Stateside stations were maxed out to 50,000 watts of peak power while the Mexican stations were known for their million-watt signals.īilly Gibbons noted, “Even though Dusty, Frank, and I grew up in different part of Texas we listened to the same stations, particularly the “X” stations and, as a result, we gained a lot of the same musical and cultural points of reference.” The song is a faithful chronicle of the famed “border blaster” radio phenomenon from the time when Mexican AM stations held call letters beginning with the letter “X” just south of the border, broadcasting with virtually unlimited wattage. “Heard It On The X” made its debut in 1975 as part of ZZ Top’s fourth album Fandango!, and continues to be one of the band’s most enduring creations. Directed by Sam Dunn and released by Banger Films, the feature offers insight into the history of the band’s classic line-up: Billy F Gibbons, Frank Beard and Dusty Hill. The classic setting, dating back to 1878, was chosen for an unfettered, roots-oriented session that is chronicled in the Grammy-nominated documentary ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band from Texas.

Like the other 11 selections on RAW, it was recorded at Gruene Hall, the notorious honky tonk in Texas. “Heard It On The X,” a track featured on ZZ Top’s forthcoming album, “RAW”, is available Friday, June 24 in advance of the album’s July 22 release by Shelter Records/BMG. ZZ Top Releases New Track “Heard It On The X”Ī Rockin’ Homage To The Era Of Border Blaster Radio

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