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Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH

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2016-08-12

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8122794476

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81227944766

Artist

ZZ Top

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Rhino

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Classic

Rhino Records, also known as Rhino, is a renowned music label that was established in 1973 by Richard Foos. Starting as a record store in Westwood California, Rhino quickly gained recognition with its first successful release "Go To Rhino Records" by Wild Man Fischer in 1975. The label's early logo featured "Rocky the Rhino" and focused on novelty, surf, local new wave bands, and reissues of out-of-print records from other labels.

Under the guidance of Bill Inglot for production, Ken Perry for mastering, and A&R team Gary Stewart and James Austin, Rhino expanded its catalog to include a wide range of reissues by the mid-1980s. The label underwent a logo redesign during this time period to simply "Rhino". In 1984, Rhino released its first CD and became known for manufacturing high-quality CDs made by Sanyo (1984-85) and various manufacturers from Japan or Switzerland thereafter.

In 1985, Rhino entered into a distribution deal with Capitol Records which lasted until 1992. This partnership allowed access to Capitol's back catalog and led to the release of reissues of old Capitol albums. Additionally, EMI and Rhino acquired the Roulette family of labels in 1989. As their deal with Capitol came to an end in 1992, Time-Warner offered an opportunity for growth. Half of the label was sold to Time-Warner

ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. The band consists of guitarist and lead vocalist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard and bassist and co-lead vocalist Dusty Hill who is replaced (to Dusty's wishes) by former basstechnician Elwod Francis after Hills death july 28 2021. The band and its members went through several reconfigurations throughout 1969, achieving their current form when Hill replaced bassist Billy Etheridge in February 1970, shortly before the band was signed to London Records. Etheridge's departure issued primarily from his unwillingness to be bound by a recording contract.

Since the release of the band's debut album in January 1971, ZZ Top has become known for its strong blues roots and humorous lyrical motifs, relying heavily on double entendres and innuendo. ZZ Top's musical style has changed over the years, beginning with blues-inspired rock on their early albums, then incorporating New Wave, punk rock and dance-rock, with heavy use of synthesizers.

ZZ Top was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. As a group, ZZ Top possesses 11 gold records and 7 platinum (13 multi-platinum) records; their 1983 album, Eliminator, remains the group's most commercially successful record, selling over 10 million units. ZZ Top also ranks 80th in U.S. album sales, with 25 million units.

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The Original Album Series Vol.2 is a collection of five iconic albums by the legendary rock band ZZ Top. Released by Rhino, this box set includes the albums "Degüello," "El Loco," "Eliminator," "Afterburner," and "Recycler." Each album showcases the unique sound and style that has made ZZ Top one of the most influential bands in rock history.

"Degüello" was originally released in 1979 and features hits like "I Thank You" and "Cheap Sunglasses." This album combines bluesy guitar riffs with catchy melodies, creating a sound that is instantly recognizable as ZZ Top.

"El Loco," released in 1981, takes a more experimental approach with synthesizers and drum machines. The result is a mix of hard rock and new wave influences, exemplified by tracks like "Tube Snake Boogie" and "Pearl Necklace."

With its release in 1983, "Eliminator" propelled ZZ Top to mainstream success. The album's blend of rock, blues, and electronic elements produced chart-topping hits such as "Gimme All Your Lovin'," "Sharp Dressed Man," and "Legs." These songs became instant classics and solidified ZZ Top's place in music history.

"Afterburner," released in 1985, continued the band's successful streak with tracks like "Sleeping Bag" and "Rough Boy." This album further explored their signature sound while incorporating elements of synth-pop and dance-rock.

The final album included in this box set is "Recycler," which was released in 1990. With its heavy guitar riffs and infectious hooks, this album features fan favorites like "Doubleback" and showcases ZZ Top's ability to evolve their sound while staying true to their roots.

The Original Album Series Vol.2 is a must-have for any ZZ Top fan or rock

Original Album Series Vol.2

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