The 2003 album "Mescalero" found ZZ Top returning to a more stripped-down, blues-rock sound after a series of more experimental releases. The album features guest appearances from some notable musicians.
- "Mescalero" was produced by the band and Bill Ham, and recorded in Houston, Texas.
- The album features guest musicians Ry Cooder on slide guitar, John Scofield on guitar, and keyboardist Augie Meyers.
- Upon release, "Mescalero" charted at number 11 on Billboard's Top Blues Albums chart.
ZZ Top is a Texas-based blues-rock trio known for their distinctive guitar riffs and strong R&B influences. "Mescalero" was released late in their career, after decades of recording and touring.
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