ZZ Top‘s iconic bassist/vocalist Dusty Hill has passed away at age 72. His bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard broke the news, writing:
We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX. We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the ‘Top’. We will forever be connected to that “Blues Shuffle in C.”
You will be missed greatly, amigo.
Last week, Dusty had to sit out a ZZ Top show due to a hip issue.
Rest in peace, Dusty.
Watch a live video and see tributes from John Fogerty, Jason Isbell, Bun B, Flea, David Coverdale, Primitive Man, and other musicians below…
We are devastated to hear about Dusty’s passing. We were so blessed to share the stage with the great Dusty and ZZ Top many times, and if that wasn’t Rock and Roll heaven, I don’t know what is. The show we did together just last week would be his last. So heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/oKKslJ2U9M
— John Fogerty (@John_Fogerty) July 28, 2021
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RIP to Dusty Hill of ZZ Top. Thanks for all the frat music and for helping make being a Texan cool. You will be missed! @ Houston, Texas https://t.co/WlxbuOoQte
— BunB.eth (@BunBTrillOG) July 28, 2021
Ahhhh man, I love Dusty Hill. A true rocker. What a straight jammer https://t.co/k6L53JlhW6
— Flea (@flea333) July 28, 2021
So Very Sad To Hear Dusty Has Passed…Beautiful Soul…🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/QkodF7jTKx
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) July 28, 2021
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It’s with heavy heart that I have to say goodbye to one member of That Lil’ Ol Band From Texas: RIP Dusty Hill from ZZ Top. I have loved this band since I was 14 & they are without doubt the coolest band on the planet! My condolences to his family, Frank & Rev. Billy G pic.twitter.com/mSTLZ7Id1y
— Paul Young (@PaulYoungParlez) July 28, 2021
NO LORD I cannot handle the death of ZZ Top! RIP to the ultimate amigo Dusty Hill. You truly helped make the greatest beer drinking music of all time 🍻 🍻🍻
— Blake Anderson (@UncleBlazer) July 28, 2021
RIP Dusty. Thanks for the good times and tunes. pic.twitter.com/L1kkydedkC
— 20 BUCK SPIN (@20buckspinlabel) July 28, 2021