Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour
| Tour by Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top | |||||||||||||
| Location | North America | ||||||||||||
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| Start date | July 21, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| End date | September 22, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| No. of shows | 48 | ||||||||||||
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The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour was a co-headlining North American concert tour featuring legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and blues-rock icons ZZ Top. The tour was named after a combination of both bands' iconic songs — Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" and ZZ Top's "Sharp Dressed Man". The tour kicked off in the summer of 2023 and brought together the two rock bands in concerts throughout the United States.[1]
Background
[edit]Announced in December 2022, the tour was conceived as a celebration of both bands' lasting legacies in rock music. ZZ Top, known for their Texas blues-infused rock sound and signature beards, joined forces with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
The tour marked a significant milestone for Lynyrd Skynyrd following the 2019 passing of their last original member, Gary Rossington. Despite Rossington's absence, the band carried on with longtime members and honored his memory throughout the tour. ZZ Top continued to perform with original members Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard, alongside bassist Elwood Francis, who replaced the late Dusty Hill.
Tour dates
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ This concert was part of OC Bike Fest
- ^ This concert was part of Neon Nights
- ^ Lynyrd Skynyrd did not show up due to Johnny Van Zant's daughter having surgery[16]
- ^ Lynyrd Skynyrd did not show up due to Johnny Van Zant's daughter having surgery[18]
- ^ Lynyrd Skynyrd did not show up due to Johnny Van Zant's daughter having surgery[19]
Personnel
[edit]Lynyrd Skynyrd:
- Johnny Van Zant – lead vocals
- Rickey Medlocke – guitar, backing vocals
- Damon Johnson – guitar
- Michael Cartellone – drums
- Peter Keys – keyboards
- Keith Christopher – bass
ZZ Top:
- Billy Gibbons – guitar, lead vocals
- Frank Beard – drums, percussion
- Elwood Francis – bass, backing vocals
References
[edit]- ^ Rolli, Bryan RolliBryan (2022-12-12). "ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ Geiger, John (2023-08-27). "The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour Rocks Ruoff Music Ctr". indycdandvinyl. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour Touches down at Pine Knob for a Saturday Night Special - Splice Magazine Music,Motorsports and More!". splice-mediagroup.com. 2023-08-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ Sprouse, Michael (2023-09-06). "Live Review: ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd @ Merriweather Post Pavilion — 9/2/23 - Parklife DC". Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ Strubel, T. (2023-09-20). "The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour Featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top And Uncle Kracker Hit Hersheypark Stadium". Rock Documented. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Lynyrd Skynyrd And Zz Top Announce Continuation Of The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour With Special Guest The Outlaws At Pine Knob Music Theatre Friday, September 13, 2024". 313 Presents. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ Rolli, Bryan RolliBryan (2024-03-10). "Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top Launch 2024 Tour: Set List, Video". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ Allison, Craig (2024-04-03). "Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, WV". Loud Hailer Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Stone Cherry Give Biloxi A Fitting Southern Rock Showdown (SHOW REVIEW)".
- ^ Sink, Alexander (2024-04-22). "ZZ Top And Lynyrd Skynyrd Rock Historic Night On Capitol Hill". xsrock.com. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ Argyrakis, Andy (2024-04-14). "Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top uphold legacies during Vibrant Arena's "Sharp Dressed Simple Man" stop". Chicago Concert Reviews. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ Balint, Ed. "'It's like our reunion.' Neon Nights music fans become fun-loving country music family". Canton Repository. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ Suto, Joseph (2024-08-21). "Lynyrd Skynyrd Stick To Their Guns In Syracuse". Rock Show Critique. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ Cann, Reese (2024-09-08). "Review: Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrating 50 Years with ZZ Top". Atlanta Concert Reviews. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ www.TravelHost.com. "Events". www.TravelHost.com. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "Lynyrd Skynyrd cancels Colorado concerts".
- ^ Staff, Reporter-Herald (2024-03-14). "Blue Arena in Loveland to host Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top on Sept. 27; Weezer on Oct. 1". Loveland Reporter-Herald. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "Lynyrd Skynyrd cancels Colorado concerts".
- ^ "Lynyrd Skynyrd cancels Colorado concerts".
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