It's an observation we've made about the whole thing, from Billy's point of view. They like it that way, and as more conventional lighting goes away and more automated lighting comes into play, a lot of newer bands have no idea what it's like to play under a 150-degree stage. The story is they had so many PARs they couldn't move the drum riser until a half hour after the show because it was so hot. Stuba explained:īecause the band has literally grown up with conventional lights, they tell me they play better when they 'feel the heat.' They like a really hot stage. The set used 87 automated luminaries and 180 PAR lamps, emitting much heat in which the band favored. Stuba faced the challenge of designing a lighting system to suit both ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, the opening act for most of the tour both bands used the same wash lights. The set included a 48-by-30 foot (15 by 9 m) stage, and was supplemented by giant stretch fabric fixtures, known as Transformits, and were made into geometric shapes, which showed various visuals, including the "XXX" logo behind the stage for any in-the-round venues, the Transformits were not used. In place of ZZ Top's elaborate productions of the past, the XXX Tour stage was a simple setup, designed to be intimate. The XXX Tour stage was designed by Chris Stuba, ZZ Top's lighting director To design the set, Stuba collaborated with longtime production manager Donny Stuart stage set. According to a press release, guitarist and vocalist Billy Gibbons described the tour's production as a "no-frills, full-thrill presentation-streamlined and down and gritty", further acknowledging, "ZZ Top drives it home with a meaner rhythm than ever before." Although their 1997 Mean Rhythm Global Tour did not visit Europe, they performed over 170 shows in support of Rhythmeen. Unlike their previous tours, Continental Safari was a minimalistic, sparse production. ZZ Top's 1996 album Rhythmeen and the supporting Continental Safari Tour brought them to new audiences, particularly in South Africa.
Although the tour provoked a range of reactions from critics, it was generally well received. After three legs, the band was initially expected to tour Europe, but the European leg was postponed until over two years later, which was branded as "Euro-Afrique". The first two legs took place in the United States before the next leg visited Australasia. With five legs and 134 shows, the tour began in Denver, Colorado on Septemand ended on Novemin London, England. , the tour visited arenas and stadiums from 1999 to 2002. Staged in support of their 1999 album XXX The XXX Tour was a worldwide concert tour by American rock band ZZ Top.
( October 2020) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. By the mid-1970s they had become renowned in North America for their live act highlighted by their performances during the Worldwide Texas Tour from 1976 to 1977 which was a critical and commercial success.This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Subsequent releases such as their first top-ten album Tres Hombres (1973) and the singles "La Grange" and "Tush" gained extensive radio airplay. Within a year they signed with London Records and released ZZ Top's First Album (1971). ZZ Top formed after the demise of Moving Sidewalks Gibbons' previous band. Popular for their live performances and the identical physical appearances of Gibbons and Hill-who are rarely seen without their long beards sunglasses and Stetson hats-the group has staged several elaborate tours. Their lyrics often embellished with sexual innuendo focus on their Texas roots and sense of humor. Initially rooted in blues the band's style has evolved throughout their career with a signature sound based on Gibbons' blues guitar style and the rhythm section of Hill and Beard. The group consists of founder Billy Gibbons (vocals guitar) Dusty Hill (vocals bass) and Frank Beard (drums). Right now before someone else grabs your seats!īackground : ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston Texas.
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The group consists of founder Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard.įor full event information or to look for tickets visit ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston Texas. ZZ TOP will embark on their long awaited 2022 Concert Tour ( with Foghat) and is scheduled to perform live at Thunder Valley Casino Amphitheatre in Lincoln, CA on June 4th, 2022. Thunder Valley Casino Resort | Lincoln, CA
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