ZZ Top Concert History

ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. For 51 years, it was composed of vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard and bassist-vocalist Dusty Hill, until Hill's death in 2021. ZZ Top had developed a signature sound based on Gibbons' blues guitar playing style and Hill and Beard's rhythm section. They are popular for their live performances, sly and humorous lyrics, and the matching appearances of Gibbons and Hill, who wore sunglasses, hats and long beards.

Jul 04, 1973 –
Jul 06, 1973
ZZ Top / BloodrocK / River City / Ace Trucking Company Rebel Springs Rock Festival Sheridan, Arkansas, United States
Jun 30, 1973
Zz Top / Brownsville Station / Bertha / White Witch
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Charlie B's Ranch Seneca, South Carolina, United States
Jun 19, 1973
ZZ Top The Omni (Omni Coliseum) Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jun 17, 1973
Uriah Heep / Earth, Wind and Fire / ZZ Top Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena Binghamton, New York, United States
Jun 16, 1973
Deep Purple / Blue Oyster Cult / ZZ Top / Billy Preston
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Tampa Stadium Tampa, Florida, United States
Jun 10, 1973
Deep Purple / ZZ Top
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Milwaukee Arena Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Jun 08, 1973
ZZ Top / Manfred Mann's Earth Band / Wet Willie / Savoy Brown Parkway Field Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Jun 02, 1973
ZZ Top Mid-South Coliseum Memphis, Tennessee, United States
May 01, 1973
ZZ Top Mooresville Indiana Roller Rink Mooresville Indiana
Apr 21, 1973
Allman Brothers Band / ZZ Top / The Marshall Tucker Band / mahavishnu orchestra / Wet Willie / Brownsville Station / Mason Profitt / Goose Creek Symphony
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Memorial Stadium Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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ZZ Top / Cheap Trick
Oct 13, 2019
 Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
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ZZ Top / Cheap Trick
Oct 13, 2019
 Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
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ZZ Top / Black Moods
Apr 24, 2024
 Prescott Valley, Arizona, United States
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ZZ Top on May 25, 1986 [507-small]

ZZ Top
May 25, 1986
 Landover, Maryland, United States
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / ZZ Top on Sep 26, 2010 [443-small]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / ZZ Top
Sep 26, 2010
 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004 on Jun 4, 2004 [517-small]

Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004
Jun 4 - 6, 2004
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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ZZ Top on Jun 17, 1986 [859-small]

ZZ Top
Jun 17 - 18, 1986
 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States
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ZZ Top on Jun 17, 1986 [861-small]

ZZ Top
Jun 17 - 18, 1986
 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States
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ZZ Top / Bryan Adams / The Law / Thunder / Little Angels on Jul 6, 1991 [311-small]

ZZ Top / Bryan Adams / The Law / Thunder / Little Angels
Jul 6, 1991
 Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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ZZ Top on Apr 26, 1986 [629-small]

ZZ Top
Apr 26, 1986
 Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Ticket Stub, ZZ Top on Oct 2, 1983 [780-small]

Ticket Stub


ZZ Top
Oct 2, 1983
 San Antonio, Texas, United States
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ZZ Top on May 4, 1986 [413-small]

ZZ Top
May 4, 1986
 Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
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ZZ Top on May 4, 1986 [414-small]

ZZ Top
May 4, 1986
 Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
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ZZ Top on May 4, 1986 [415-small]

ZZ Top
May 4, 1986
 Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
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ZZ Top on May 4, 1986 [416-small]

ZZ Top
May 4, 1986
 Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
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2024 79 concerts
2023 70 concerts
2022 106 concerts
2021 81 concerts
2020 24 concerts
2019 106 concerts
2018 69 concerts
2017 107 concerts
2016 113 concerts
2015 107 concerts
2014 91 concerts
2013 122 concerts
2012 89 concerts
2011 105 concerts
2010 109 concerts
2009 102 concerts
2008 101 concerts
2007 106 concerts
2006 2 concerts
2005 83 concerts
2004 51 concerts
2003 86 concerts
2002 28 concerts
2001 1 concert
2000 45 concerts
1999 73 concerts
1998 1 concert
1997 94 concerts
1996 30 concerts
1995 4 concerts
1994 76 concerts
1993 4 concerts
1991 123 concerts
1990 33 concerts
1989 4 concerts
1987 7 concerts
1986 132 concerts
1985 12 concerts
1984 16 concerts
1983 118 concerts
1982 32 concerts
1981 93 concerts
1980 83 concerts
1979 21 concerts
1978 4 concerts
1977 28 concerts
1976 65 concerts
1975 71 concerts
1974 89 concerts
1973 79 concerts
1972 13 concerts
1971 4 concerts
1970 5 concerts
1969 4 concerts
1968 2 concerts
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Dghammer Jun 04, 2022

What idiot thinks that the Fort Worth Convention Center is in dal-ass?


