Before launching the iconic Texas blues-rock trio ZZ Top, a young Billy F. Gibbons was hustling through the Lone Star State with a band named the Moving Sidewalks. The small-time band had the chance of a lifetime when they opened for legendary rock guitar maestro Jimi Hendrix. Over 50 years later, Gibbons is one of the most recognizable rock musicians in American history. From ZZ Top’s early work in creating classic rock radio staples like “La Grange” and “Tush” in the 1970s to becoming a global phenomenon with innovative music videos in the early years of MTV, Gibbons has been the guiding hand behind ZZ Top’s evolution from the “Little Ol’ Band from Texas” to pop culture behemoth with the 1983 album Eliminator, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. As the guitarist and main singer of ZZ Top, Gibbons has gained immense respect among other music luminaries with guest appearances and collaborations with legends like B.B. King, Les Paul, Jeff Beck, John Mayall, and Sammy Hagar before releasing solo albums like The Big Bad Blues (2018), which was named Blues Rock Album of the Year by the Blues Music Awards. He has continued to lead ZZ Top in the aftermath of the death of longtime bandmate Dusty Hill in 2021 and shows no signs of slowing down from bringing his unique brand of Texas blues to the world.

Featuring new interviews with Gibbons’ collaborators, including producers Terry Manning (Tres Hombres, Eliminator) and Robin Hood Brians (ZZ Top’s First Album, Rio Grande Mud) and Ministry’s Al Jourgensen and more, Gimme All Your Lovin': The Blues, Boogie, and Beard of ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons is a celebration of a true rock and roll original.

The Author:

Christopher McKittrick is the author of the books Howling to the Moonlight on a Hot Summer Night: The Tale of the Stray Cats (Backbeat Books, 2024), Can’t Give It Away on Seventh Avenue: The Rolling Stones and New York City (Post Hill Press, 2019), and Somewhere You Feel Free: Tom Petty and Los Angeles (Post Hill Press, 2020).

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From a very young age Larry McClure's life was rife with tragedy following the deaths of his cousins, neighbors, his twin brother as well as his father all before the age of 12. This series of events led him on quest to find answers to help him explain all this distress and suffering that had been laid upon him and his family. So, he turned to the church for answers. His years of going to church not only didn’t answer his questions it just added to them. So, he left the church and began searching for answers on his own.

After over 40 years of research, and study he finally found the answers he was searching for. He had spent many hours recording and documenting his research and felt that spiritually he was in a good place. But life had other intentions. In February of 2017 he was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer that had spread to his liver. Without treatment he had only six months to live, and with treatment maybe only two years. He was ready to accept the six months when a miracle happened in his life, so he decided to take the treatments. During the time he had left he decided to turn his spiritual journey into a book. With only two years to go he hurriedly self-published the first book Godward | The Prodigal Steps. After living past the two years, he was able to self-publish his second book, Godward | The Wilderness Steps. And that leads us to today, eight years later, which he is in the middle of writing his third book, Godward | The Promised Land Steps.

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Seth Leitman, known as "The Green Living Guy," is a prolific author, blogger, and sustainable living expert. With 10 books to his name, including the Green Guru Guides series published by McGraw-Hill, Seth has established himself as a leading voice in eco-friendly practices and electric vehicle technology. His expertise stems from years of experience, including managing over $100 million in alternative fueled vehicle programs for New York State and spearheading the NYPA/TH!NK Clean Commute Program. As president of the Greater Hudson River Electric Vehicle Association and a consultant for green companies, Seth brings a wealth of knowledge to his work in sustainable transportation, energy-efficient solutions, and renewable energy microgrids. His engaging approach combines expertise with humor, making complex eco-concepts accessible to a wide audience through his books, blog posts, and podcasts.

What many don't know about Seth is his lifelong love for Superman. As a child, when Christopher Reeve's Superman movie was released, Seth donned the iconic costume, creating a cherished memory for his mother. This early fascination with a larger-than-life hero perhaps foreshadowed Seth's future role as a champion for the environment. In part, his latest book is dedicated to his mother, honoring that special moment and the support she's given him throughout his journey to become a real-life superhero for our planet.

Through his website, greenlivingguy.com, Seth continues to educate and inspire, offering a treasure trove of information on electric vehicles, energy-efficient home solutions, and the latest in clean tech. His mission is clear: to paint the world green, one eco-friendly choice at a time, proving that sustainable living can be both impactful and enjoyable.

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