Billy Gibbons opened up about his and ZZ Top's future, revealing whether he and the band plan to retire soon.
More bands and musicians marked their farewell tours over the past years. While they sparked rumors that the artists of their generation might also follow in their footsteps, things are quite different for Gibbons and ZZ Top.
Billy Gibbons Is Not Retiring, While ZZ Top Is Never Disbanding
Amid his busy touring schedule, Gibbons sat down for an interview with Ultimate Classic Rock and Culture and revealed whether or not he would retire soon.
The news outlet asked him about his peers' farewell tours and if he sees himself nearing that mark after decades of performing in the industry.
Gibbons, on the other hand, quoted what Keith Richards told him about a musician's final show.
"He said, 'Man, if we're lucky enough to follow the words of Muddy Waters, he said, 'Do it until you die,'" the guitarist said. "Of course, Muddy Waters was lucky enough to do just that. He was playing right up until the end. So we should be fortunate, I guess."
The ZZ Top member also talked about "shifting gears" as he would tour with the band two weeks after The BFG's shows. Per Gibbons, he bragged to Matt Sorum about his successful return after his European trek and spoke proudly of the tracks they made for his solo band.
What's Next for ZZ Top?
Elsewhere in the interview, Gibbons hyped fans when he confirmed that ZZ Top started having sessions after beginning to build the album two years ago.
But aside from ZZ Top's new album, he also asked everyone to be prepared as The BFG's would offer the same, as well.
Gibbons' hints resonated with what he told Classic Rock in June about ZZ Top's plans to include their late member, Dusty Hill, in the upcoming material. The yet-to-be-named album would reportedly make it possible by adding the late bassist's songs and contributions he worked on before his demise.
"He provided a solid platform for me to solo without having to look back," he said of Hill, who he called a great guy. "He was always on it. Dusty used to say, 'If I'm late to the stage, be sure to give my guitar to Elwood.' Elwood is a family member; he's been with us for three decades."
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