Billy Gibbons lead study - ZZ Top

Here we take a look at the lead licks and ideas used by the ZZ Top front man.

I (Andy here!) was lucky enough to see Billy Gibbons jam with a whole bunch of guitar legends at both the 2019 and 2020 NAMM performances. The biggest thing that struck me is that if you ever have a whole bunch of lead guitarists together and you want to jam, then Billy Gibbons style riffs are one of the best things you can get everyone jamming over!

Check out the interactive tab below to see all the licks broken down and to see the neck shapes clearer.

Billy Gibbons lead study - interactive tab

N.B. Activate the fretboard graphic on the tab above to see scales, chords and neck shapes brought to life!