Belmont Tower and Carillon an original cast-iron staircase leading to the second floor of the tower. The staircase is an exact replica of the staircase in the Green-Meldrim House in Savannah, Georgia. The first floor of the tower was renovated into a prayer chapel in 1974, which is currently open to visitors day and night. The second floor houses the music library. The third floor holds a practice carillon. The fourth floor houses the keyboard control mechanism for the carillon bells. The bronze bells are located behind screens on the fifth level of the tower. Belmont Tower and Carillon The Belmont Tower and Carillon
Necessity Is a Mother Tour Necessity Is a Mother Tour The Necessity Is a Mother Tour was a concert tour by rock band ZZ Top. Launched in the wake of the cancelled Aerosmith/ZZ Top Tour, the tour's concerts were performed in theatres and arenas from September through November 2009. Band members Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill dressed in black biker jackets, along with similar hats and boots. The Necessity Is a Mother Tour consisted of three legs and 28 shows. Out of the 28 shows performed, each had a similar set list, with 20-23 songs performed. The concerts usually began with techno music played through