adamg67 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) The subject says it all really, there's a ZZ Top doc on Netflix, "ZZ Top: That Little 'Ol Band From Texas". Nothing very controversial, nice easy watch but a lot of it is Frank, Dusty and Billy and it starts right at, or really before, the beginning. I really liked it, but then I've always liked the band. Edited May 6, 2020 by adamg67 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 It’s great apart from the way it misses the last 35 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, Doctor J said: It’s great apart from the way it misses the last 35 years. They've been a totally different band since Eliminator anyway. Although, saying that, La Futura was a bit closer to the original idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 I enjoyed it. I like the band anyway. It was a surprise that they stopped pretty much when they went global. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamg67 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 49 minutes ago, Doctor J said: It’s great apart from the way it misses the last 35 years. I must admit, I havn't checked out anything they've done since the apltly named Afterburner, I'll have to have a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Would love to see it - perhaps I should think about getting Netflix?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, adamg67 said: I must admit, I havn't checked out anything they've done since the apltly named Afterburner, I'll have to have a listen. Some great albums in there. Rhythmeen is a particular favourite of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothingman Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Good rockumentary, but not great. wouldn’t put it up in my favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dankology Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 I'm hardly a fan but I thoroughly enjoyed the film Gibbons and Frank Beard were particularly good value for money - particularly the latter's refreshingly honest take on hard drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zummerbass Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Interesting to find out Dusty Hill got a job at an airport while the band took a career break in the 70’s. Bass players-grounded.May be a pun in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamg67 Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 I think one of the reasons I liked it was that they seemed, nowadays at least, a bit more down to earth than some bands. This is maybe linked to the fact that I don't get on very well with the idea that being a "star" excuses being a to55er, which means there are quite a few musicians who I couldn't listen to for more than 10 seconds in a documentary. I'll keep things positive and not get into listing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 While they're somewhat predictable in an AC/DC and Status Quo kinda way they , like those bands they're beyond criticism inasmuch as they have a sense of humour and don't take themselves seriously. That said I find a good hits compilation is all the casual 'fan' really needs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 On 06/05/2020 at 11:23, adamg67 said: The subject says it all really, there's a ZZ Top doc on Netflix, "ZZ Top: That Little 'Ol Band From Texas". Nothing very controversial, nice easy watch but a lot of it is Frank, Dusty and Billy and it starts right at, or really before, the beginning. I really liked it, but then I've always liked the band. Just watched this and really enjoyed it. Thanks for the recommendation 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Barking Spiders said: While they're somewhat predictable in an AC/DC and Status Quo kinda way they , like those bands they're beyond criticism inasmuch as they have a sense of humour and don't take themselves seriously. That said I find a good hits compilation is all the casual 'fan' really needs. I wouldn’t necessarily agree that they are that predictable! There were often quite leftfield tracks and ideas, although you probably had to be a fan to have heard ‘Groovy Little Hippie Pad’ or ‘Manic Mechanic’, etc. Of course, Eliminator was quite unique at the time. I saw them at Hammersmith Odeon (pre Eliminator) on one their first ever European shows, which is still one of the best gigs I have seen. Having said that, I wasn’t as impressed with the Eliminator tour and I’m afraid that I haven’t been inspired to buy any of their albums post Afterburner. Still, a great band on their day… Edited May 7, 2020 by peteb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 7 hours ago, peteb said: I wouldn’t necessarily agree that they are that predictable! There were often quite leftfield tracks and ideas, although you probably had to be a fan to have heard ‘Groovy Little Hippie Pad’ or ‘Manic Mechanic’, etc. Of course, Eliminator was quite unique at the time. Yup, I have their complete back catalogue and there are lots of tracks that are left of centre. At the end of the day they are a blues based rock band from Texas, so most of their material is going to reflect this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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