The tour is still set to continue at present. Elwood Francis, ZZ Top’s longtime guitar tech, filled in for Hill. ZZ Top began this tour less than two weeks ago in Iowa. Hill had recently suffered a hip injury, one that caused him to miss some of the band’s last summer tour. He’s also often credited with songwriting across the band’ records. He often contributed organ and keyboards, as well as taking on backing and lead vocals. Hill’s role in ZZ Top was far from just the bass. He’s appeared on all fifteen of the band’s studio albums. Band members Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard said in the post that Hill had died in his. Hill joined ZZ Top in 1970, a year after their first single was released. (Gray News) - Dusty Hill, bass player and one of the founding members of ZZ Top, has died, the band announced Wednesday on Facebook. ZZ Top was formed in 1969, initially with Billy Gibbons on guitar, Lanier Greig on bass guitar and organ, and Dan Mitchell on drums. We will forever be connected to that ‘Blues Shuffle in C.’”
“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. Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons wrote in a joint statement: “We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX. The news was shared by ZZ Top on their social media. Dusty Hill, one-third of ZZ Top for the last 51 years, was revealed Wednesday to have died of indeterminate causes. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll. That little ol’ band from Texas is now, sadly, littler.
Hill was born in Dallas, Texas, and as a child, he began performing music with his brother, Rocky Hill.
He also sang lead and backing vocals and played keyboards. The long-time bassist and vocalist for blues-rock band ZZ Top, Dusty Hill, has died. Eric Alper said, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, who played with the blues rock trio for over 50 years, has died at age 72. Joe Michael 'Dusty' Hill ( July 28, 2021) was an American musician who was the bassist of the rock band ZZ Top for more than 50 years.
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