ZZ Top's 1979 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
Dec 31, 1979
ZZ Top / Point Blank The Omni (Omni Coliseum) Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Dec 29, 1979
ZZ Top Fort Worth Convention Center Dallas, Texas, United States
Dec 27, 1979
ZZ Top / Point Blank

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Checkerdome St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Dec 23, 1979
ZZ Top El Paso County Coliseum El Paso, Texas, United States
Dec 15, 1979
ZZ Top RKECivic Center Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Show Duplicates for Dec 15, 1979
Dec 14, 1979
ZZ Top Freedom Hall Civic Center Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
Dec 13, 1979
ZZ Top Scope Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Dec 08, 1979
ZZ Top / Point Blank
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Asheville civic center Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Dec 05, 1979
ZZ Top Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Dec 02, 1979
ZZ Top Civic Center Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Dec 01, 1979
ZZ Top / Point Blank

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Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 01, 1979
Nov 28, 1979
ZZ Top / Point Blank

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Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Nov 27, 1979
ZZ Top / Point Blank
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Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Nov 25, 1979
ZZ Top / Point Blank
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Nashville Municipal Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nov 23, 1979
ZZ Top Mid-South Coliseum Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Nov 22, 1979
ZZ Top Riverside Centroplex Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Nov 21, 1979
ZZ Top Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Nov 18, 1979
ZZ Top St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Nov 17, 1979
ZZ Top Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Nov 16, 1979
ZZ Top Wichita, Kansas, United States

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ZZ Top / Point Blank on Nov 28, 1979 [178-small]

ZZ Top / Point Blank
Nov 28, 1979
 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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ZZ Top / Point Blank on Nov 25, 1979 [249-small]

ZZ Top / Point Blank
Nov 25, 1979
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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ZZ Top / Point Blank on Nov 27, 1979 [322-small]

ZZ Top / Point Blank
Nov 27, 1979
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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ZZ Top / Point Blank on Dec 27, 1979 [021-small]

ZZ Top / Point Blank
Dec 27, 1979
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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ZZ Top / Point Blank  on Dec 8, 1979 [956-small]

ZZ Top / Point Blank
Dec 8, 1979
 Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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ZZ Top / Point Blank on Dec 1, 1979 [757-small]

ZZ Top / Point Blank
Dec 1, 1979
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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ZZ Top / Point Blank on Nov 25, 1979 [436-small]

ZZ Top / Point Blank
Nov 25, 1979
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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ZZ Top on Dec 1, 1979 [194-small]

ZZ Top
Dec 1, 1979
 Detroit, Michigan, 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 18, 2024 concert at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas, 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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