9100]

If I was stuck on an island with only one song to listen to for the rest of my life, it would be this song.

[@bigdaddymojo2005]

Nationwide

[@alanrouzejr6553]

Saw ZZ Top on tour in 1975. They were touring their Tres Hombres album. Knocked the house down and out. Simply fantastic. The opening act was some unknown band named KISS. ZZ Top kicked their a$$

[@vickieswearingen2610]

Just was scrolling, having my coffee, and I saw ZZ top, then noticed u were a guitarist! I knew u would love them! Saw them so many times back in the day! They r Texans! Legendary! Check out Sharp dressed Man! Yup! A new subscriber!!!!

[@Douglas.Scott.McCarron]

Love your opening

[@gregc6301]

I'm a new guitarist and recently learned this song. The riff is really simple but always been one of my favorites.

[@bluetopguitar1104]

Dude! This is so much fun to play. I love that boogie music! It's about a brothel. Makes you drive too fast.

[@wayneresha2608]

They are great in person> Saw them in 1970 at Jacksonville University in Anniston . In a bar!

[@wayneguess7946]

The look on your face, says it all! LOL

[@TexasMagnolia]

And yes, the Top are Texas Legends! Your favorite part id the MOST recognized riff in the history of Rock.

[@Nickel138]

I was the same way when I started playing guitar. I didn’t care about solos at all. Then later on, I really started to love them. I learned a pentatonic scale first, which is what most of this song is.

[@michaelhayes7471]

Billy plays some funky ass guitar

[@tomnunamaker9801]

ZZ Top refers to themselves as "blues interpreters". Best description I've ever heard!

[@bonnie-vu8ly]

70's Jam for me

[@steveford8999]

Guitarists: Eric Clapton (DUH DAD as my daughter would say) Mark Knopfler One of the great technical guitarists ever.

[@bevtuft3572]

SRV> the best.period.

[@randycomerford2038]

Very cool song...and very cool shirt..

[@RedRuffinsore]

Refers to the "chicken ranch" in La Grange Texas (house of ill repute). A rite of passage for many young men up until it was shut down in 1973 or so.

[@EZisme71]

Blue Jean Blues is an amazing slow jam by ZZ TOP

[@pamsalyer4988]

Oh thank you. I enjoy your comments

BTW, there's an amazing documentary on ZZ Top, "That Little Ol' Band From Texas". It also has a bit about this, and a hilarious comment about how Billy produced these vocals. ;-)

[@planreview]

“If you got the time, and the ten to get yourself in........”

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

That Lil' Ol' Band from Texas. (And the song title is pronounced "Luh-GRAYNJ" (second syllable rhymes with "range").

[@SvenTviking]

What surprises me, until I really listened to it, was that it’s played on a Strat.

[@shannonmccullough8324]

Billy Gibbons, lead guitarist and vocalist, describes La Grange as 3 guys, 3 chords, and a lot of fun.

[@steveandme63]

Can't avoid getting the "Stank Face" listening to this!

[@markgreen2488]

Loved watching your reaction to the song. There have been several suggestions about additional ZZ Top songs, so I won't rehash what's already been said. Could you please do me a favor? As a Texan, you're killing me with your pronunciation of LaGrange. It's a long A sound as in range, not a soft A as in orange. You are very respectful and polite, so I know you'll want to say LaGrange correctly moving forward. Loved your video, your facial expressions made it perfect. Ive been listening to a lot of ZZ Top during the "shelter in place", and they been a great way to enjoy the solitude. Check out their documentary on Netflix, its kind of amazing how they got started and how they've lasted for 50 years. Thanks for your post!!!

[@eileencastillo6323]

"Jesus Done Left Chicago" Great ZZ Top song!

[@larrymartin8146]

Badass shirt dude, SLAYER!!!!!!!!!! rules.

[@ritahopkins8544]

Imma classic too...ZZ is 🔥

[@kristimarriner7673]

Yesss! True ZZ Top. My favorite by them. Give Bar Line 99 by Ian Moore. Very underrated guitarist and singer.🔥

[@peppernagre3126]

My Head's in Mississippi

[@flimnap4841]

I was stumblin' thru the parking lot of an invisible 7 11

[@minigirl6379]

When Jimi Hendrix was asked what it was like to be the best guitar player in the world, he said , "Man, I don't know. You'd have to ask Billy Gibbons that question". Billy traveled with Jimi in his early days.

