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ZZ Top electrified Austin’s Moody Theater Saturday night, delivering their first show since drummer Frank Beard’s passing — and introducing Michael Monahan as their new drummer. With Billy Gibbons and Elwood Francis powering through classics like “Gimme All Your Lovin’” and “Sharp Dressed Man,” the band turned grief into groove, celebrating Frank’s legacy with humor (“his bass drum foot’s a little weak”) and energy. Francis brought swagger on his 17-string bass, Gibbons debuted a fresh solo track “Brown Paper Bag,” and the crowd roared through hits like “Cheap Sunglasses” and “La Grange.” Monahan stepped in seamlessly, and ZZ Top proved they’re not just surviving — they’re thriving, ready to tour through November and keep that Texas shuffle alive.

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