White Americans no longer a majority of the U.S. population by 2043. This
forecast was presented on Wednesday, December 12, the Bureau of the
Census of the United States, reports the Associated Press. White
displace primarily descendants of Latin American immigrants who came to
the U.S. in the 1990's - early 2000's, as in these sections of the
population is very high birth rate.
Back
in 1960, whites accounted for 85 percent of U.S. citizens, but the
balance began to change after the adoption of new immigration laws in
1965, which opened the door to the U.S. people from Latin America and
Asia. By
the year 2000 the number of white dropped to 69 percent, and now stands
at about 64 percent of the nearly 315 millionth population.
A time when minority children become the majority in the U.S., will result in the 2019. This
process actually began in 2011, when children under the year born to
members of national and ethnic minorities, has more than white children
of the same age.
Current forecasts are white, non-Hispanic population of the U.S. will peak at 200 million by 2024 and then begin to fall. As for the general population, according to Census Bureau estimates, it will reach 420.3 million in 2060, the year. In
this case, whites will make up 43 percent of the citizens, Hispanics -
31 percent, African Americans - 14.7 percent, Asians - eight percent.
Demographic changes have a direct impact on policy in the country. Demonstrated
by the last presidential election, in which Barack Obama won, not least
thanks to the support of 78 percent of the non-white population, which
accounted for 28 percent of the total electorate.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Residents of most states in the U.S. have filed a petition for independence
13/11/2012
The Republican Party of the U.S. was in deep crisis
Web petition to withdraw from the U.S. White House residents have filed more than thirty states. The most popular are the initiatives taken on behalf of the people of Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama and Georgia. Petitions filed through the pro
The Republican Party of the U.S. was in deep crisis
Web petition to withdraw from the U.S. White House residents have filed more than thirty states. The most popular are the initiatives taken on behalf of the people of Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama and Georgia. Petitions filed through the pro
gram "We The People", which the Obama Administration launched in 2011.
Users are placed separatist petition online "We The People" after the presidential elections on 6 November, which resulted in Democrat Obama in January should come in the second term of presidency. The authors declare opposition to initiatives of the federal government policy and support peaceful acquisition of its independence from the states of Washington. All petitions on this subject can be found on the tag Government Reform ("Public Administration Reform").
Under the program "We The People" Presidential Administration has committed to consider any petition of citizens, who for thirty days to gather 25,000 signatures, and give a response. Until a certain threshold crossed only Texas (more than 67 000 signatures) and Louisiana (more than 27,000), but thirteen petitions have already collected over ten thousand signatures.
The idea of independence of Texas was widely discussed in the U.S. in 2009, when the possibility of such a development, said the governor, Republican Rick Perry. Subsequently, however, play the separatist card Perry did not, but after the Texas Web petition hastened to declare that it does not bound. Meanwhile, some supporters of the unity of the United States also posted on the website "We The People" their petition: in particular, they urged the separatists to deny citizenship and expel them from the country.
Users are placed separatist petition online "We The People" after the presidential elections on 6 November, which resulted in Democrat Obama in January should come in the second term of presidency. The authors declare opposition to initiatives of the federal government policy and support peaceful acquisition of its independence from the states of Washington. All petitions on this subject can be found on the tag Government Reform ("Public Administration Reform").
Under the program "We The People" Presidential Administration has committed to consider any petition of citizens, who for thirty days to gather 25,000 signatures, and give a response. Until a certain threshold crossed only Texas (more than 67 000 signatures) and Louisiana (more than 27,000), but thirteen petitions have already collected over ten thousand signatures.
The idea of independence of Texas was widely discussed in the U.S. in 2009, when the possibility of such a development, said the governor, Republican Rick Perry. Subsequently, however, play the separatist card Perry did not, but after the Texas Web petition hastened to declare that it does not bound. Meanwhile, some supporters of the unity of the United States also posted on the website "We The People" their petition: in particular, they urged the separatists to deny citizenship and expel them from the country.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Who needed the Crusades ?