[@johnpendleton914]

Several of their songs. Sharp dressed man being one of them others She’s got legs as well as others were very popular back in the 70’s 80’s

[@joedaddio4040]

Rumor has it Hendrix was also impressed

[@pmccachren]

B Gibbons was J Hendrix(s) favorite guitarist back in the day.

[@LawrenceOwen]

Nice to know my visit here got you over the 44,444 view mark ^^

[@irenelopez3390]

❤ZZTop

[@jbw6823]

As a guitarist, the most interesting bit is the solo with triplets. Its all minor pentatonic but its sweet.

[@TheoneGodfather]

Billy was a favorite of Jimi.

[@randyherbrechtsmeier4796]

FYI On their First Tour they Opened For Jimi Hendrix

[@chrissiler6075]

Straight up nasty blues, Blue Jean Blues from the Fandango album

[@garylamb7688]

I play as well and have for 45 years. Look up Jimmy Herndix and who his favorite guitar slinger was

[@garmit61]

This was a homage to John Lee Hooker. ZZ were really the Tops way back then. Check out Tush and Cheap Sunglasses

[@ronnywestberry9503]

This Texas Blues. T bone walker was one of the first Texas blues guitarist that went electric .

[@neckbroketwice]

I don't always listen to ZZTop…...but when I do...so do my neighbors....all of em,.. the Mighty Sansui9000 speaks

[@rullmourn1142]

Rumor spreadin' 'round In that Texas town About that shack outside La Grange And you know what I'm talkin' about Just let me know if you wanna go To that home out on the range They got a lot of nice girls Have mercy A haw, haw, haw, haw, a haw A haw, haw, haw Well, I hear it's fine If you got the time And the Ten to get yourself in A hmm, hmm And I hear it's tight Most every night But now I might be mistaken Hmm, hmm, hmm Have mercy

[@starfire6122]

Next try Jesus Just Left Chicago by ZZ!🙏🙏 you will love it

[@laurette5493]

Gimmee All Your Lovin, Legs, Sharp Dressed Man, Cheap Sunglasses, Nationwide, Tush, LaGrange, Just Got Paid, waiting On A Bus/Jesus Left Chicago, etc.....

[@luannkelly5071]

La Grange, a real town in Texas.

[@williamhumes3005]

hard to believe three guys can make so much sound. Check Gimme A Your Lovin. The fuzzy guitars need no explaining. I really think you would like Heart. Ann and Nancy Wilson. Check Baracuda.

[@ZachComa]

There's a nice documentary on Netflix that's recent on ZZ Top. It's pretty good and it shows them playing most of their songs live recorded just for the documentary.

[@johncocke6285]

Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings off of the Fandango album

[@antoniocharo1724]

I'm so glad you're checking Texas Rock band ZZ TOP. They're another 3 piece Rock band but with a Texan slang to them. Enjoy their music but start out with their earlier stuff. Be Cool- PEACE

[@engelby4075]

Billy Gibbons was a guitarist for Jimi Hendrix. In an interview Hendrix wa asked who he thought was the best guitarist Hendrix said Billy Gibbons.

[@williamvonschenk2273]

Hey...Jimi Hendrix had his manager give out two of his rings. Huge honor! One went to Billy Gobbons. The other went to Tommy Bolin. Tommy mixed together hard rock, jazz, funk, reggae, blues into his own thing. He died young. His epic song is warning. Do a first time listen to Post Toastie. You will be glad you did. The solos will astound you.

[@jolene0602]

The Layla sessions, by Derek and the Dominos for some beautiful guitars. Its Eric Clapton and Duane Almann. I guess for a reaction song from that album would be Layla. One day post how good you're getting, let us hear it.

[@sandrahutto]

If you haven't by now, listen to ZZTop's "Just Got Paid", that is the most amazing guitar solo in my opinion! I have to blast it every time I hear it.

[@smspirate]

MUST MUST MUST...... the Waitin on the Bus/Jesus Done Left Chicago/.

[@39Thorns]

Listen to all their 70s stuff, you won't regret it.

[@judywalker1505]

Cool....period.3 guys still together after 50 plus years...talk about magic.

[@elevvfr800]

Loved your reaction to ZZ Top. Also try "Give it up". Listen first, then the video is fun. Keep rocking!

[@AF_1892]

ZZ top Sleeping Bag Velcro fly And the track with enough bass for sound system competition - Rough Boy. Played on a proper system the bass almost messes up your breathing. Sexy as Hell

[@ernielopez6924]

That little old band from Texas.

[@knucklesdragon4040]

B.B. King had his axe "Lucille". Billy Gibbons has "Pearly Gates".