Mjacobs Mar 18, 2020

ZZ Top ,Earth Wind and Fire and Uriah Heep concert on 9/7 /73 was not in Rochester NY but at the Floyd Maines Arena in Binghamton N.Y. I am positive on this since I was there and it was one of my all time favorite shows.


Bundy714 Oct 12, 2019

You missed one. ZZ Top played the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, MS on April 18, 1991. I remember it well, cause we were really bummed. The Black Crowes were hot and new, and were supposed to open for ZZ Top, but for some reason they didn't. Can't remember why, but it turned out to be a good concert anyway. Sure did want to see the Black Crowes tho, lol.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Where is ZZ Top from?

Each of the founding members of ZZ Top were from Houston, Texas where they formed the band.

How long has ZZ Top been together?

ZZ Top was formed in 1969 when the band released their first single titled “Salt Lick.” They are one of the longest continuously performing bands in history, lasting well over half a decade.

Who were the founding members of ZZ Top?

Founding members of ZZ Top were:

  • Billy Gibbons on guitar and vocals
  • Dusty Hill on keyboard, bass, and vocals
  • Frank Beard on drums

Which ZZ Top member died in 2021?

On July 28, 2021, founding member of ZZ Top Dusty Hill passed away in his sleep according to an Instagram post by bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard.

Who replaced Dusty Hill from ZZ Top?

Before Dusty Hill passed, he told his long-time friend and band mate that Elwood Francis should replace him after his death. Francis had served as Hill’s guitar tech for many years. Gibbons and Beard honored Hill’s dying wish and brought Francis on as the new bassist and vocalist.

How old are the members of ZZ Top?

When Hills passed, he was 72 years old. Of the other founding members, Billy Gibbons (born 16 December 1949) is 74 years old while Frank Bear is 74 years old.

Hill’s replacement Elwood Francis, on the other hand, has not publicly stated his age, but he is thought to be about 10-15 years younger than other members of the band.

How did ZZ Top get its name?

When the band had just formed, Gibbons was trying to think of a name. He liked how musical artists like B.B. King and Z. Z. Hill stylized their names and thought about combining them to create "ZZ King." However, he thought this was too similar to “B.B. King” and and ultimately amended the name to “ZZ Top.”

How much is ZZ Top worth?

As of January 2021, ZZ Top's estimated net worth was about $80 million. The majority of their money comes from live performances and recordings.

Which ZZ Top member was on Bones?

Gibbons had a recurring role in the Fox television series Bones, appearing in seven episodes over nine years. In those episodes. he portrays a fictionalized version of himself as Angela Pearly Gates, the father of a character Michaela Conlin. He appears in season 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10.

How many concerts has ZZ Top had?

ZZ Top has had 3,303 concerts.

What genre is ZZ Top?

ZZ Top is most often considered to be Rock, United States, Metal, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Country Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Stoner Rock, Southern Rock, and Boogie Rock.

When is the next ZZ Top concert?

The next ZZ Top concert is on June 26, 2024 at Tons of Rock in Oslo, Oslo, Norway. The bands performing are: Metallica / ZZ Top / Tool / Heart / Judas Priest / Greta Van Fleet / Europe / Parkway Drive / Opeth / While She Sleeps / Uriah Heep / Kreator / Saxon / Katatonia / All Them Witches / Satyricon / Rotting Christ / Doro / Motorpsycho / Batushka / Alien Weaponry / Mammoth WVH / Abbath / Seigmen / Nervosa / Bokassa / Black Debbath / Better Lovers / Батюшка / Mr Bungle / Extreme / Einherjer / Night Verses / Oslo Ess / Palaye Royale / Thy Art Is Murder / Tsjuder / Gluecifer / Turnstile / Empire State Bastard / Go Go Gorillas / HEALTH / I Am Morbid / Orange Goblin / Skynd / Span / Twin Temple / Valentourettes / Avantasia / Asinhell / Cavalera / Igorrr / Thundermother.

When was the last ZZ Top concert?

The last ZZ Top concert was on May 05, 2024 at BeachLife Festival Grounds in Redondo Beach, California, United States. The bands that performed were: ZZ Top / Courtney Barnett / Margo Price / Sugar Ray / St. Paul and The Broken Bones / Atlas Genius / Gaby Moreno / Tito Puente Jr. / Sashamon / Wall Of Sound / Asiatica.

What setlist does ZZ Top play live?

The songs that ZZ Top performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 05, 2024 concert at BeachLife Festival Grounds in Redondo Beach, California, United States:

  1. Got Me Under Pressure
  2. I Thank You
  3. Waitin' for the Bus
  4. Jesus Just Left Chicago
  5. Gimme All Your Lovin'
  6. My Head's in Mississippi
  7. I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide
  8. Sixteen Tons
  9. Just Got Paid
  10. Sharp Dressed Man
  11. Legs
  12. Brown Sugar
  13. Tube Snake Boogie
  14. La Grange

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