ZZ Top's 1986 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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 06, 1986
ZZ Top San Diego Sports Arena San Diego, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 06, 1986
Aug 05, 1986
ZZ Top / Honeymoon Suite

Afterburner World Tour

Thomas & Mack Center Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Aug 02, 1986
ZZ Top

Afterburner

Pan American Center Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Jul 30, 1986
ZZ Top
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McNichols Sports Arena Denver, Colorado, United States
Jul 26, 1986
ZZ Top
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Tacoma Dome Tacoma, Washington, United States
Jul 25, 1986
ZZ Top

Afterburner World Tour

Tacoma Dome Tacoma, Washington, United States
Jul 24, 1986
ZZ Top / The Unforgiven
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Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Washington State University Pullman, Washington, United States
Jul 22, 1986
The Unforgiven / ZZ Top

Afterburner

Memorial Coliseum Portland, Oregon, United States
Jul 20, 1986
ZZ Top / Night Ranger / Missing Persons

Mountain Aire ‘86

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Calaveras County Fairgrounds Angels Camp, California, United States
Jul 16, 1986
ZZ Top / The Unforgiven

Afterburner

ISU Mini Dome Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Jul 15, 1986
ZZ Top
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Casper Events Center Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Jul 14, 1986
ZZ Top

Afterburner Tour

Salt Palace Arena Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Jul 05, 1986
ZZ Top / the smithereens William and Mary Hall Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 05, 1986
Jun 28, 1986
ZZ Top Legend Valley Thornville, Ohio, United States
Jun 22, 1986
ZZ TOP / The Call

The Afterburner Tour

Roberts Municipal Stadium Evansville, Indiana, United States
Jun 21, 1986
ZZ Top / The Call

Afterburner World Tour

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Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 20, 1986
ZZ Top / The Call

Afterburner Tour

Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 17, 1986
ZZ Top Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States
Jun 16, 1986
ZZ Top

Cheap Sunglasses

Castle Farms Charlevoix, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 16, 1986
Jun 15, 1986
Z Z Top / Joe Jackson

Afterburner Tour

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Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 15, 1986

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ZZ Top / Jimmy Barnes on Mar 1, 1986 [897-small]

ZZ Top / Jimmy Barnes
Mar 1, 1986
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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ZZ Top on Feb 1, 1986 [587-small]

ZZ Top
Feb 1, 1986
 Wichita, Kansas, United States
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ZZ Top / Jimmy Barnes on Mar 22, 1986 [926-small]

ZZ Top / Jimmy Barnes
Mar 22, 1986
 Hollywood, Florida, United States
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ZZ Top on Mar 21, 1986 [946-small]

ZZ Top
Mar 21, 1986
 Hollywood, Florida, United States
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ZZ Top on Aug 16, 1986 [173-small]

ZZ Top
Aug 16, 1986
 Inglewood, California, United States
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ZZ Top on Mar 20, 1986 [140-small]

ZZ Top
Mar 20, 1986
 Lakeland, Florida, United States
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ZZ Top / Jimmy Barnes on Mar 1, 1986 [783-small]

ZZ Top / Jimmy Barnes
Mar 1, 1986
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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ZZ Top on Apr 8, 1986 [497-small]

ZZ Top
Apr 8, 1986
 Dayton, Ohio, United States
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ZZ Top on Mar 28, 1986 [829-small]

ZZ Top
Mar 28, 1986
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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ZZ Top on Mar 28, 1986 [831-small]

ZZ Top
Mar 28, 1986
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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ZZ Top on Mar 28, 1986 [533-small]

ZZ Top
Mar 28, 1986
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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ZZ Top on Jul 30, 1986 [118-small]

ZZ Top
Jul 30, 1986
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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2016 113 concerts
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2014 91 concerts
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2011 105 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 3,296 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 May 03, 2024 at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California, United States.

When was the last ZZ Top concert?

The last ZZ Top concert was on April 28, 2024 at Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno, Nevada, 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 24, 2024 concert at Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona, United States:

  1. La Grange

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