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Moving Sidewalks

Moving Sidewalks were an American rock band formed in 1966 from Houston, Texas. They released several singles and an album, before bassist Don Summers and keyboardist Tom Moore were drafted into the army, bringing the band to an end. Vocalist/guitarist Billy Gibbons and drummer Dan Mitchell then formed ZZ Top.

History
Gibbons founded Moving Sidewalks in the mid-1960s and they quickly drew a large following, especially among the Houston "teen scene". They recorded several singles and one full-length album, Flash. Since that successful sold-out show and despite their single show announcement, the band played as official headliners of Austin Psych Fest on May 1, 2013, and the Charity Gala for the Deacons of Deadwood Ball on September 28, 2013, in Houston. ==Discography==
Discography
AlbumsFlash (1969) Tantara TS 6919. The original release. Produced by manager Steve Ames. • 99th Floor (1982) Eva 12002. Reissue of the Tantara album plus the five tracks that were issued on singles only. • Flash (2000) Akarma AK 117. Another reissue of the Tantara album with the five singles tracks. • The Pre-ZZ Houston Roots (2004) Lone Star LSR 19629. A compilation of material by the Moving Sidewalks, including six unreleased tracks; 21 songs total. • The Roots Of ZZ Top (2010) Fuel 61820. A compilation of seven Moving Sidewalks songs, four Warlocks songs, seven American Blues songs; all tracks previously released on various singles and albums. • The Complete Collection (2012) Rockbeat ROC 3018. A compilation of material by the Moving Sidewalks, including six unreleased tracks; also includes demo material by Billy Gibbons' first band, the Coachmen; 26 songs total. EPsThe Moving Sidewalks - A Band From Texas (1982) Another Mangy Mutt 1030. This 7-inch EP was released on the indie label MUTT, a subsidiary of the Moxie Record Company. It is a mono recording and the playback speed is at 45 rpm for Side A and 33 rpm for Side B. This record is a combination/compilation of the band's A and B sides from their first two singles for Wand Records. • Side A: 99th Floor; What Are You Going To Do • Side B: Every Night A New Surprise; Need Me Singles • "99th Floor" / "What Are You Going To Do" (1967) Tantara 3101; reissued as Wand 1156 • "Need Me" / "Every Night A New Surprise" (1967) Wand 1167 • "I Want To Hold Your Hand" / "Joe Blues" (1968) Tantara 3108 • "Flashback" (4:15 – radio edit) / "No Good To Cry" (3:08 – radio edit) (1969) Tantara 3113 ==References==
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