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Fans who saw ZZ Top during their recent tour stop in Huntsville, Ala. witnessed an unusual sight, as bassist Elwood Francis briefly performed using an oversized 17-string bass. The mammoth instrument ...

UPDATE (Nov. 16, 2022): ZZ Top's Elwood Francis has now explained why he used the 17-string bass and shared who inspired him to do so. ZZ Top were playing the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the Von ...

ZZ Top's Elwood Francis has become a key part of the band's live lineup, but he has one major regret about his performances. That would be having introduced the gigantic bright yellow 17-string bass ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Before taking over low-end duties from the late Dusty Hill in ZZ Top, Elwood ...

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Anthony Jackson, the bass player described as 'a beast' by fellow session bass ace Nathan East here in MusicRadar's pages, has passed away, aged 73. The news was confirmed by Fodera Guitars, the ...