Just look for the good everywhere. ZZ Top was the building block for all of my future concerts. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He was 72. Dusty then relocated to Houston alongside Frank in the late 1960s, where he met Billy Gibbons and the rest was history. This gave them exposure to a wider audience in Europe and specifically England, the home of their previous record label, which helped them gain a lot of live performances and TV appearances. He also recalled that it seemed like Hill was kind of aware thathe would die soon. Read our Dusty Hill live blog for the latest news and updates. Early days of rock and roll tickets were so simple to print if you worked in the printing business. Lead Singer Of Ukraines Biggest Metalcore Band, Claire Olivia Newman The Story Of Paul Newmans Youngest Daughter, Meet Anna Dylan: Life Beyond Being Bob Dylans Daughter. Hill, who had recently suffered a hip injury, died in his sleep, as confirmed by a statement on Instagram from bandmates Billy. 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. I wasnt. 15:58, 01 Aug 2021 I fortunately got to see them once in Dallas, Texas at the Cotton Bowl touring with The Rolling Stones believe in 1983 or sometime around then. 'Got a new guy up here, as you know. Billy admits that the 'waterworks (have been) coming and going' since Dusty's passing but spoke of the musician's desire to see the group - which also features Frank Beard - continue. [17], Hill's on-screen appearances include Back to the Future Part III, Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme, the July 20, 2009 episode of WWE Raw, and Deadwood, and as himself in the eleventh-season episode of King of the Hill, "Hank Gets Dusted", in which Hank Hill is said to be Dusty's cousin. The comments below have not been moderated, By [19] Hill was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of ZZ Top in 2004. Russian Roulette, anyone? And he had some problems with some ulcers. He told the audience following the opening tune: 'We're gonna have a good time in here tonight. I heard a couple try to relate his death to the COVID vaccine, but as a physician, I can tell you that there is absolutely no evidence of sudden death secondary to the vaccine (according to mountains of peer-reviewed scientific data, not the unsubstantiated claims of random, non-scientist conspiracy theorists), Your email address will not be published. A source close to Dusty tells TMZ . As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, Texas, surviving members Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard said in a statement. But I think that this was a real challenge. 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According to a statement from his bandmates on Wednesday afternoon (July. In a Facebook post Wednesday, guitarist Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard said Hill had died in his sleep. We bought One ticket and printed 6 or 7 more. As such you will hear his distinctive voice on most tracks. Dusty. ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, who played with the Texas blues-rock trio for over 50 years, died Tuesday at age 72. ZZ Top were scheduled to perform July 28th,. He was 72. Read on below to get the story on their latest tour and how the band dealt with the passing of one of their long-standing members. And after all this time, we all know what winds up the others and what makes them the people they are., Hill grew up in Dallas, Texas, and began playing bass when he was 13. I was 17, maybe 18. Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com, Dennis Quaid relives Great Balls of Fire theatrics at the piano in Billy Gibbons tribute in Nashville benefit concert at The Grand Ole Opry, Ghostbusters are grandpas now! Dusty, youve earned it. Eddie Mekka, 69. Thanks for all the music, memories and good times guys. Tributes from across the rock world poured in Wednesday afternoon. Back in Houston in the early 60s Billy Gibbons, later the guitarist of ZZ Top, started the band Moving Sidewalks, a psychedelic rock group that was considered to be one of the main influences on other modern bands at the time such as Pink Floyd, as well as Jimi Hendrix. Jerry Springer, 79. And he had some problems with some ulcers. Register here, by continuing you accept our announced the death of its legendary bassist, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 'The members of ZZ Top, Billy, and Frank, would like to share that Dusty, their fearless Bass player, is on a short detour back to Texas, to address a hip issue,' it was noted. The trio's other members, Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard, announced Hill's. Their album Tres Hombres makes a clear reference to the cementing of this trio as the bands lineup. Front row seat. Longtime bassist for the band, Dusty Hill, died on July 28, 2021. To quote Gibbons himself, his exact words: Were cooking up another round of wicked sounds for the next ZZ Top record. He was 79. Although the attending physician had earlier warned him that bursitis was not uncommon, even arthritis, and they said its not a very comfortable place to be. [22] The band performed without him at the Village Commons in New Lenox, Illinois, with the band's guitar tech Elwood Francis on bass per Hill's request. Hill had taken a leave of absence from the band because of a hip issue just a few days ago. Four slugs from a .44. I am sure l will not have the chance again. 'We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX,' the note began. Ann Thompson of member station WVXU reports. On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, the American rock group sadly announced the demise of their iconic bassist. RIP to one of the most solid bass players in rock and a genuinely nice guy. "Man am I sad to hear this," Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea said in statement. 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. on the level of Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin! Fans were later left shocked and rather dismayed to hear that Dusty Hill had passed away in his sleep on the 27th of July 2021, not long after he was forced to leave the tour. "Legs," from the "Eliminator" album, was the 60th biggest Billboard hit of 1984. ZZ Top will not come to an end after bass player and singer Dusty Hill's death. The boogie rock single "La Grange" brought the band their first hit, with it just missing the Billboard Top 40. Always has been and always will be a top force in Rock and Roll. Critics described his basslines as a critical part of ZZ Top's sound, complementing Gibbons' guitar showmanship. