La Futura is the fifteenth studio album by American rock band ZZ Top, released on September 8, 2012. It is the band's first album in nine years, following Mescalero, and peaked at number 5 on the Billboard "Top Rock Albums" chart. La Futura is also the last studio album released before bassist Dusty Hill and drummer Frank Beard died in 2021 and 2026, respectively, making it the last album with the classic and original lineup.
Billy Gibbons – vocals (lead on all but "Drive by Lover"), guitar, production Dusty Hill – bass, keyboards, vocals (lead on "Drive by Lover") Frank Beard – drums
Joe Hardy – piano, Hammond B3 organ, recording James Harman – harmonica Dave Sardy – piano, Hammond B3 organ, mixing
Cameron Barton – engineering Ryan Castle – engineering Pedro Chapouris – photography Ross Halfin – photography Jason Lader – recording Eric Lynn – recording Vlado Meller – mastering Gary Moon – recording Sean Oakley – recording Rick Rubin – production Mark Santangelo – mastering Joe Spix – art direction and design
