ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill Dies at 72

We received more sad news in the rock world after hearing about the loss of Joseph “Dusty” Hill of ZZ Top. He passed away at the age of 72.

His bandmates Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons posted in a recent statement,

“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.

Frank & Billy