ZZ Top's 2003 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
Jul 16, 2003
ZZ Top / The Rolling Stones / The Hellacopters
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Helsingin Olympiastadion (Helsinki Olympic Stadium) Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Jul 14, 2003
ZZ Top Montereau Festival Paris, Île-de-France, France
Jul 12, 2003
ZZ Top
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Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Jul 11, 2003 –
Jul 12, 2003
Bospop 2003
ZZ Top / Dio / Mötorhead / Danko Jones / Subway to Sally / Simple Minds / H.I.M. / INXS / Bløf / 16 Down / The Alarm / The Alarm
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Bospop Weert, Limburg, Netherlands
Jul 09, 2003
ZZ Top / Mike Tramp
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Museumsmeile Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Jul 08, 2003
ZZ Top Sport und Kongresshalle Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Jul 06, 2003
ZZ Top
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Rockefeller Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Jul 05, 2003
ZZ Top
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Rottnerosparken Sunne, Sweden
Jun 21, 2003
ZZ Top / Ted Nugent
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Infinite Energy Center Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jun 20, 2003
ZZ Top
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Amway Arena Orlando, Florida, United States
Jun 18, 2003
ZZ Top Pensacola Civic Center Pensacola, Florida, United States
Jun 17, 2003
ZZ Top UNO Lakefront Arena New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jun 14, 2003
ZZ Top / Kenny Wayne Shepherd
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American Airlines Center Dallas, Texas, United States
Jun 13, 2003
ZZ Top / Kenny Wayne Shepherd
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Frank Erwin Center, University of Texas Austin, Texas, United States
Jun 12, 2003
ZZ Top Tulsa Convention Center Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Jun 08, 2003
ZZ Top / Crazy Texas Gypsies / Kenny Wayne Shepard / Ted Nugent

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Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California, United States
Jun 07, 2003
ZZ Top / Ted Nugent Glen Helen Amphitheater Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 06, 2003
ZZ Top
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Sleep Train Amphitheatre Wheatland, California, United States
Jun 04, 2003
ZZ Top Ak-Chin Pavilion Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Jun 03, 2003
ZZ Top Isleta amphitheatre Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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ZZ Top  on Jul 23, 2003 [352-small]

ZZ Top
Jul 23, 2003
 Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
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ZZ Top / Ted Nugent / Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band on May 10, 2003 [933-small]

ZZ Top / Ted Nugent / Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
May 10, 2003
 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Ted Nugent / Kenny Wayne Shepard / ZZ Top on Jun 1, 2003 [866-small]

Ted Nugent / Kenny Wayne Shepard / ZZ Top
Jun 1, 2003
 Bonner Springs, Kansas, United States
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ZZ Top / Ted Nugent on May 14, 2003 [810-small]

ZZ Top / Ted Nugent
May 14, 2003
 Columbus, Ohio, United States
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ZZ Top / Cross Canadian Ragweed / Los Lobos on Nov 22, 2003 [357-small]

ZZ Top / Cross Canadian Ragweed / Los Lobos
Nov 22, 2003
 Houston, Texas, United States
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ZZ Top / Ted Nugent on May 25, 2003 [037-small]

ZZ Top / Ted Nugent
May 25, 2003
 East Troy, Wisconsin, United States
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ZZ Top / Ted Nugent on May 25, 2003 [038-small]

ZZ Top / Ted Nugent
May 25, 2003
 East Troy, Wisconsin, United States
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ZZ Top / Ted Nugent on May 25, 2003 [039-small]

ZZ Top / Ted Nugent
May 25, 2003
 East Troy, Wisconsin, United States
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ZZ Top / Mike Tramp on Jul 9, 2003 [596-small]

ZZ Top / Mike Tramp
Jul 9, 2003
 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Credit: © Jörg Reuter - "The pass was nothing special, so I created my own ticket for the gallery"

T-Shirt back, ZZ Top / Ted Nugent / Kenny Wayne Shepherd on May 9, 2003 [615-small]

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ZZ Top / Ted Nugent / Kenny Wayne Shepherd
May 9, 2003
 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
  Uploaded by Jmdiff

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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 3,297 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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