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25: 380:(1968) Another Mangy Mutt 1030. This 7-inch EP was released on the indie label MUTT, a subsidiary of the Moxie Record Company. It is a mono recording and the playback speed is at 45rpm. This record is a combination/compilation of the band's A & B sides from their first two singles for Wand Records. 277:
While attending Warner Brothers' art school in Hollywood, California, Gibbons engaged with his first bands including the Saints, Billy G & the Blueflames, and the Coachmen. By 1967, Gibbons returned to Houston and formed an artfully designed band, conceptually inspired by friend and fellow
292:, Hendrix deflected the implication that he was the greatest guitarist. He did not say who the greatest guitarist was, but a myth has circulated that Hendrix considered Gibbons the best, and stated so in an interview, but no such interview has ever been located. 367:(2012) Rockbeat ROC 3018. A compilation of material by the Moving Sidewalks, including six unreleased tracks; also includes demo material by Billy Gibbons' first band, the Coachmen; 26 songs total. 249:
Gibbons founded Moving Sidewalks in the mid-1960s and they quickly drew a large following, especially among the Houston "teen scene". They recorded several singles and one full-length album,
233:, Texas. They released several singles and an album, before bassist Don Summers and keyboardist Tom Moore were drafted into the army, bringing the band to an end. Vocalist/guitarist 361:(2010) Fuel 61820. A compilation of seven Moving Sidewalks songs, four Warlocks songs, seven American Blues songs; all tracks previously released on various singles and albums. 286:. 'The Moving Sidewalks' name was chosen, and shortly thereafter they recorded "99th Floor". Around this time Gibbons developed a camaraderie with Jimi Hendrix. As a guest on 255:. Their single "99th Floor" was well received, and topped the charts at No. 1 in Houston for six weeks. The success of this record led them to sign with 295:
The Moving Sidewalks continued to appear along with the 13th Floor Elevators at the short-lived yet Houston psychedelic venue, Love Street Light Circus, at
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in New York City. Since that successful sold out show and despite their single show announcement, the band played as official headliners of
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In January 2013, Gibbons announced the Moving Sidewalks would reunite with all original members for one show on March 30, 2013, at
355:(2004) Lone Star LSR 19629. A compilation of material by the Moving Sidewalks, including six unreleased tracks; 21 songs total. 89: 61: 259:, which then released "Need Me", also a Top 10 hit for the band. The group was asked to open for many rock tours, including 519: 68: 452: 108: 42: 75: 469: 333: 251: 46: 529: 499: 439: 57: 318:
on May 1, 2013, and the Charity Gala for The Deacons of Deadwood Ball on September 28, 2013, in Houston.
343:(1982) Eva 12002. Reissue of the Tantara album plus the five tracks that were issued on singles only. 300: 283: 311: 35: 82: 434: 315: 288: 407:"Flashback" (4:15 - radio edit) / "No Good To Cry" (3:08 - radio edit) (1969) Tantara 3113 8: 444: 349:(2000) Akarma AK 117. Another reissue of the Tantara album with the five singles tracks. 474: 296: 271: 448: 398:"99th Floor" / "What Are You Going To Do" (1967) Tantara 3101; reissued as Wand 1156 137: 508: 337:(1969) Tantara TS 6919. The original release. Produced by manager Steve Ames. 279: 234: 204: 260: 256: 274:, Gibbons and Mitchell added Lanier Greig and formed the original ZZ Top. 147: 142: 304: 264: 24: 230: 238: 186: 404:"I Want To Hold Your Hand" / "Joe Blues" (1968) Tantara 3108 401:"Need Me" / "Every Night A New Surprise" (1967) Wand 1167 270:
After Tom Moore and Don Summers were drafted into the
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