Ptacek later traveled to Houston at the invitation of Billy Gibbons to record at Gibbons' Gold Star Sound Services studio which saw release as "The Texas Tapes" gaining international attention. Robert Plant, similarly impressed, flew Ptacek to England for the sessions for B-sides to supplement the singles from Fate of Nations.
After being invited by Billy Gibbons, Ptacek traveled to Houston to record at his Gold Star Sound Services studio. This resulted in the release "The Texas Tapes" which gained international attention. Robert Plant was also impressed and flew Ptacek to England for sessions to create B-sides for singles from Fate of Nations.