ZZ Top
by NA on 5/6/24The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort - LincolnIt was a great concert. ZZ Top knows how to rock. I’m glad I got to see them.
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ZZ Top is a legendary American rock band known for their blues-infused rock music, bawdy lyrics and long, red beards. ZZ Top tours include the 2017 Tonnage Tour, 2016 Hell Raisers Tour, and the 2013 La Futura Tour. ZZ Top live shows leave the audience laughing dancing and feeling like they are at a jam session with close friends, instead of a concert headlined by rock and roll legends. Their massive success has allowed all of their albums to reach gold or platinum status. The band's best selling album is 1983's Eliminator, which spawned the hit singles "Legs" and "Sharped Dress Man." The album went on to sell 10 million units, reaching diamond status and the 25 million records they've sold in the U.S. makes them one of the top 100 selling artists in the country. ZZ Top has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2004.
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ZZ Top formed in 1969 in Houston Texas with guitarist and lead vocalist Billy Gibbon, organist Lanier Greig and drummer Dan Mitchell. The name of the band came from Gibbons combining the names of B.B. King and Z.Z. Hill, when he noticed that many artists used their initials as their band's name. When ZZ King seemed too close to the originals he changed it to ZZ Top. The current lineup of the band consists of bassist and lead vocalist Dusty Hill, Billy Gibbon and drummer Frank Beard. ZZ Top's signature sound can best be described as blues-infused rock with elements of punk rock and new wave added through their use synthesizers. While Eliminator was the band's most successful album with 10 million albums sold, 1985's Afterburner was their highest charting album. All the singles from Afterburner were Top 40 hits and the album itself went on to sell five million copies. Other Top 40 singles include 1975's "Tush," 1977's "I Thank You," and 1981's "Gimme All Your Lovin'"Follow ZZ Top on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Facebook.
It was a great concert. ZZ Top knows how to rock. I’m glad I got to see them.
I saw ZZ TOP Back in the '70's and I certainly did not think they would be near as good today 5/24. I was SO wrong! They still kick azz and their showmanship is outstanding. GO SEE THEM!!!!
This was the second time see ZZ Top without Dusty Hill on bass. Elwood is starting to carve out his own style vs. him being a little tentative the first time I saw him on the Sharp Dressed Simple Man tour. It’s good to see some of the classic moves like on Waitin’ for The Bus, but they’re coming up with new stuff rather than trying to copy all the Dusty moves. Billy is as top notch as ever, and I’m glad to see the music being carried on. This was a smaller indoor venue, and it was my first time at The Venue at Thunder Valley. The sound was great, the lighting was good, and the seats were comfortable.
We were bumbed out because we couldn't bring our tickets up on our phone. I bought our tickets real early too. Ticket Master said to take proof of purchase and we did but were refused entrance to the show. It was very disappointing.
So Good every time. Sounding better and better. Very Professional.
Good seats at the Venue. A muted sound system makes it so that you can talk and hear each other. Improved mix by the control sound engineer. Greeted well by all helpful ushers. The bar area got very dark went they took the stage. Defused lighting would be helpful.
Amazing! Voices great, instruments sounded awesome. We saw it at Thunder Valley and we had great seats to not only listen but watch them play!
You gotta love ZZTop. All these years and they still bring it... Loved seeing them again...
ZZ Top was a killer from the moment they stepped on stage. They truly know how to combine blues-rock with great, catchy lyrics and fun showmanship! Been seeing them since the 70s...NY, GA, TX, and CA. Fantastic show in a very fine venue, thanks and have them back when you can!!
This was the third time I had attended a ZZ Top concert. The first two times were around 20 years ago and they were great! This time they were ok. Everyone ages and I am sure the old moves they had are harder to do, but they didn't do any of them. They still sounded great even after losing a member. The drummer was great! Foghat, the opening act, was just ok. I was never a Foghat fan, so that has an effect on my opinion. It was hard to understand their lyrics... maybe too loud or bad mics, I don't know. All of the songs sounded the same except for "Slow Ride", which was good. My wife was going to go to the concert but backed out at the last minute so I went with my brother. I think if my wife had gone, we would have left half way through the opening act. Just not her type of music, nor mine. Probably best for us "geezers"to just enjoy the memories from past concerts and don't expect the same performace these days... although I must say that Kenny Loggins, The Doobie Brothers, and Johnny Mathis all still sound great!
Went to ZZ Top & Foghat at the Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, CA (Sacramento area). The venue is top notch, not a bad seat in the house. Plenty of “free” parking….with free shuttle rides for those not into walking. There is also a closer parking structure attached to the casino as well as valet parking. Security at the entrance was polite and easy going. The concessions take both cards (credit and debit) as well as cash. The show started right on time. The performers sounded great and the viewing is enhanced by two huge auxiliary screens on each side of the stage, for those seated further back. Foghat set the table for ZZ Top (which had already seen ZZ Top play 3 times before). This was the first time with Elwood Francis on bass….and he did not disappoint. Was a first class venue, presenting a top notch concert. Always looking for 70’s and 80’s rock bands to get booked at Thunder Valley. Definitely looking for a return visit to this Lincoln, CA venue.
I thought ZZ TOP did a great job however they played only 90 minutes (per contract) and nothing more. I was hoping to hear Sleeping Bay, Rough Boy and Stages, but sadly they did not play any slower songs or go over their contracted time.
Although it was at a Casino Venue where the set lists always seem to be a little shorter, they still put on an Awesome show and played most of their hits! Only a few were missing (Tush, etc)
ZZ Top was in good in good form, and they played all of their music to perfection. Looked like they were glad to be there.
We really loved the concert other than the distortion, it was hard to hear Billy singing, but thankfully we know most of the words because we’ve been listening to them all of these years
Omg I was so happy that I got to see what is left of the band.. GREAT SHOW
ZZ TOP was fantastic! Great venue in reno at the ballroom across from silver Legacy.
The seats were great. Last time I saw ZZ was 1977 , brought back a lot of memories. The sound mixing seemed a little off, the music drowned out the vocals . Not a big issue as I knew every song , but a minor annoyance. Over all great show
I loved how there were 2 big screens to see ZZ Top with close up shots of them too. Much easier than trying to see them on the stage. Great venue too. So close to the hotels. Wished that they played a little longer though
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