There is no better way to honor a band than having other renowned artists revive their tunes. Sure, releasing a compilation of the group’s hit songs is quite an achievement, but revamping a band’s tunes means one very important thing: their music is adaptable and therefore, timeless.
To no surprise, the legendary rock band, ZZ Top, has fallen under this eternal category. “The Little ol’ Band from Texas” will be celebrated with the release of “A Tribute From Friends” via Show Dog-Universal Music. The album features 11 classic ZZ Top songs interpreted by top artists working in a broad range of musical genes. All of the album’s tracks have been newly recorded, specifically for the project. The tracks include Filter’s performance of “Gimme All Your Lovin'”, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals’ take on “Tush”, as well as Wyclef Jean’s “Rough Boy”, “Legs” from Nickelback and Wolfmother’s interpretation of “Cheap Sunglasses”.
“A Tribute From Friends” also includes The M.O.B’s (Mick Fleetwood, Steven Tyler, Jonny Lang and John McVie) version of “Sharp Dressed Man”, Duff McKagan’s Loaded’s “Got Me Under Pressure”, Coheed and Cambria’s “Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers”, Mastodon’s “Just Got Paid”, Daughtry’s “Waitin’ for the Bus/Jesus just Left Chicago” and Jamey Johnson’s “La Grange”.
So, soak in the original ZZ Top tunes this week because “A Tribute From Friends” drops next Tuesday, October 11th.
by Lonnie Nemiroff
