Frank Beard‘s return marks a significant victory for the band’s continuity. After missing earlier 2025 dates due to foot and ankle health issues, Beard rejoined the lineup for the tour’s June 1 kickoff in Victoria, British Columbia. His presence behind the kit restores the rhythmic foundation that’s anchored ZZ Top’s groove for decades, proving that some things—like that signature boogie beat—simply can’t be replicated.
Extended tour highlights:
- New stops include Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, Scottsdale, and Albuquerque
- Rotating supporting acts: Night Ranger, Black Stone Cherry, Molly Hatchet, The Wallflowers, Payton Smith
- Tour builds on nearly 100 shows performed in previous year
Classic Hits Meet Modern Demand
Gibbons urged fans, capturing the band’s straightforward enthusiasm for live performance. That invitation carries weight when you consider ZZ Top‘s catalog spans five decades of blues-rock essentials—from “La Grange” to “Sharp Dressed Man” to “Legs”—songs that sound as vital today as they did during MTV‘s golden age.
“Come on out and see us at a concert venue near you,”
ZZ Top’s touring ambitions extend beyond the Elevation dates. Billy Gibbons plans a separate solo run with The BFGs, creating a dual-track approach that covers intimate clubs alongside the band’s major venue commitments. Like Steven Tyler and Joe Perry’s recent electric reunion, this strategy lets Gibbons explore different musical territories while maintaining ZZ Top’s arena presence, giving fans multiple ways to experience his guitar work across varied settings throughout 2025.
The rotating cast of supporting acts offers something for everyone, whether you’re chasing Night Ranger’s arena anthems or discovering Payton Smith’s contemporary country-rock blend. This variety reflects ZZ Top‘s understanding that their audience spans generations, from original fans who caught them in dive bars to younger listeners discovering their music through streaming platforms or TikTok covers.
Your chance to witness this extended celebration of American blues-rock begins June 27 when tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster. ZZ Top‘s commitment to extensive touring—nearly 100 shows last year alone—proves that authenticity still draws crowds in our digital age.