Who needed the Crusades?
This article is dedicated to one of the most interesting periods in world history - the Crusades. Crusaders often portrayed one-sidedly on the basis of the views of the author. Therefore, opinions about them and vary from real knights of honor and reputation in white to ruthless killers, monsters and robbers. What if you try to represent the motion of the Crusaders from the position "that" time.
Who needed the Crusades?Eugène Delacroix. Crusaders take Constantinople. 1840
End of X-th century marked the end of an epoch, which is now called the Great Migration. Ruthless Norsemen settled down, becoming vassals French throne. Invasion of the Hungarians was halted on the river Lech. Ends up being a continuous battles and invasions of barbarian tribes of Goths, Huns, Avars, Magyars. The onset of the 1000-tion, it was announced a year end of the world and the Last Judgement, and the vast majority of people believe that it will. Crowds came to the monasteries to atone for their sins. Divorced countless blessed and holy fools. Farmers threw farming land, which led to famine in many areas. The birth rate is falling rapidly.
Industrial and technological achievements of antiquity were forgotten and not used. Progress was evident only in the development of weapons and armor. Money almost gone out of use, widely used in a simple exchange of goods. Europe froze in anticipation December 25, 1000. And that day has come. And nothing happened. For understandable wave of happiness was the understanding of one thing - you need to live on. Everything seems to be back to their community, but it was not.
Knight is the only occupation war. When to stop raids subsided Hungarians and the Normans, has no one to defend. Soldiers stopped dying in large numbers, as well as the sons of knights have to be knights only, this class was rapidly growing. Soon, all the knights no longer enough land and peasants.
Lords have found if not the most successful and humane, yet solutions to this problem - tournaments and internecine war. They are not bad in its core functions, but even the most uneducated peasant could now think: "And one to defend my valiant heroes, knights now, when there is not a Norman or Hungary, or any other threat. It turns out that only the other knights. And if they will not - and will not be wars, devastation, hunger. I will not work on the castle lord, but only to himself. "
Past class unity began to give serious crack. Also in Europe in less than a hundred years from the year 1000 could be a real population boom. According to various estimates, the population of the major European powers has grown from 30 to 40%. Needed a new common enemy, the new idea of uniting people, justifying the existence of chivalry and the feudal class. As to prevent a social explosion took upon his shoulders the Catholic Church, the mighty power of the time, are situated between the people and the government.
November 26, 1095 near the small French town of Clermont in Auvergne, an event that played a role of the first stone that starts an avalanche. The week before, the day was a rumor spread that after the closure of the church council pope rumor to the people about. All week here flocked crowds. They were led by the hope to witness and hear the head of the Apostolic See, so rarely absent from Rome.
On the plain before the city was a huge mass of people: knights, nobles, monks, priests and commoners. What exactly says Urban II is not known. Survived several variants of speech, but it is unlikely they are authentic. Elderly dad heard only the first series, and then during breaks his word with comments retold standing behind. Urban II spoke of the sufferings of Christians in the Holy Land, and the oppression of pious pilgrims, the desecration of Christian holy sites. Thousands of people were crying and sent curses. Next Pope urged to take up the sword, spear, and free the Holy Sepulchre. In exchange, he graciously promised to release all sins, release from the torments of purgatory and take the church family protection of pilgrims. The sign of the cross was red cloth sewn on clothing. Oath hike to Jerusalem immediately uttered a thousand people.
Why the words of Pope caused such a response from so unequal social classes? First, it's still a truly great power of the Catholic Church in those days. Fear the wrath of the Lord, pray for forgiveness of sins and a desire to avoid punishment for them in the next world was a powerful incentive. But there were other reasons. One has only to think of the worst disaster XI century. They are hunger. Even in normal years, peasants lived from hand to mouth, barely reaching up to the next. If Year is lean ...
