

Dusty Hill you will always be bad, nationwide, and much missed. One of the most iconic men in classic rock has died. Rock and roll has been stopped in its tracks. We are also thinking of our brothers in the band & crew for ZZ Top. Our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Dusty Hill. With ZZ Top’s connection to Houston, they understood the significance of the Rodeo and always performed with a high level of creative energy. The veteran blues rock band announced his death in a statement on Instagram on Thursday (NZ time). We always loved to watch him on our stage. ZZ Top bassist and vocalist Dusty Hill has died, aged 72. Rest in peace to the legendary bassist and Texan, Dusty Hill. I met him in Knoxville in the 80s & he told how he made everyone in the bar he frequented be quiet when that line came on the jukebox. Saddened to hear about the passing of Dusty Hill. "And there's and you can't forget…"-Charlie Daniels 1974 What a straight jammer ĭamn it’s been a BRUTAL month for musician deaths…Heaven just obtained the most eclectic band ever assembled 😔 Jason Isbell July 28, 2021Īhhhh man, I love Dusty Hill. An all-time great bass player, and a rock and roll institution. I don’t know what to say but “Thank you” and “Rest however you damn well choose!” Always a gentleman from the days of us opening for them through the recent days of them opening for us. Billy told me okay to share w/fans: As Dusty said upon his departure, “ Let the show go on!”.and…with respect, we’ll do well to get beyond this and honor his wishes.Īlso this from : Dusty emphatically grabbed my arm and said, “Give Elwood the bottom end and take it to the Top”. Received this just now via text from regarding passing of Dusty Hill.

Per usual, celebs have shared their thoughts via social media. We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre. We will have more details as they become available. ZZ Top ‘s longtime bassist Dusty Hill has died, the band announced in a statement shared with Billboard on Wednesday (July 28). No word on future dates, but the band will likely continue as Gibbons tells radio host Eddie Trunk, “As Dusty said upon his departure, ‘Let the show go on!,’ and… with respect, we’ll do well to get beyond this and honor his wishes.” Tonight’s (July 28th) show in Simpsonville, SC has been canceled. A residency at The Venetian Theater in Las Vegas is also set for October after being postponed from last year. On July 16th, the band returned to the road after a 16 month hiatus necessitated by the worldwide pandemic. Dusty Hill, the bassist for the iconic rock band ZZ Top, has died just days after he took a leave of absence because of a hip issue, the group said Wednesday.
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Elwood Francis, their trusted guitar tech of the past two decades, into play with his slide guitar, bass guitar, and harmonica playing in full swing.” “With that directive, ZZ Top has put the services of Mr. “‘Per Dusty’s request ‘The show must go on!,'” the band shared over the weekend. No cause of death was revealed as of press time, but last week, Hill returned to Texas during the band’s newly launched tour to address a hip issue.
