ZZ Top

Frontman Mark Knopfler was determined to get his band heavy exposure on the network, so he borrowed ideas from one of its biggest acts.

The ZZ Top bassist protested at first, insisting that even his animated version would defend the beard.

Ghost, Slayer, Slipknot and others will also be immortalized in vinyl.

Studio owner recalls playing trick on producer Bill Ham to secure trademark tone.

Dusty Hill talks about the creation of band's first Top 40 hit.

Banger Films production premieres on Aug. 13 and ties in with group’s 50th-anniversary tour.

"It was the '60s, man," Dusty Hill says.

Band will spend two months playing dates across the U.S. in celebration of its golden anniversary.

Band leader was inspired by posters that filled band’s hangout room.

"Starter pieces" are already in place for a potential new ZZ Top album.