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School, where he played the cello. Previously, the band said ZZ TOP Bassist addressed his injury in the past few weeks, which forced him to bow out of a series of performances across the US and his . Genres Hard rock blues rock Occupation(s) Musician singer songwriter Instrument(s) Bass guitar vocals Years active 1957-2021 Labels Rhino WEA RCA Warner Bros. This video has surfaced after ZZ Top have paid tribute to Hill as they played their first concert since his passing. His death was announced today by bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard. Dusty had been forced to pull out a number of shows across the US just weeks ago after suffering an injury to his hip and it was confirmed earlier this week that he had died in his sleep in Texas. One of the best concerts . That's a compliment. Yes you have two stories, one his wife saying Dusty woke her up in the middle of the night and they started talking he then just stopped talking and just leaned over and died next to her, so the the question did she call 911? The doctors told him before that his illnesses are not easy to deal with and that even though people rarely pass away from a broken shoulder or hip, they definitely lead to other problems. Dusty Hill played bass with ZZ Top for over 50 years Dusty Hill, the bassist of US blues rock band ZZ Top, has died at the age of 72. As far as Dusty stepping away from recent shows, the band shared the news on social media. It has been revealed that HIll had already recorded his own parts for the album prior to his passing, meaning that the album can be released giving full credits to him posthumously. On July 30th, merely days after his passing, ZZ Top did their first gig in over four decades with Hill on the bass. [7] He made a full recovery. Dusty Hill was born on May 19, 1949 (age 73) in Dallas, Texas, United States. While Recycler returned to their older sound by keeping the guitar as the main driver, moving away from synths and drum machines, it seemed to cut out the fans they had generated from their 80s synth phase. I had the privilege of seeing them in concert 3 times with each show being better than the one before. He died in 2021 after a period of declining health. McCrory died of cancer on April 16. Al Hixon. He also sang lead and backing vocals and played keyboards. 2019-2023. God Bless you Dusty and RIP, Had the pleasure of sitting in several times on drums with Billy and Dusty at The Cellar (Houston, TX) back in the 70s. Unlike many bassists, he did not learn to play guitar first. By 1992 their Greatest Hits had already been released by Warner Bros, but this didnt stop them from signing a $35 million deal with RCA soon after. Dusty Hill, 72, a bassist and vocalist for 1970s rock group ZZ Top, died in his . I am so excited. The show we did together just last week would be his last. If you have more information, we are eagerly waiting to get your words. Dusty Hill, the bearded bassist with American blues-rock band ZZ Top, has died, according to the bands official website. "So unique. [5] He also made an appearance on The Drew Carey Show as himself, auditioning for a spot in Drew's band, but was rejected because of his attachment to his beard, which he referred to as a "Texas Goatee". [5] Hill described his tone as "big, heavy, and a bit distorted because it has to overlap the guitar. Its a clich and sounds so simplistic, but its down to the three of us genuinely enjoying playing together, Hill explained to Classic Rock in 2010. Love you and one day we will may get to see each other in heaven. Born Joseph Michael Hill on May 19, 1949, Dusty was a musician, singer and songwriter hailing from Dallas, Texas. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, He joined ZZ Top shortly after they signed a deal with London Records. Votes" polls, earn exclusive profile badges and claim your Rocks Off Mag merch! The cause of death has not been revealed, yet on July 23, the band had stated that Hill needed to go back home to Texas to resolve. Singer of huge 90s hit looks unrecognisable now - can you tell who it is? Per Dustys request, The show must go on! the band had written in a statement. US day News doesn't confirm or refuse this reason for his death, but we are waiting for more official information, so stay with us. All rights reserved. So far, there is nothing about the cause of death of the musician. I listen to all the music that sounds good, but Iron Maiden and Megadeth are different for me. According to bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard, Hill passed away in his Houston, Texas, home. I am now 54 and will be seeing them again tomorrow night in SLC UTAH. Dusty Hill died in his sleep. Larry/ Lexington Ky. Wow that empty mic Injected with so-called vaccine to be safe on tour? He declined to say if he was a Republican or Democrat, and said: "I just tell them that I'm a Texan. The doctors told him before that his illnesses are not easy to deal with and that even though people rarely pass away from a broken shoulder or hip, they definitely lead to other problems. They had some media obligations after this which would have taken a chunk of time, but Gibbons eventually created a solo project while the others got on with their individual lives. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much R.I.P. Im just glad hes in a good spot., He also recalled that it seemed like Hill was kind of aware that. We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX, the statement, from surviving members Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons, said. Throughout all that time, the lineup stayed just Hill, Gibbons, and Beard, making them one of the most stable acts in rock history. Everything is bigger in Texas. One of my favorite ones is when yall opened for the Rolling Stones in the Astrodome. Dusty Hill, the quiet, bearded bass player who made up one third of ZZ Top, among the best-selling rock bands of the 1980s, has died at his home in Houston. People would look at us onstage, drop their jaws, and moan, Hill told Rolling Stone in 1974. In an interview with Variety,Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top talked about how his bandmate Dusty Hill knew that there was something unusual with him right before he passed away.