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
Mar 22, 1986
ZZ Top / Jimmy Barnes

Afterburner World Tour

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Hollywood Sportatorium Hollywood, Florida, United States
Mar 21, 1986
ZZ Top
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Hollywood Sportatorium Hollywood, Florida, United States
Mar 20, 1986
ZZ Top
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Lakeland Civic Center Lakeland, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 20, 1986
Mar 19, 1986
ZZ Top
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LCC Arena Lake City, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 19, 1986
Mar 18, 1986
ZZ Top

Afterburner

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Jacksonville Coliseum Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Mar 17, 1986
ZZ Top Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Mar 16, 1986
Z Z Top Richfield Coliseum Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
Mar 11, 1986
ZZ Top / Jimmy Barnes

Afterburner Tour

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Riverside Centroplex Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Mar 08, 1986
ZZ Top / Night Ranger

Afterburner Tour

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Lloyd Noble Center Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Mar 06, 1986
ZZ Top

Afterburner Tour

Mid-South Coliseum Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Mar 01, 1986
ZZ Top / Jimmy Barnes

Afterburner

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Riverfront Coliseum Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Feb 27, 1986
ZZ Top Allstate Arena Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Feb 25, 1986
ZZ Top

afterburner tour

Assembly Hall Champaign, Illinois, United States
Feb 23, 1986
ZZ Top / Jimmy Barnes

Afterburner

UTC McKenzie Arena Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Show Duplicates for Feb 23, 1986
Feb 20, 1986
ZZ Top / Jimmy Barnes

Afterburner

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St. Louis Arena St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 20, 1986
Feb 19, 1986
ZZ Top St. Louis Arena St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Feb 17, 1986
ZZ Top / Jimmy Barnes

ZZ Top - Afterburner

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Kemper Arena Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Feb 16, 1986
ZZ Top
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Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Feb 15, 1986
ZZ Top

ZZ Top - Afterburner World Tour

Metro Centre Rockford, Illinois, United States
Feb 14, 1986
ZZ Top
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James H. Hilton Coliseum Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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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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2020 24 concerts
2019 106 concerts
2018 69 concerts
2017 107 concerts
2016 113 concerts
2015 107 concerts
2014 91 concerts
2013 121 concerts
2012 89 concerts
2011 105 concerts
2010 108 concerts
2009 102 concerts
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2007 106 concerts
2006 2 concerts
2005 83 concerts
2004 51 concerts
2003 86 concerts
2002 28 concerts
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1999 73 concerts
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1996 30 concerts
1995 4 concerts
1994 76 concerts
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1991 123 concerts
1990 33 concerts
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1984 16 concerts
1983 118 concerts
1982 32 concerts
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1979 21 concerts
1978 4 concerts
1977 28 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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