ZZ Top got ripped off of all their trucks full of gear somewhere in 82-83, when I was in Memphis. They cancelled Memphis, then a week or so later said it was back on, because all the shops in town loaned them all they could. I remember not noticing it was really quiet, but you could speak to the fella next to you without cupping your hands and yelling in your ear. What I did notice right off the bat was the great bass sound, both drums and bass guitar. Best sounding concert I went to outside small, well setup collage concert halls. All my buddies noticed it too. We were from row as always because we waited overnight at the 24 hr beer serving pool hall that was the only outlet for the front row block the Navy reserved for us. We saw everyone that came through there, twice a month plus additional concerts at other venues. Met Joe Walsh and he played I.L.B.T.'s for the first time I heard it. Nice fella, very interested in us, our shaved heads and what we were getting trained for in the Navy. That event, also really good sounding, on mud island, not so loud, not much seating and unannounced free concert.
