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A look back at rock's origins as a response to the perceived excesses of the dominant psychedelic and progressive rock scenes.
A look back at rock's origins as a response to the perceived excesses of the dominant psychedelic and progressive rock scenes.
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S10, EP2 "ZZ Top"ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Groves, Texas; since 1970, the band consists of bassist and vocalist Dusty Hill, guitarist and lead vocalist Billy Gibbons, and drummer Frank Beard.
