ZZ Top's New Chapter

A Legendary Setlist Spanning Decades

The band opened with high-energy tracks that got the crowd moving immediately KSENA. Their setlist featured "Got Me Under Pressure," "Gimme All Your Lovin'," and "La Grange," anchoring the show with ZZ Top's most recognizable hits. They also premiered Billy Gibbons' new solo song "Brown Paper Bag," showing the band remains creative despite the recent loss.

"Sharp Dressed Man" landed near the end of the set before "La Grange" closed out the night on a high note 99.1 The Whale. The 90-minute performance proved the band could seamlessly integrate new lineup changes while honoring their legacy.

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Michael Monahan Steps Into a Legendary Role

Michael Monahan filled Frank Beard's drum seat, becoming the newest member of the iconic trio Mega 993 Online. The band introduced him as their "dear drummer," a tribute-laden title that acknowledged both Beard's memory and Monahan's importance moving forward. This marks a major transition after Beard's death left a void in the band's rhythm section.

Monahan's performance showed he could handle the technical demands of ZZ Top's catalog KRNA. The new drummer kept pace with Billy Gibbons' guitar work and Dusty Hill's bass lines, giving fans confidence in the band's future sound.

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Austin Hometown Roots Shine Through

Choosing the Moody Theater in Austin for this comeback show carried special meaning KBAT. Austin is ZZ Top's home base, where the band has deep roots and devoted fans. The venue provided an intimate setting for what could have been an awkward moment, instead transforming it into a celebration of the band's enduring connection to their community.

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