Billy Gibbons is an iconic rock musician best known as the guitarist and lead vocalist for the American band ZZ Top. Born on December 16, 1949, in Houston, Texas, Gibbons developed a passion for music at a young age, heavily influenced by blues legends. He formed ZZ Top in 1969, and the band skyrocketed to fame with their distinctive sound and image, characterized by hit albums such as "Eliminator" and "Tres Hombres." In addition to his work with ZZ Top, Gibbons has pursued solo projects and collaborated with numerous artists, establishing himself as a revered figure in rock and blues music.