Mel Z

Surf rock pioneer and poet, Brian Wilson passed away today at the age of 82.

He continued to perform the music of The Beach Boys with band members throughout his later years, after co-founding the band in 1961.

Photo shot for in July 15, 2018.

ZZ Top // Victoria, BC // Elevation Tour // June 1, 2025

The godfathers of rock brought all the riffs, hits, fuzzy guitars to a room full of awe at Save on Foods Memorial Centre.

Gravel-voiced Billy Gibbons delivered that clean yet dirty guitar sound fans were there for. Frank Beard returned to the stage after a leave, with Elwood Francis rounding out the trio and kicking off the Victoria show with the mind-numbing 17-string bass.

There was another cool little “guy” on the stage, perhaps a tribute to original and founding ZZ Top member, Dusty Hill?

Mel Z Photos for JACK 103.1.