: The lineup featured original members Billy Gibbons (guitar/vocals) and Frank Beard (drums), joined by long-time guitar tech Elwood Francis on bass. Francis famously pays tribute to the band's aesthetic with a massive beard of his own and occasionally uses an over-the-top 16-string bass for dramatic effect.
: Reviews from shows like the Eccles Theater and Arlington Theatre highlight a band that, while aging, maintains its high-energy Texas blues-rock. Fans noted that while the sets are relatively concise—typically around 75 to 90 minutes—they remain a "fast-paced, high energy set of favorites". ZZ TOP - Alphabessential 2023
Based on performance data from the year, ZZ Top's sets were a career-spanning collection of hits: : The lineup featured original members Billy Gibbons