6/28/2023 0 Comments Zz top tour 2021![]() The set-up for ZZ Top was rather simple by previous standards. I don’t think it’s the last we’ll hear from them. “Hillbilly Rich,” lifted up by a video that caught Charlie Sheen’s attention and lead to future collaboration, also made the cut, showcasing the range of a relatively young band. Then, out of the blue, Montana and company took Dire Straits’ “Money For Nothing” for a spin and exceeded the speed limit. The team made it their theme song, which received full MLB support and earned Montana thousands of new fans.Īnother Gibbons collaboration called “Weed And Whiskey” seem to resonate well. The song received national exposure when its accompanying video included the Boston Red Sox during their drive to win the 2013 World Series. Tonight’s set included “Be A Cowboy,” with a generous rub of country flavoring, and the catchy “This Beard Came Here To Party,” a 2013 single that featured Billy Gibbons. They’re raring to push beyond a simple label, aligning a modern country music salvo with a southern rock swagger. The band - Montana, Brown, guitarist Kyle Rife, drummer Brian Wolff, and bassist Bryce Paul - are firmly entrenched in the Kid Rock and Blackberry Smoke school with indirect nods to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Neil Young. The singer has deep ties with Gibbons, which probably helped him land the opening slot, though the arena-sized chops crossed with the elegant harmonies featuring Montana and backing singer/acoustic guitarist Molly Brown won over the packed home of the Grand Ole Opry. Hill’s absence was noticeable, but the show goes on.īefore ZZ Top played, Nashville-based Tim Montana and his band, the Shrednecks, served up a piping hot set of country flavored rock with a sharp edge. Tonight at the Opry House in Nashville, Francis was there with guitarist Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard, playing ZZ Top’s iconic hits, slathered up nicely with blues-tearing detours, segues and bridges. ![]() In the midst of the tour, the group’s guitar technician, Elwood Francis, stepped in for Hill. Then, just as the group was swinging back into action in 2021, bassist and co-vocalist Dusty Hill died on July 28, 10 days after his final gig with ZZ Top. It was supposed to be a celebration of the group’s 50 years together - all three originals members still out there, having a ball playing their unique style of Texas-sized blues-based rock. Like everyone else, ZZ Top’s touring schedule was derailed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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