This is how the terrible picture of this time Burgundian monk Glaber, "When was eaten by livestock and poultry, people have come to the point that tore each other carrion and other nasty scum. Some, fleeing from starvation, eating wild roots and algae - all in vain! Scared now and tell to what the fall came when the human race. Alas! Oh the horror! Thing happened, previously almost completely unheard of: maddened by privation people were brought to what is decided human flesh. Attacked the travelers who stronger, divided them into pieces and roasted in the fire, devoured. In many parts of the body, dug out of the ground, also went to the satisfaction of hunger. "
Pope's words flowing with milk and honey, the land of Palestine made a deep impression. East, the common people a place where there will be hungry and humiliated, where there will be lords and masters. Quite different reasons stirred up chivalry and nobility. At the time will come easy lord did not want to settle for what could make his estate. He wanted to wear comfortable and beautiful clothes made of expensive fabrics, excellent wines to drink, to eat only the gold and silver utensils. All this needed money, and squeeze anything else out of starving peasants was impossible. In these circumstances, the appeal of Urban II to go on a crusade, meant an opportunity to win great treasures and new land. And what it was the perfect chance to show off their military prowess and skill. Thus, the Pope's speech, which was built according to the rules of oratory, touched chord in the hearts of people from very different social classes and groups.
After the cathedral of Clermont Pope Urban II traveled to France, stopping in every town and castle, repeating his call to free the Holy Land. On the roads of Europe, like ripples in the water, dispersed thousands of preachers. Their words were echoed. Thousands and thousands of peasants, knights, thieves even took the cross and vowed to liberate Jerusalem. The knights were drawn to his lords, who gave consent to participate in the campaign. Farmers abandoned fields and homes, gathering in huge hordes with landless knights and common criminals. Already in the spring of 1096 all of Europe was in full swing, like a giant boiler. Thus began the First Crusade ...
Here it should be noted that in the XI century, the Muslim world stretching from the Atlantic to the headwaters of the Ganges, from the lands of Africa to the Kipchak steppe. In this area lived hundreds of people, thousands of towns and villages, millions of people, the followers of the Prophet Muhammad. Their sacred tome, the Quran is wonderful in every way. However, the whole is essentially the product, resulting in the imposition of economic, geographic, and cultural diversity of Muslim nations, has meant that the ideological interpretation of the book in different parts of the East, a rare variety of different and even extravagant forms.
Who needed the Crusades?Italian artist Francesco Ayets (1791-1882) used to take subjects from the Middle Ages. In 1836-1850, he wrote the painting "The Crusaders, thirsty for Jerusalem"
Just to the east was carried out eight Crusades. They all ended in failure before reaching its target (or reaching, but temporarily) and not solving any of the major challenges facing Europe in the Middle Ages, allowing only weaken the overall strength, which facilitated the consolidation of royal power. The war brought great misery and suffering people of the Middle East, accompanied by the destruction of cultural and material values. But the Catholic Church has strengthened its financial position and create new institutions - the Order, who played an important role in the future. But the failure and collapse of the hopes and aspirations of Europeans undermined the authority of the church. Trip participants got to know the culture of the East, with Muslim customs and traditions and religion. Crusaders saw people like themselves. His courage and military skill enemy called them the respect and recognition. The Crusades introduced the West to Arab and Greek science. Have advanced substantially mathematics, medicine, astronomy, linguistics. Spiritual life, culture and art were to break out of the grip in which they held the Catholic Church. Thus, the Crusades set the stage for the onset of the Renaissance. Italian merchants from Genoa, Venice and other cities began to conduct active trade relations with the East, bringing a lot of different things and products, it is not known in Europe or very rare. We can say that the Crusades contributed to increased mobility of Europeans. After previously for most of them the biggest journey is a trip to a nearby town. Overcoming fear of the unknown was the basis for the coming period of Discovery.
