In a press release issued today, Billy “Reverend Willy G” Gibbons, Dusty “the Pleaser” Hill, and Frank Beard countered assertions published on popular rock and roll blog “Rock Town Hall” that the band had never actually toured with live animals during their celebrated “World Wide Texas Tour” in 1976.
“As far as I’m concerned, this ‘Moderator’ character needs to step out from behind his momma’s skirt and present himself for a good old-fashioned truth-whuppin’,” said ZZ Top’s long-time lead guitarist Billy Gibbons. “Not only did we tour with bison, buzzards, rattlesnakes, and long-horned cattle way back in ’76, we recently secured a full menagerie of African wildlife for our upcoming ‘BBQ Safari’ World Tour — and we’ve got the pictures to prove it. Until and unless Mr. Moderator delivers photographic proof that he in fact exists, we’re issuing a cease-and-desist notice on all this tomfoolery. In conclusion, let me just say to Mr. Moderator and those who care about his half-baked conspiracy theories: do yourself a favor, son: bear down on the meat, and ease up on the potato salad.”
You tell ‘im, Rev!
You tell him, Mr. Moderator!
Hilarious! Billy Gibbons. One of, if not THEE, GREATEST American hard rock guitarist of all time. Right on Rev!
Charlotte Gainsbourg: so much to answer for.
I was at the Denver show in the now demolished Denver Colosseum, it was real, it was awesome it was a show I will never forget.
Testify, brother! One day people may believe this tour really happened. 🙂 Welcome aboard.
Was at the Summit in Houston Texas and saw the concert. Longhorn Buffalo Rattlesnakes included. The buffalo let loose and splashed a few front row spectators!!! GREAT CONCERT