I believe this is several years old, but now re-published 28 Oct 2015 .
Billy Gibbons talks about the Stones, Hendrix, Cream, Muddy Waters, and a bunch of other stuff.

Did anyone here see the Stones in Hawaii, 1972?

Billy Gibbon/ZZ Top

THE ROLLING STONES

The Stones had accepted an offer to make an appearance in Hawaii in 1972. It was three shows: a Friday night, a Saturday afternoon matinee and a Saturday evening. When the announcement was made it seemed that every band on the planet was vying to land the opening slot. Even today The Rolling Stones are ‘it’ as far as most bands are concerned. Somehow we got the call to take those three dates in Hawaii.

I remember walking out on stage in our standard attire of cowboy boots and a cowboy hat – which was something of a mystery to people back then – and someone in the front row shouted out: “Oh my God, they’re a country band!” Obviously that wasn’t particularly fashionable at the time. So we realised we had to get stuck in straight from the get-go to shake off this misleading image.

But we got along famously with the Stones and managed to hang out with them for a few extra days. We were just hanging out on the beach and sipping cool libations; Keith was totally living the rock’n’roll lifestyle at the time. But what a lot of people don’t know or realise is Keith’s unending devotion and calling to being what is true as a musician. That was very apparent then, although I have to say he was certainly a lot more colourful when it came to the extracurricular stuff.

More here: Billy G.

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Rip this joint, gonna save your soul, round and round and round we go......

Good read - Thanks!

I met drummer Franck Beard at the Compaq arena in Houston for the first of the Stones show in February 1998. He was flanked by a gorgeous blonde

Second row.

Very nice guy

Saw ZZ open for The Stones in Dallas in '81- along with The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Quite a line-up !

"The Stones had accepted an offer to make an appearance in Hawaii in 1972. It was three shows: a Friday night, a Saturday afternoon matinee and a Saturday evening"

Wrong answer Billy!
Year was 1973 and it was a Sunday show followed by two gigs on Monday...
There's an audience recording of one of the ZZ Top shows in Hawai that year and frankly they were far from impressive... Otoh they were fantastic just two years later in 75.



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Billy talks about it too on this video (from 1:45 onwards), which comes from ZZ Top's Live in Texas DVD:

[www.youtube.com]

Keith inducting ZZ Top into the Hall Of Fame



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Definitely 1973, not '72. There was a buzz back then that ZZ Top blew the Stones off stage those nights. I kind of doubt it. The Stones were arguably at their best that year.

I recall during the Licks tour, Billy gave Keith a 'hot pink' or 'loud red' guitar as a gift which I saw Keith use at least once for Satisfaction I think.
Or was it neon green? haha

Can't find any info. or pics right now, but will continue looking...

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Rip this joint, gonna save your soul, round and round and round we go......



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Here's what it sounded like on the night (22 January 73):

video: [www.youtube.com]

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Here's what it sounded like on the night (22 January 73):

video: [www.youtube.com]

Wow nice thanks.
Just listened to first song - Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers - and granted the audio quality isn't the greatest, but contrary to what dcba posted sounds quite impressive to me.
Perhaps he heard the 'less than impressive' story from a diehard Stones fan? Just saw ZZ Top again a few months ago, and they still sound 'less than impressive', in other words - fantastic!

Will listen to whole thing later, thanks again.

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Rip this joint, gonna save your soul, round and round and round we go......



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xke38
Here's what it sounded like on the night (22 January 73):

video: [www.youtube.com]

Wow nice thanks.
Just listened to first song - Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers - and granted the audio quality isn't the greatest, but contrary to what dcba posted sounds quite impressive to me.
Perhaps he heard the 'less than impressive' story from a diehard Stones fan? Just saw ZZ Top again a few months ago, and they still sound 'less than impressive', in other words - fantastic!

Will listen to whole thing later, thanks again.

Indeed some mighty fine playing by Billy Gibbons. That classic Les Paul cranked through a Marshall sound. He was smokin' man. Lotta sound for a 3-piece band.

