Representatives from the annual South Carolina State Fair announced that classic rock group ZZ Top will perform at the upcoming fair this October. The three piece ensemble currently consists of bassist Dusty Hill, lead vocalist Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard. After their release of a debut album in 1971, the band experienced rapid success with a hit album in 1983, "Eliminator," which has often been regarded as one of the best rock albums from the '80s.
Based on US record sales, ZZ Top has been one of the most successful rock 'n roll bands in history. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, the band has sold over 25 million albums across the United States.
ZZ Top will be one of six musical acts scheduled to perform during the 12-day run of the fair. Other acts will be announced in the next few weeks. Tickets are $25 and include admission to the fair. The ZZ Top performance will take place on Oct. 18, and tickets go on sale Sept. 6.