Unfortunately, the Crusades were also negative consequences. Long confrontation between East and West led to the emergence of jihad - a response aggressively hostile reaction of the Western world from the eastern countries. After a terrible September 11 terrorist attacks, former U.S. president George W. Bush, either accidentally or deliberately used in his speech the word "crusade." It was suggested that the Muslim world has all the reasons to resent the West and today's terrorist attacks are rooted in the ruthless and bloody Crusades, who turn into ruins many Eastern countries, distinguished among other high culture and tolerance for strangers. In other words, in today's terrorist threats blame solely Crusaders. Osama bin Laden in his taped speeches constantly called war on terror western new crusade against Islam.
The notorious Bill Clinton, in his report at Georgetown University also told the audience that the Crusades - a key reason for the current conflict with the eastern countries. He said: "The Crusaders took Jerusalem in 1099, killing many Jews .... In the Middle East, the slaughter is still remembered. "
This article is dedicated to one of the most interesting periods in world history - the Crusades. Crusaders often portrayed one-sidedly on the basis of the views of the author. Therefore, opinions about them and vary from real knights of honor and reputation in white to ruthless killers, monsters and robbers. What if you try to represent the motion of the Crusaders from the position "that" time.
Who needed the Crusades?Eugène Delacroix. Crusaders take Constantinople. 1840
End of X-th century marked the end of an epoch, which is now called the Great Migration. Ruthless Norsemen settled down, becoming vassals French throne. Invasion of the Hungarians was halted on the river Lech. Ends up being a continuous battles and invasions of barbarian tribes of Goths, Huns, Avars, Magyars. The onset of the 1000-tion, it was announced a year end of the world and the Last Judgement, and the vast majority of people believe that it will. Crowds came to the monasteries to atone for their sins. Divorced countless blessed and holy fools. Farmers threw farming land, which led to famine in many areas. The birth rate is falling rapidly.
Industrial and technological achievements of antiquity were forgotten and not used. Progress was evident only in the development of weapons and armor. Money almost gone out of use, widely used in a simple exchange of goods. Europe froze in anticipation December 25, 1000. And that day has come. And nothing happened. For understandable wave of happiness was the understanding of one thing - you need to live on. Everything seems to be back to their community, but it was not.
Knight is the only occupation war. When to stop raids subsided Hungarians and the Normans, has no one to defend. Soldiers stopped dying in large numbers, as well as the sons of knights have to be knights only, this class was rapidly growing. Soon, all the knights no longer enough land and peasants.
Lords have found if not the most successful and humane, yet solutions to this problem - tournaments and internecine war. They are not bad in its core functions, but even the most uneducated peasant could now think: "And one to defend my valiant heroes, knights now, when there is not a Norman or Hungary, or any other threat. It turns out that only the other knights. And if they will not - and will not be wars, devastation, hunger. I will not work on the castle lord, but only to himself. "
Past class unity began to give serious crack. Also in Europe in less than a hundred years from the year 1000 could be a real population boom. According to various estimates, the population of the major European powers has grown from 30 to 40%. Needed a new common enemy, the new idea of uniting people, justifying the existence of chivalry and the feudal class. As to prevent a social explosion took upon his shoulders the Catholic Church, the mighty power of the time, are situated between the people and the government.
November 26, 1095 near the small French town of Clermont in Auvergne, an event that played a role of the first stone that starts an avalanche. The week before, the day was a rumor spread that after the closure of the church council pope rumor to the people about. All week here flocked crowds. They were led by the hope to witness and hear the head of the Apostolic See, so rarely absent from Rome.
On the plain before the city was a huge mass of people: knights, nobles, monks, priests and commoners. What exactly says Urban II is not known. Survived several variants of speech, but it is unlikely they are authentic. Elderly dad heard only the first series, and then during breaks his word with comments retold standing behind. Urban II spoke of the sufferings of Christians in the Holy Land, and the oppression of pious pilgrims, the desecration of Christian holy sites. Thousands of people were crying and sent curses. Next Pope urged to take up the sword, spear, and free the Holy Sepulchre. In exchange, he graciously promised to release all sins, release from the torments of purgatory and take the church family protection of pilgrims. The sign of the cross was red cloth sewn on clothing. Oath hike to Jerusalem immediately uttered a thousand people.
