ZZ Top's 2008 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 30, 2008
ZZ Top / Blackberry Smoke Pikes Peak Center Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Dec 29, 2008
ZZ Top Belly Up Aspen Aspen, Colorado, United States
Dec 28, 2008
ZZ Top Belly Up Aspen Aspen, Colorado, United States
Dec 09, 2008
Brooks & Dunn / ZZ Top / Rodney Atkins Keybank Pavilion Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 22, 2008
ZZ Top Altstätten, Switzerland
Nov 20, 2008
The Hamsters Play Jimi Hendrix / ZZ Top Beck Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 08, 2008
ZZ Top

Love Ride

Castaic Lake Glendale, California, United States
Nov 01, 2008
ZZ Top / Blackberry Smoke

In Your Face Tour

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Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum Amarillo, Texas, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 01, 2008
Oct 31, 2008
ZZ Top / Blackberry Smoke Paramount Theatre Denver, Colorado, United States
Oct 30, 2008
ZZ Top
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Pikes Peak Center Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Oct 28, 2008
ZZ Top Capital City Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Oct 26, 2008
Foo Fighters / ZZ Top / The Tubes
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Fairplex Pomona, California, United States
Oct 23, 2008
ZZ Top
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Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Washington State University Spokane, Washington, United States
Oct 22, 2008
ZZ Top Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland, Oregon, United States
Oct 19, 2008
ZZ Top
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Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Oct 18, 2008
ZZ Top
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Chester Fritz Auditorium Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Oct 17, 2008
ZZ Top / Blackberry Smoke

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Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 16, 2008
Brooks & Dunn / ZZ Top / Rodney Atkins / Brooks / D.U.N.N. / The Hamsters Play Hendrix
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Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Chicago Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Oct 15, 2008
Brooks & Dunn / Brooks / D.U.N.N. / ZZ Top / Rodney Atkins Keybank Pavilion Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 12, 2008
ZZ Top
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The Riverside Theater Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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ZZ Top / Brooks & Dunn / Rodney Atkins on Sep 5, 2008 [123-small]

ZZ Top / Brooks & Dunn / Rodney Atkins
Sep 5, 2008
 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Brooks & Dunn / ZZ Top on Aug 26, 2008 [167-small]

Brooks & Dunn / ZZ Top
Aug 26, 2008
 Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
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ZZ Top on May 30, 2008 [798-small]

ZZ Top
May 30, 2008
 Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
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ZZ Top on May 30, 2008 [799-small]

ZZ Top
May 30, 2008
 Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
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ZZ Top on May 30, 2008 [800-small]

ZZ Top
May 30, 2008
 Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
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ZZ Top on May 30, 2008 [801-small]

ZZ Top
May 30, 2008
 Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
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ZZ Top on May 30, 2008 [802-small]

ZZ Top
May 30, 2008
 Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
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ZZ Top / Blackberry Smoke on Nov 1, 2008 [910-small]

ZZ Top / Blackberry Smoke
Nov 1, 2008
 Amarillo, Texas, United States
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2022 106 concerts
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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
2008 101 concerts
2007 106 concerts
2006 2 concerts
2005 83 concerts
2004 51 concerts
2003 86 concerts
2002 28 concerts
2001 1 concert
2000 45 concerts
1999 73 concerts
1998 1 concert
1997 93 concerts
1996 29 concerts
1995 4 concerts
1994 74 concerts
1993 4 concerts
1991 123 concerts
1990 33 concerts
1989 4 concerts
1987 7 concerts
1986 130 concerts
1985 12 concerts
1984 15 concerts
1983 118 concerts
1982 32 concerts
1981 93 concerts
1980 83 concerts
1979 21 concerts
1978 4 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 3,292 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. Sharp Dressed Man
  10. Legs
  11. La Grange

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