The documentary takes viewers on a journey through the formation and rise of ZZ Top, beginning with the childhoods of the band members in Texas. The film explores the unlikely combination of Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard, who came together in 1969 and quickly established themselves as a unique force in the blues-rock scene.
With a blend of interviews with the band members, their friends and family, and other musicians, as well as rare archival footage, the film delves into the pressures and challenges the band faced as they gained fame and toured the world. It also explores the personal relationships between the band members, their struggles with substance abuse, and their commitment to their vision and sound.
Over the course of their careers, ZZ Top has sold over 50 million albums worldwide and earned widespread critical acclaim for their innovative sound and dynamic live performances. That Little Ol' Band From Texas offers a rare glimpse into the personalities and influences that shaped one of the most dynamic and enduring bands in American music history.