From 1975 to 1979, ZZ Top were expanding from their Texas roots into a wider national and international touring presence. These years capture the band’s early road work, the development of their unmistakable live sound, and the Showco crews and equipment working behind the scenes to support their shows.

This section of the archive collects Showco-related materials connected to ZZ Top during 1975–1979—including passes, crew shirts, itineraries, photographs, production documents, memorabilia, and other surviving pieces as they’re located and digitized.

I’m building this archive by hand and will keep adding items as more materials are identified and preserved.

Were you on the road, in the crowd, or working with ZZ Top or Showco between 1975 and 1979? If you have passes, photographs, paperwork, stories, or memories from this era, I’d love to hear from you. Please use the Add to the Story feature at the bottom of this page to share your contribution and help expand the archive.