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ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. The classic lineup consisted of guitarist and lead vocalist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard, and bassist and co-lead vocalist Dusty Hill, who was replaced by bass technician Elwood Francis after Hill's death on July 28, 2021. The band initially included Gibbons, drummer Dan Mitchell, and bassist Lanier Greig, but Mitchell and Greig were soon replaced by Beard and Billy Etheridge, respectively. Dusty Hill joined the band in February 1970, finalizing the classic lineup. ZZ Top gained recognition for their strong blues roots and humorous lyrics, often featuring double entendres and innuendo. Their musical style evolved over the years, starting with blues-inspired rock and later incorporating elements of New Wave, punk rock, and dance-rock, with a notable use of synthesizers. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, ZZ Top boasts 11 gold records and 7 platinum records, with 13 multi-platinum records. Their 1983 album, "Eliminator," is the band's most commercially successful release, selling over 10 million units. ZZ Top ranks 80th in U.S. album sales, with a total of 25 million units sold.

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