Back in 1969, Billy F. Gibbons, Frank Beard and Dusty Hill joined together in Houston as ZZ TOP. The group that would unassumingly go on to be known as That Little Ol' Band From Texas soon made rock history with a string of hugely successful record releases and tour dates. Over the next 20 years, the trio went on to critical and commercial success, selling millions of albums and concert tickets around the world, while earning induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and status as one of the only bands to have been awarded an RIAA Diamond (domestic sales of 10 million or more) album.

On June 11th, Rhino Records will explore the impressive scope of ZZ Top's musical legacy with a boxed set that features the original mixes for the band's first 10 albums including, for the first time on CD, the original mixes for ZZ Top's First Album, Rio Grande Mud, and Tejas.

The set, including the albums initially released on the London label as well as the string of Warner Bros. hits that followed, includes ZZ Top’s First Album (1971), Rio Grande Mud (1972), Tres Hombres (1973), Fandango! (1975), Tejas (1976), Degüello (1979), El Loco (1981), Eliminator (1983), Afterburner (1985) and Recycler (1990). Each album is presented in a wallet sleeve that faithfully reproduces the original artwork, including the gatefold designs used for Tres Hombres and Tejas.

Today, Gibbons, Hill and Beard remain together performing and recording as, they often say, “the same three guys playing the same three chords.” The trio offered a statement regarding the forthcoming release of ZZ Top: The Complete Studio Albums (1970-1990): “We're gratified that the albums from the first 20 years of the band are going to be made available in this set. We're especially delighted to note the restoration of ZZ Top's First Album, Rio Grande Mud and Tejas has been incorporated; it's good to have been made whole again on a certain level.”

The collection spans 100 tracks that follow the band’s journey from the honky tonks of Texas to the stages of the world, starting with the earthy blues and electrifying boogie that defined their ’70s sound — 'Just Got Paid', 'La Grange', 'Tush' and 'Cheap Sunglasses'. The Complete Studio Albums closes with the familiar synthesizers featured on the group’s biggest singles from the ’80s — 'Legs' and 'Sharp Dressed Man' from the Diamond-certified Eliminator, and the #1 hits 'Sleeping Bag' and 'Stages' from its multi-platinum follow-up Afterburner.

ZZ Top is currently in the midst of a world tour, catch them live at one of the following shows:

May

21 - Tennessee Theatre - Knoxville, TN
23 - Johnny Mercer Theater - Savannah, GA
24 - Aaron Bessant Park & Outdoor Amphitheatre - Panama City Beach, FL
25 - IP Casino Resort & Spa - Biloxi, MS

June

2 - Warsaw Student Festival - Warsaw, Poland
18 - Le Zenith - Paris, France
19 - Le Zenith - Rouen, France
20 - Le Zenith - Dijon, France
22 - Hellfest - Clisson, France
24 - Hammersmith Apollo - London, United Kingdom
25 - Manchester Apollo - Manchester, United Kingdom
27 - Marquee - Cork, Ireland
30 - Stadtpark - Hamburg, Germany

July

1 - Zitadelle - Berlin, Germany
2 - Tollwood Festival - Munich, Germany
4 - Moon and Stars Festival - Locarno, Switzerland
6 - Lovely Days Festival - Weisen, Austria
7 - Castle Clam - Linz, Austria
8 - Cez Arena - PardubiceCzech Republic
10 - Montreux Jazz Festival - Montreux, Switzerland
12 - Le Millenium - Epernay, France
13 - Zottegem Festival - Zottegem, Belgium
14 - Bosbop Festival - Weert, Netherlands
28 - Shoreline Amphitheatre - Mountain View, CA
30 - Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso Robles, CA
31 - Sleep Train Amphitheatre - Wheatland, CA

August

1 - Pacific Ampitheatre - Costa Mesa, CA
3 - Fiddlers Green Amphitheater - Englewood, CO
4 - Buffalo Chip Campground - Sturgis, SD
6 - The Myth - St. Paul, MN