A candid moment with Glen and ZZ Top.
Taken during their "Summer Sizzler Tour."
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Glen L. Gertz - Creative Director & Head Honcho
Glen is a Dallas, Texas native. He has been involved in music and art all of his life. His grandmother was an accomplished pianist involved in opera and classical music and she introduced him to music in grade school. As a musician in the 60’s and 70’s he played with bands from Texas all the way to Boston. With accessibility to the music scene in the 70’s he took up photography and had the opportunity to photograph some top rock groups, while also pursuing art photography. In the mid 70’s he and a friend/partner opened a bar in Austin, Texas on 6th Street, next to one of the most famous blues clubs in Texas. In the years to come, through today, 6th Street has become the hot spot for Austin's music and nightlife. Looking to escape the “wild” lifestyle of the music and bar scene, Glen accepted an opportunity for the adventure of living and working in the South Pacific islands, where he lived for 15 years. In the new millennium Glen moved back to the states and found a home in Maplewood, New Jersey, 15 miles outside of New York city. He started GZ Guitars to build custom guitars for collectors and musicians. For more information about GZ Guitars, click on "our story" above.