ZZ Top will continue touring despite the sudden cancellation of their joint tour with Aerosmith after Steven Tyler broke his shoulder.
“We, like so many fans, are disappointed that we’re not going to be out with Aerosmith and we wish Steven a speedy recovery,” said ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill.Billy Gibbons chimed in, “As musicians, we sometimes have to improvise and that’s exactly what this tour is about. We’re going to get out there as quickly as possible and to play for people who want to come to a ‘down ‘n’ dirty’ rock and roll show - no frills and no holds bared.”
“When we found out that the tour was going to be cancelled, we got together and decided that since we’re ready, willing and able, we should get out there immediately and get it on and that’s exactly what we intend to do,” said Frank Beard of the decision to move on.
The continuing tour with ZZ Top has now been anointed the ‘Necessity Is A Mother’ tour.
The remainder of the ZZ Top dates will be:
August
18 Redding, CA - Redding Convention Center
20 Anaheim, CA -House of Blues
21 Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
22 Rancho Mirage, CA - Agua Caliente Casino
September
4 Chicago, IL - House of Blues
6 Sault St. Marie, MI - Kewadin Casino
7 Sault St. Marie, MI - Kewadin Casino
13 Washington DC - 9:30 Club
14 Washington DC - 9:30 Club
15 Boston - Orpheum Theatre
17 Salamanca, NY - Seneca Allegany Casino
18 New York, NY - Beacon Theatre
19 Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues
20 Reading, PA - Sovereign Performing Arts Center
During this time they will be back to work on their new album with Rick Rubin and then head off for a European tour starting on September 14.
