Filmmaker Jamie Chamberlain spends half his time at his home in the Fauntleroy neighborhood, the other half at his Los Angeles digs. But that's only when he is home in the first place, because Chamberlain is one lucky guy. He makes his living hanging with the legendary rock group, ZZ Top, and film them in concert on tour in America, Spain, Portugal, and France. He has heard "Sharp Dressed Man," "Tush," and "Cheap Sunglasses" countless times, but who's complaining?

His film, "Rock and Roll Gearhead- 4 Days With Billy F. Gibbons," based on the ZZ Top guitar player who opened for Jimi Hendrix back in the day, was screened at West 5 Lounge Jan. 25.

Chamberlain continues to tour with the band while he works on a second documentary about the long-bearded, three-man phenomenon, which includes Dusty Hill and Frank Beard. Well, Frank Beard is the one without the beard. They have played together 40 years.

"Billy Gibbons is one of the truly legendary guitarists," said Chamberlain. "He is compared to Hendrix and Clapton by anyone who has ever picked up a guitar."

Chamberlain said that for his movie "Gearhead" he got to travel with Gibbons to press events, book signings, and was around when the guitarist got married. "I filmed what it was like to walk in his shoes," said Chamberlain, who was once a Belltown waiter saving up to attend Vancouver Film School. The two met while Chamberlain was producing rock segments for Fox-TV.

Chamberlain said Gibbons really likes West Seattle. "After their White River concert last August, I convinced Billy to stay in Seattle and let me drag him around. We hung around the Junction, went into West 5, and ate across the street at the Matador. Billy Gibbons and Mexican food are inseparable."

Check out: www.zztop.com for background on the classic band.