Why the words of Pope caused such a response from so unequal social classes? First, it's still a truly great power of the Catholic Church in those days. Fear the wrath of the Lord, pray for forgiveness of sins and a desire to avoid punishment for them in the next world was a powerful incentive. But there were other reasons. One has only to think of the worst disaster XI century. They are hunger. Even in normal years, peasants lived from hand to mouth, barely reaching up to the next. If Year is lean ...
This is how the terrible picture of this time Burgundian monk Glaber, "When was eaten by livestock and poultry, people have come to the point that tore each other carrion and other nasty scum. Some, fleeing from starvation, eating wild roots and algae - all in vain! Scared now and tell to what the fall came when the human race. Alas! Oh the horror! Thing happened, previously almost completely unheard of: maddened by privation people were brought to what is decided human flesh. Attacked the travelers who stronger, divided them into pieces and roasted in the fire, devoured. In many parts of the body, dug out of the ground, also went to the satisfaction of hunger. "
Pope's words flowing with milk and honey, the land of Palestine made a deep impression. East, the common people a place where there will be hungry and humiliated, where there will be lords and masters. Quite different reasons stirred up chivalry and nobility. At the time will come easy lord did not want to settle for what could make his estate. He wanted to wear comfortable and beautiful clothes made of expensive fabrics, excellent wines to drink, to eat only the gold and silver utensils. All this needed money, and squeeze anything else out of starving peasants was impossible. In these circumstances, the appeal of Urban II to go on a crusade, meant an opportunity to win great treasures and new land. And what it was the perfect chance to show off their military prowess and skill. Thus, the Pope's speech, which was built according to the rules of oratory, touched chord in the hearts of people from very different social classes and groups.
After the cathedral of Clermont Pope Urban II traveled to France, stopping in every town and castle, repeating his call to free the Holy Land. On the roads of Europe, like ripples in the water, dispersed thousands of preachers. Their words were echoed. Thousands and thousands of peasants, knights, thieves even took the cross and vowed to liberate Jerusalem. The knights were drawn to his lords, who gave consent to participate in the campaign. Farmers abandoned fields and homes, gathering in huge hordes with landless knights and common criminals. Already in the spring of 1096 all of Europe was in full swing, like a giant boiler. Thus began the First Crusade ...
Here it should be noted that in the XI century, the Muslim world stretching from the Atlantic to the headwaters of the Ganges, from the lands of Africa to the Kipchak steppe. In this area lived hundreds of people, thousands of towns and villages, millions of people, the followers of the Prophet Muhammad. Their sacred tome, the Quran is wonderful in every way. However, the whole is essentially the product, resulting in the imposition of economic, geographic, and cultural diversity of Muslim nations, has meant that the ideological interpretation of the book in different parts of the East, a rare variety of different and even extravagant forms.
Who needed the Crusades?Italian artist Francesco Ayets (1791-1882) used to take subjects from the Middle Ages. In 1836-1850, he wrote the painting "The Crusaders, thirsty for Jerusalem"
Just to the east was carried out eight Crusades. They all ended in failure before reaching its target (or reaching, but temporarily) and not solving any of the major challenges facing Europe in the Middle Ages, allowing only weaken the overall strength, which facilitated the consolidation of royal power. The war brought great misery and suffering people of the Middle East, accompanied by the destruction of cultural and material values. But the Catholic Church has strengthened its financial position and create new institutions - the Order, who played an important role in the future. But the failure and collapse of the hopes and aspirations of Europeans undermined the authority of the church. Trip participants got to know the culture of the East, with Muslim customs and traditions and religion. Crusaders saw people like themselves. His courage and military skill enemy called them the respect and recognition. The Crusades introduced the West to Arab and Greek science. Have advanced substantially mathematics, medicine, astronomy, linguistics. Spiritual life, culture and art were to break out of the grip in which they held the Catholic Church. Thus, the Crusades set the stage for the onset of the Renaissance. Italian merchants from Genoa, Venice and other cities began to conduct active trade relations with the East, bringing a lot of different things and products, it is not known in Europe or very rare. We can say that the Crusades contributed to increased mobility of Europeans. After previously for most of them the biggest journey is a trip to a nearby town. Overcoming fear of the unknown was the basis for the coming period of Discovery.
