ZZ Top

That little ol’ band from Texas keeps on rolling. Billy Gibbons’ greasy guitar tone, boogie grooves you can’t sit still to, and more than 55 years of attitude: ZZ Top is a cornerstone of Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio.

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What’s new with ZZ Top

• Farewell, Frank Beard. The band’s drummer since 1969 died on August 17, 2026, at 77. Billy Gibbons called him one of the most naturally innovative drummers and said ZZ Top would carry on, as Frank wanted.
• The Big One! tour rolls on through Mexico and South America in November 2026.
• Tejas turns 50 in November 2026.

Station picks: the ZZ Top songs to start with

Our five essentials:

1. La Grange (1973). The boogie that launched a thousand bar bands.
2. Tush (1975). Short, loud, with Dusty Hill’s howling vocal on top.
3. Gimme All Your Lovin’ (1983). The Eliminator hit that put the beards on MTV.
4. Sharp Dressed Man (1983). The ultimate strut, then and now.
5. Legs (1983). Synths meet Texas blues, and it works.

Three deep cuts worth your time:

1. Just Got Paid (1972). A grinding Rio Grande Mud rocker.
2. Jesus Just Left Chicago (1973). A slow, smoky blues from Tres Hombres.
3. Blue Jean Blues (1975). Gibbons at his most soulful on Fandango!

If you like ZZ Top, try

• AC/DC: the same no-frills riff philosophy
• Aerosmith: blues-rock swagger, East Coast style
• The Rolling Stones: blues roots, rock ‘n’ roll attitude
• Lynyrd Skynyrd: Southern rock brothers in boogie

ZZ Top on tour

Last verified October 12, 2026. Confirm on the official ZZ Top tour page before buying tickets.

For U.S. shows by other legends, see our Classic Rock Concerts & Tours 2026–2027 guide.

ZZ Top quick facts

• Formed: 1969, Houston, Texas
• Today: Billy Gibbons (guitar, vocals) and Elwood Francis (bass), with Michael Monahan on drums on tour
• Signature albums: Tres Hombres (1973), Fandango! (1975), Tejas (1976), Eliminator (1983), Afterburner (1985)
• Remembering: Bassist Dusty Hill (died 2021) and drummer Frank Beard (died 2026)
• Honors: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 2004
• Official site: zztop.com

ZZ Top FAQ

Is ZZ Top still touring?
Yes. The Big One! tour plays Mexico and South America through November 24, 2026.

Who plays drums for ZZ Top now?
Michael Monahan drums on tour. Founding drummer Frank Beard died in August 2026.

Where can I hear ZZ Top?
On Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio, free and live 24/7 on the web and in our iPhone and Android apps. Want a favorite? Request it here.

Sources: Stereogum, ZZ Top tour page, TicketNews. Last verified October 12, 2026.