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.

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Aug 01, 1975
ZZ Top Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Jul 31, 1975
ZZ Top Slayer Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Jul 30, 1975
ZZ Top / Slade
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Milwaukee Auditorium Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jul 29, 1975
ZZ Top Memorial Hall Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Jul 27, 1975
ZZ Top Pavilion Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Jul 26, 1975
ZZ Top The Warehouse New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jul 25, 1975
ZZ Top San Antonio, Texas, United States
Jul 24, 1975
ZZ Top Sam Houston Coliseum Houston, Texas, United States
Jul 20, 1975
ZZ Top City National Civic San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 19, 1975
ZZ Top / REO Speedwagon / Trooper
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Richmond Coliseum Richmond, Virginia, United States
Jul 18, 1975
ZZ Top / REO Speedwagon / Trooper
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Norfolk Scope Arena Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Jul 15, 1975
ZZ Top / Peter Frampton / Kansas
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Freedom Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Jul 13, 1975
ZZ Top Charleston Civic Center Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Jul 09, 1975
ZZ Top
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War Memorial Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 05, 1975
Florida Jam 1975
KISS / ZZ Top / War / Marshall Tucker Band / Pure Prairie League / Atlanta Rhythm Section / Johnny Winter / Ozark Mtn. Daredevils
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Florida State Fair Grounds Tampa, Florida, United States
Show Duplicates for Jul 05, 1975
Jun 29, 1975
ZZ Top
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Braves Stadium Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jun 28, 1975
ZZ Top / Blue Öyster Cult Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Jun 27, 1975
ZZ Top / Blue Öyster Cult

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Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Jun 25, 1975
ZZ Top / B.T. Express / Freddie King Pan American Center, NMSU Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Jun 22, 1975
ZZ Top Long Beach Arena Los Angeles, California, United States

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Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top / Uncle Kracker
Jul 22, 2023
 Tampa, Florida, 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 / Aston Villa
Jun 19, 1996
 Ghent, Flanders, Belgium
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ZZ Top / JD McPherson on Apr 10, 2024 [974-small]

ZZ Top / JD McPherson
Apr 10, 2024
 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
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ZZ Top / Prism / LeRoux on Apr 1, 1982 [106-small]

ZZ Top / Prism / LeRoux
Apr 1, 1982
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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ZZ Top / Quiet Riot on Jun 14, 1983 [199-small]

ZZ Top / Quiet Riot
Jun 14, 1983
 Morrison, Colorado, United States
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ZZ Top / Elvin Bishop on Feb 5, 1977 [144-small]

ZZ Top / Elvin Bishop
Feb 5, 1977
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section on Feb 19, 1977 [569-small]

ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section
Feb 19, 1977
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section on Feb 19, 1977 [571-small]

ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section
Feb 19, 1977
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section on Feb 19, 1977 [573-small]

ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section
Feb 19, 1977
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section on Feb 19, 1977 [574-small]

ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section
Feb 19, 1977
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section on Feb 19, 1977 [575-small]

ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section
Feb 19, 1977
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Credit: Mitchell Wilke

ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section on Feb 19, 1977 [576-small]

ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section
Feb 19, 1977
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Credit: Mitchell Wilke

ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section on Feb 19, 1977 [577-small]

ZZ Top / Atlanta Rhythm Section
Feb 19, 1977
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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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 3,296 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 April 27, 2024 at Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles, California, United States.

When was the last ZZ Top concert?

The last ZZ Top concert was on April 24, 2024 at Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona, United States.

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 April 19, 2024 concert at Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana, 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. Pearl Necklace
  7. I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide
  8. I Gotsta Get Paid
  9. My Head's In Mississippi
  10. Sixteen Tons
  11. Just Got Paid
  12. Sharp Dressed Man
  13. Legs
  14. Brown Sugar
  15. Tube Snake Boogie
  16. La Grange

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