The Moving Sidewalks was a 1960s psychedelic blues-rock band, most notable for giving future ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons his start in the music business. The group members were Billy Gibbons on guitar, Don Summers on bass, Dan Mitchell on drums and Tom Moore on keyboards. The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... The word psychedelic is a neologism coined from the Greek words for mind, ψυχη (psyche), and manifest, δηλειν (delein). ... Blues Rock or Blues-rock is a fusion genre of music which combines elements of the blues with rock and roll. ... ZZ Top is an American blues rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Billy F. Gibbons (born December 16, 1949), nicknamed the Reverend Willie G, is best known as the guitarist for that Little Ol band from Texas, ZZ Top. ...

Gibbons founded the Texas psychedelic group in the mid-1960s and quickly drew a large following, especially in the Houston "Teen Scene". They recorded several singles and one full-length album, Flash. Their single "99th Floor" was a hit and topped the charts at #1 in Houston for six weeks. The success of this record led the Sidewalks to sign with Wand Records which then released "Need Me" which also became a Top 10 Hit. The group was asked to open for many legendary rock tours, including Jimi Hendrix and The Doors. Official language(s) English (de facto) See also languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (261,797 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Houston redirects here. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles by keyboardist Ray Manzarek, vocalist Jim Morrison, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger. ...

After Tom Moore and Don Summers were drafted into the U.S. Army,Billy Gibbons and Dan Mitchell added Lanier Greig and formed the original ZZ Top. They recorded the first ZZ Top record "Salt Lick" which was released on London Records. The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ...

Singles

Wand Records

• 99th Floor/What Are You Going To Do (1967)
• Need Me/Every Night A New Surprise (1968)

Wand Records was started by Florence Greenberg in 1961 as a subsidiary of Scepter Records. ...

Tantara Records

• 99th Floor/What Are You Going To Do (1967)
• I Want To Hold Your Hand/Joe Blues (1968)
• Flashback (1969)

EP's

Mutt Records

• The Moving Sidewalks (1960's)

Albums

Tantara Records

• Flash (1968)

Flash (1968) is an album by Moving Sidewalks. ...

Eva Records

• 99th Floor (1982)

See Also

• ZZ Top

ZZ Top is an American blues rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. ...

External links

• Short Moving Sidewalks history