Unfortunately, the Crusades were also negative consequences. Long confrontation between East and West led to the emergence of jihad - a response aggressively hostile reaction of the Western world from the eastern countries. After a terrible September 11 terrorist attacks, former U.S. president George W. Bush, either accidentally or deliberately used in his speech the word "crusade." It was suggested that the Muslim world has all the reasons to resent the West and today's terrorist attacks are rooted in the ruthless and bloody Crusades, who turn into ruins many Eastern countries, distinguished among other high culture and tolerance for strangers. In other words, in today's terrorist threats blame solely Crusaders. Osama bin Laden in his taped speeches constantly called war on terror western new crusade against Islam.
The notorious Bill Clinton, in his report at Georgetown University also told the audience that the Crusades - a key reason for the current conflict with the eastern countries. He said: "The Crusaders took Jerusalem in 1099, killing many Jews .... In the Middle East, the slaughter is still remembered. "
Saturday, July 14, 2012
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Friday, July 13, 2012
plumbing news
:: Plumbing Innovations ::
Plumbing Innovations Make Major Inroads in Efficiency, Flushability.
In an effort to save water and increase efficiency in municipal
wastewater systems, the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) was signed
into law. Prior to this law, U.S. consumers were happy with their water
guzzling toilets, yet these fixtures were among the most water consuming
appliances in many homes, using anywhere from 3.5 gallons to 5 gallons
per flush. In 1994, EPAct went into effect, requiring that all
residential toilets be manufactured using the 1.6 gallons per flush
standard. Early on, toilets underwent considerable changes. While the
majority of toilets worked well and did save water, some consumers were
not satisfied with the performance of these new toilets. Driven by
anecdotal complaints that household toilets simply didnt work, some
lawmakers even urged repeal of the federal law, albeit unsuccessfully.
What consumers were saying was that they wanted to be 100 percent
confident that their toilets would get the job done in one flush, every
time. Manufacturers listened and continued to strive for improvements,
and today the worry free 1.6 gallon toilet is becoming a reality. High
efficiency toilets today. Here are just some of the most recent inroads
in toilet re engineering: High tech tanks. The old floating ball and
chain system is giving way to new flushing technology. For example,
American Standard eliminated the typical tank flapper valve altogether
and replaced it with an exclusive Flush Tower(TM) that is designed to
forcefully release 1.6 gallons of water per flush in under a second.
Named Americas Best(TM) Flushing System, the technology was first
installed in the recently introduced Champion Toilet. Huge high flow
flush valves: While style and size of flush valves vary in todays
models, the Flush Tower inside the Champion toilet employs a specially
designed inlet along with a large, three inch diameter opening to
increase efficiency and maximize flush performance. Oversized trapway:
The newest toilets are made with extra large internal passageways that
have no choke points to trap waste. Sizes vary with the manufacturer.
Water regulations: How are they working? Here are some results since the
Energy Policy Act went into effect: Household usage. The American Water
Works Association Research Foundation concluded in 1999 that low flow
toilets in 12 cities saved an average of 10.5 gallons per person daily.
Municipal usage. Residential 1.6 gallon toilets were estimated to reduce
toilet water use by 23 percent to 46 percent in studies conducted in a
number of cities including Tampa, Phoenix, Austin and Oakland, according
to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Environmental impact.
