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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Jun 08, 2011
ZZ Top
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Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida, United States
Jun 07, 2011
ZZ Top Hard Rock Live Orlando Orlando, Florida, United States
Jun 05, 2011
ZZ Top The Woods at Fontanel Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Jun 04, 2011
ZZ Top Memphis Botanic Garden Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Jun 03, 2011
ZZ Top / Mic Harrison & The High Score
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Tennessee Theatre Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Jun 02, 2011
ZZ Top
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Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
May 31, 2011
ZZ Top
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Sprint Pavilion Richmond, Virginia, United States
May 29, 2011
Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top
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Amphitheater at the Wharf Mobile, Alabama, United States
May 28, 2011
Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top
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CenturyLink Center Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
May 27, 2011
Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top
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Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater Lampe, MO
May 26, 2011
ZZ Top / Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Peoria Civic Center Aurora, Illinois, United States
May 24, 2011
Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top
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Value City Arena, Schottenstein Center, Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio, United States
May 22, 2011
Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top
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Covelli Centre Akron, Ohio, United States
May 21, 2011
Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top
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Times Union Center Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
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May 20, 2011
Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top Budweiser Summer Stage at TAGS Big Flats, New York, United States
May 19, 2011
Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top
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Darling's Waterfront Pavilion Portland, Maine, United States
May 15, 2011
ZZ Top / Lynyrd Skynyrd
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United Spirit Arena Lubbock, Texas, United States
May 14, 2011
ZZ Top / Lynyrd Skynyrd

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The Zoo Amphitheatre Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
May 13, 2011
Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top
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Bell County Exposition Center Austin, Texas, United States
May 12, 2011
Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top
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Intrust Bank Arena Wichita, Kansas, United States

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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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Oct 11 - 13, 2019
 Manchester, Tennessee, United States
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Exit 111 Festival
Oct 11 - 13, 2019
 Manchester, Tennessee, United States
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Exit 111 Festival
Oct 11 - 13, 2019
 Manchester, Tennessee, United States
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Exit 111 Festival
Oct 11 - 13, 2019
 Manchester, Tennessee, United States
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ZZ Top on Nov 24, 1976 [415-small]

ZZ Top
Nov 24, 1976
 Houston, Texas, United States
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The Rolling Stones / ZZ Top / The Fabulous Thunderbirds on Oct 29, 1981 [457-small]

The Rolling Stones / ZZ Top / The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Oct 29, 1981
 Houston, Texas, United States
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ZZ Top / JD McPherson on Apr 10, 2024 [139-small]

ZZ Top / JD McPherson
Apr 10, 2024
 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
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ZZ Top / JD McPherson
Apr 10, 2024
 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
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ZZ Top / Point Blank on Feb 1, 1980 [429-small]

ZZ Top / Point Blank
Feb 1, 1980
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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ZZ Top on Oct 18, 2017 [052-small]

ZZ Top
Oct 18, 2017
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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ZZ Top  / Austin Hanks on Feb 21, 2017 [054-small]

ZZ Top / Austin Hanks
Feb 21, 2017
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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ZZ Top on Apr 24, 2024 [107-small]

ZZ Top
Apr 24, 2024
 Prescott Valley, Arizona, 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 3,292 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 20, 2024 at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. The bands performing are: ZZ Top / Lynyrd Skynyrd / Black Stone Cherry.

When was the last ZZ Top concert?

The last ZZ Top concert was on April 18, 2024 at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The bands that performed were: ZZ Top / Lynyrd Skynyrd / Black Stone Cherry.

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 12, 2024 concert at Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, 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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