ZZ Top's First Album ZZ Top's First Album ZZ Top's First Album is the debut studio album by the American rock band ZZ Top. It was produced by manager Bill Ham, and was released on January 16, 1971, on London Records. Establishing their attitude and humor, ZZ Top incorporated boogie, hard rock, and Southern rock influences into their sound. Thematically, the album is lively, playful and at times brash, filled with the band's personal experiences and sexual innuendos that became central to the group's image. Seeking inspiration from Fleetwood Mac, ZZ Top began recording the album at Robin Hood Studios in Tyler, Texas. Only
Live from Dublin: A Tribute to Derek Bell Live from Dublin: A Tribute to Derek Bell Live From Dublin: A Tribute To Derek Bell is an album by The Chieftains. The album is a live recording of a concert dedicated to Derek Bell, a former member of the band. The band invited on stage friends of Derek Bell, such as Ronnie Drew, Carlos Núñez, Anúna and Jeff White. It was nominated for the Grammy Awards in 2006 as the Best Traditional Folk Album. The original release of the CD contained SunnComm's MediaMax content protection system. As the result of a product recall, several class action lawsuits, and intense