According to the EPA, use of water efficient plumbing fixtures and
appliances helps to maintain aquatic habitats; restore wetlands and
fisheries; protect groundwater from depletion and contamination; and
reduce the amount of energy used to pump, heat and treat drinking water
and to pump and treat wastewater. The billion gallon bonus: Nationally,
the use of low flow toilets through new construction and normal
replacements is preliminarily estimated to save in excess of 7.6 billion
gallons of water per day by 2020. This savings is nearly 19 percent of
the total amount of water supplied to U.S. public water systems in 1995,
according to the EPA. "Ten years after the water efficiency regulations
went into effect, the Champion Toilet is at last providing consumers
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intended, and virtually maintenance free," says Laurie Breininger, vice
president and general manager of American Standard bath and kitchen.
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Suggested retail price is approximately four hundred dollars.)
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ZZ Top History
ZZ Top's history is one of rock stardom, cool cars, and really long
beards. If you're looking for rock and roll feuds, look elsewhere - ZZ
Top is one of those rare bands that has managed to keep all of the same
members for their 35 year and counting career. What you will find in ZZ
Top's history is the story of a slow and steady rise to fame that earned
the band a place in the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame.
Eliminator ended up being the biggest hit that ZZ Top has had to date. The follow up album, Afterburner, did well, but it never quite got off the ground in the same way. By the time the 1990 release Recycler came around, music had changed dramatically. Grunge music was on the cusp of turning the music world on its ear, hip hop was becoming a powerful form of music, and hair bands ruled the airways and MTV. Recycler sold well, but less than Afterburner. This post Recycler period marked the end of an era in ZZ Top history.
ZZ Top History - The Early Years
ZZ Top was formed in 1969 in Texas. The band members are:- Billy Gibbons
- Dusty Hill
- Frank Beard (and yes, Beard is the one who does NOT have a beard)
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Success At Last
Two years later, ZZ Top decided to get back together and head into the studio to start work on a new album. This album, Eliminator, was released in 1983 and rocketed ZZ Top to stardom. The timing was right now - MTV had just hit the airways, and ZZ Top was ripe for the music video medium. Their unique looks, coupled by their winning video formula of hot chicks and hot cars made them a hit with audiences. Songs like "Legs," "Gimme All Your Lovin," and "Sharp Dressed Man" gave music listeners a down to earth, everyman alternative to the New Wave/New Romantic artists that were dominating MTV in those days (those days when MTV played music!).Eliminator ended up being the biggest hit that ZZ Top has had to date. The follow up album, Afterburner, did well, but it never quite got off the ground in the same way. By the time the 1990 release Recycler came around, music had changed dramatically. Grunge music was on the cusp of turning the music world on its ear, hip hop was becoming a powerful form of music, and hair bands ruled the airways and MTV. Recycler sold well, but less than Afterburner. This post Recycler period marked the end of an era in ZZ Top history.
1990s and Beyond
After Recycler, ZZ Top signed a deal with RCA Records. They released albums through the 1990s, but the heyday was clearly over. The accolades began pouring in through this period, including induction into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame and a VH1 Rock Honors Award. As of 2007, the band continues to tour but is currently unsigned.ZZ Top Discography
ZZ Top's studio album discography is as follows:- ZZ Top's First Album
- Rio Grande Mud
- Tres Hombres
- Fandango
- Tejas
- Deguello
- El Loco
- Eliminator
- Afterburner
- Recycler
- Antennae
- Rhythmeen
- XXX
- Mescalero
ZZ Top Trivia
- Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill did not have those trademark beards when the band started. When they were on hiatus in 1977, the two did not see each other, and when they returned to the studio, they were shocked to discover that each had independently grown shockingly long beards.
- Gillette Razor Company offered the band $1 million each to shave their beards in 1984 for a TV commercial - they declined.
- The car seen in many popular ZZ Top videos is known as the CadZZilla and belongs to Billy Gibbons.
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Part #2 :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpprhGO4A7g&feature=relmfu
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