Overview
- On Jay Mohr’s Mohr Stories podcast, Gibbons said he and the late Dusty Hill were offered $1 million per man to shave their beards for a commercial.
- He recounted consulting publicist Bob Merlis, then deciding to pass on the deal to maintain the group’s trademark look.
- Gibbons said Gillette denies making the offer, and People reported it has requested comment from the company.
- The guitarist has mentioned the alleged pitch before, including a 2012 remark that he never seriously considered it.
- ZZ Top remains active on the road with bassist Elwood Francis, with a slate of North American dates scheduled for spring 2026.