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xke38
Here's what it sounded like on the night (22 January 73):

video: [www.youtube.com]

Never heard this before! What a night it must have been.

Mathijs

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I recall during the Licks tour, Billy gave Keith a 'hot pink' or 'loud red' guitar as a gift which I saw Keith use at least once for Satisfaction I think.
Or was it neon green? haha

Can't find any info. or pics right now, but will continue looking...

Silver and pink

How cool to see them without beards!

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Hairball
I recall during the Licks tour, Billy gave Keith a 'hot pink' or 'loud red' guitar as a gift which I saw Keith use at least once for Satisfaction I think.
Or was it neon green? haha

Can't find any info. or pics right now, but will continue looking...

Silver and pink

Yes that's it - thanks Dandelion!!!

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Rip this joint, gonna save your soul, round and round and round we go......

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Hairball
I believe this is several years old, but now re-published 28 Oct 2015 .
Billy Gibbons talks about the Stones, Hendrix, Cream, Muddy Waters, and a bunch of other stuff.

Did anyone here see the Stones in Hawaii, 1972?

Billy Gibbon/ZZ Top

THE ROLLING STONES

The Stones had accepted an offer to make an appearance in Hawaii in 1972. It was three shows: a Friday night, a Saturday afternoon matinee and a Saturday evening. When the announcement was made it seemed that every band on the planet was vying to land the opening slot. Even today The Rolling Stones are ‘it’ as far as most bands are concerned. Somehow we got the call to take those three dates in Hawaii.

I remember walking out on stage in our standard attire of cowboy boots and a cowboy hat – which was something of a mystery to people back then – and someone in the front row shouted out: “Oh my God, they’re a country band!” Obviously that wasn’t particularly fashionable at the time. So we realised we had to get stuck in straight from the get-go to shake off this misleading image.

But we got along famously with the Stones and managed to hang out with them for a few extra days. We were just hanging out on the beach and sipping cool libations; Keith was totally living the rock’n’roll lifestyle at the time. But what a lot of people don’t know or realise is Keith’s unending devotion and calling to being what is true as a musician. That was very apparent then, although I have to say he was certainly a lot more colourful when it came to the extracurricular stuff.

More here: Billy G.

Personally I have never understood why people want to open for someone like the Stones. Playing in front of fans who bought tickets to see another band who are legends is not something I would be up for if I am a musician.

You get to hangout backstage with them.

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Hairball
I believe this is several years old, but now re-published 28 Oct 2015 .
Billy Gibbons talks about the Stones, Hendrix, Cream, Muddy Waters, and a bunch of other stuff.

Did anyone here see the Stones in Hawaii, 1972?

Billy Gibbon/ZZ Top

THE ROLLING STONES

The Stones had accepted an offer to make an appearance in Hawaii in 1972. It was three shows: a Friday night, a Saturday afternoon matinee and a Saturday evening. When the announcement was made it seemed that every band on the planet was vying to land the opening slot. Even today The Rolling Stones are ‘it’ as far as most bands are concerned. Somehow we got the call to take those three dates in Hawaii.

I remember walking out on stage in our standard attire of cowboy boots and a cowboy hat – which was something of a mystery to people back then – and someone in the front row shouted out: “Oh my God, they’re a country band!” Obviously that wasn’t particularly fashionable at the time. So we realised we had to get stuck in straight from the get-go to shake off this misleading image.

But we got along famously with the Stones and managed to hang out with them for a few extra days. We were just hanging out on the beach and sipping cool libations; Keith was totally living the rock’n’roll lifestyle at the time. But what a lot of people don’t know or realise is Keith’s unending devotion and calling to being what is true as a musician. That was very apparent then, although I have to say he was certainly a lot more colourful when it came to the extracurricular stuff.

More here: Billy G.

Personally I have never understood why people want to open for someone like the Stones. Playing in front of fans who bought tickets to see another band who are legends is not something I would be up for if I am a musician.

Because after opening for the Stones suddenly 60,000 people know your name, might buy your album and turn up at your next own gig? Just about any big name of the last 40 years has opened for the Stones at a moment in their carreer...

Mathijs