ZZ Top (1995–1999): The Final Showco Years

From 1995 through 1999, ZZ Top continued their road-tested run as one of rock’s most distinctive live bands, carrying their signature blues-rock sound into a new era of touring and production.

These years also represent the final chapter of Showco as an independent company before its sale to Clair Brothers in 2000. This section of the archive collects Showco-related materials connected to ZZ Top during 1995–1999—including passes, itineraries, crew shirts, photographs, production documents, memorabilia, and other surviving pieces as they’re located and digitized.

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

Were you on the road, in the crowd, or working with ZZ Top or Showco between 1995 and 1999? Scroll to the bottom of this page to use Add to the Story and share your photographs, memories, corrections, or additional information.

Radio City 1996 all-access talent pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

Radio City 1996 all-access talent pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

The Joint Las Vegas 1996 artist pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

The Joint Las Vegas 1996 artist pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

ZZ Top all-access laminate — back. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

ZZ Top all-access laminate — back. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

ZZ Top all-access laminate — front. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

ZZ Top all-access laminate — front. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

ZZ Top Radio Records all-access pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

ZZ Top Radio Records all-access pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

ZZ Top band promo photograph — autographed. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

ZZ Top band promo photograph — autographed. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

Donington Park administration pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

Donington Park administration pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

Hollywood Blues ZZ Crew “Doble Oh Siete” pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

Hollywood Blues ZZ Crew “Doble Oh Siete” pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

ZZ Top VIP pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

ZZ Top VIP pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

1996 ruisrock ZZ Top / Troy Eckerman full access artist pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

1996 ruisrock ZZ Top / Troy Eckerman full access artist pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

1997 Mean Rhythm Global 97 all access pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

1997 Mean Rhythm Global 97 all access pass. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

ZZ Top band promo photograph — autographed. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

ZZ Top band promo photograph — autographed. Courtesy of the Sizemore Estate.

  • ZZ Top

    Personal binder of Larry Sizemore -

    Contents are mostly lighting cues (unknown years)

    (PDF)

  • 1996 ZZ Top

    Showtech Germany Festival

    (PDF)

  • 1996 ZZ Top Itinerary

    Part II

    Pages 66-188

    (PDF)

  • 1996 ZZ Top Continental Safari

    South Africa Itinerary

    (PDF)

  • 1996 ZZ Top Euro Lighting Designs

    (PDF)
  • 1997 ZZ TOP LIGHTING PLOTS-FAX SIZEMORE

    1997 Fax Re: ZZ Top Lighting Plots

    See 12 page Fax (pdf)

  • April 25, 1997 ZZ Top

    Mean Rhythm Tour Notes - Courtesy of Sizemore estate.

    (PDF)

  • 1997 ZZ Top

    Fax to Sizemore - Lighting Plots

    (PDF)

  • 1997 ZZ Top Continental Tour Itinerary

    Part I

    Pages 1-65

    (PDF)

  • 1997 ZZ Top

    Mean Rythym Global Tour Itinerary

    (PDF)

  • 1997 ZZ Top Contract

    Faded Fax copy of contract

    (PDF)

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