American classic rock titans ZZ TOP and LYNYRD SKYNYRD have just announced an additional 36 dates for their joint co-headlining tour, named “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour”
The tour commences on Friday, March 8 at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia, and encompasses stops across the Southeast, Midwest, and South, concluding in Corpus Christi, Texas at the American Bank Center. A second leg of appearances is scheduled to kick off on August 15 in Syracuse, New York, and will run through September 22 in Ridgefield, Washington.
For these electrifying performances, BLACK STONE CHERRY will be the opening act from March 8 through April 20, while THE OUTLAWS will take on the supporting role from August 15 through September 22.
The artist pre-sale begins on Tuesday, October 31 at 10 a.m. local time and is available until 10 p.m. local time on Thursday, November 2. The general public can purchase tickets starting at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, November 3.
ZZ TOP, known as “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” has been a rock, blues, and boogie force for over half a century, enchanting devoted fans on stage and in the studio. Recognized worldwide for their distinctive beards, hotrod cars, spinning guitars, and the iconic magic keychain, ZZ TOP‘s legacy transcends geographical and language barriers.
ZZ TOP‘s origins date back to 1969 in Houston when the band formed from the fusion of two rival groups, Billy Gibbons‘s MOVING SIDEWALKS and Frank Beard and Dusty Hill‘s AMERICAN BLUES. Their 1973 album, “Tres Hombres,” propelled them to national stardom with the hit “La Grange,” which remains a signature piece in their repertoire. “Eliminator,” released in 1983, marked a turning point for ZZ TOP, blending their roots blues with high-tech-age elements, notably showcased in tracks like “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs” on MTV. This album was among the first to achieve diamond certification, with sales exceeding 10 million units.
As a touring powerhouse, they’ve delighted millions of fans across four continents over the last five decades and have been the subject of a Grammy-nominated documentary titled “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas.” The band’s original lineup, featuring bearded Gibbons and Hill and clean-shaven Beard, remained intact for more than 50 years. Elwood Francis joined the band in Dusty‘s absence during the summer of 2021 and continues to handle bass guitar duties for the band.
The enduring appeal of ZZ TOP can be attributed to their commitment to “Tone, Taste, and Tenacity.” As authentic roots performers, their influences span from the originators of the genre, such as Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and Jimmy Reed, to British blues rockers and Jimi Hendrix, who shaped the sound generations before ZZ TOP‘s rise.
With hundreds of millions of records sold, official recognition as Heroes Of The State Of Texas, induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and numerous references in cartoons and sitcoms, ZZ TOP is a true rock icon that continues to do what they’ve always done.
As LYNYRD SKYNYRD celebrates the 50th anniversary of their debut album “Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd,” their music resonates as deeply with a multi-generational fan base today as it did when they emerged from Jacksonville, Florida, in 1973. Few bands have had as profound an impact in shaping a lifestyle as SKYNYRD.
The band continues to honor their legacy, paying tribute to all those who have contributed to the lives of millions of fans worldwide. Former members like Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Bob Burns, and Leon Wilkeson, among others, have left a lasting mark on the band’s colorful history. Today, LYNYRD SKYNYRD continues to rock with a current lineup featuring Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Damon Johnson, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase, and Stacy Michelle.
This rock and roll powerhouse maintains an ongoing tour, embracing the legacy of LYNYRD SKYNYRD and what it represents to their devoted fans. Johnny Van Zant expresses the sentiment, “It’s about the legacy of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There’s nothing like getting out there, playing a great show with SKYNYRD, and seeing people love this music.”
With a catalog of over 60 albums, billions of streams, and tens of millions of records sold, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, as Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers, remains a cultural icon that appeals to all generations.
ZZ TOP & LYNYRD SKYNYRD “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour” 2024 dates:
Mar. 08 – Savannah, GA @ Enmarket Arena
Mar. 09 – Estero, FL @ Hertz Arena
Mar. 14 – Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Mar. 15 – Knoxville, TN @ Thompson-Boiling Arena at Food City Ctr.
Mar. 16 – Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
Mar. 22 – Bossier City, LA @ Brookshire Grocery Arena
Mar. 23 – Southhaven, MS @ Landers Center
Mar. 24 – Macon, GA @ Macon Amphitheater
Mar. 28 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
Mar. 29 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum
Mar. 30 – Charleston, WV @ Charleston Coliseum
Apr. 04 – Biloxi, MS @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Apr. 05 – Tallahassee, FL @ Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
Apr. 06 – Huntsville, AL @ Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center
Apr. 12 – Evansville, IN @ Ford Center
Apr. 13 – Moline, IL @ Vibrant Arena
Apr. 14 – Green Bay, WI @ Resch Center
Apr. 18 – North Little Rock, AR @ Simmons Bank Arena
Apr. 19 – Lafayette, LA @ Cajundome
Apr. 20 – Corpus Christi, TX @ American Bank Center
Aug. 09 – Mount Pleasant, MI @ Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort #
Aug. 15 – Syracuse, NY @ Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview
Aug. 16 – Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Aug. 17 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
Aug. 22 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Aug. 23 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
Aug. 24 – Hartford, CT @ Xfinity Theatre
Sep. 05 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sep. 07 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amph. at Virginia Beach
Sep. 08 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
Sep. 12 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
Sep. 13 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sep. 14 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
Sep. 19 – Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord
Sep. 21 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
Sep. 22 – Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
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