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Even though ZZ Top can be subtle and clever when called for, there's more to them than meets the eyes and ears. Look no further than "Velcro Fly" for proof. "I had heard about a Levi's limited run," singer and guitarist Billy Gibbons tells UCR about the song, which was recorded for the Texas trio's 1985 album Afterburner. "They were experimenting with Velcro as a pants fastener. Inspiration struck, and we ran with it in a zipless manner." The single was released in July 1986, hitting No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 15 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart and even No. 43 on the Hot ...
On June 3, 1986, that “lil’ ol’ band from Texas” returned to Portland for their 5th appearance at the Cumberland County Civic Center. ZZ Top brought along their futuristic melding of blues guitar and dance beats to the stage for the first of two sold-out nights.