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Dusty Hill, bassist of the rock band ZZ Top, died on Wednesday, July 28 (in the US). He was 72.
Hill’s death was announced by bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard in a Facebook post. They said Hill “passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, [Texas].”
“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’… You will be missed greatly, amigo,” the statement read.
Following the news, several musicians paid tribute to the bassist.
KISS guitarist Paul Stanley wrote, “So unique. Always a gentleman from the days of us opening for them through the recent days of them opening for us. I don’t know what to say but ‘Thank you’ and ‘Rest however you damn well choose!’
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea called Hill “a true rocker.” “I will always listen to you, as will anyone who ever wanted to rock out, and we will all be moved,” he wrote.
Singer Paul Young said, “I have loved this band since I was 14 & they are without doubt the coolest band on the planet!”
Hill, whose real name is Joseph Hill, joined ZZ Top in 1970. Their debut album ZZ Top’s First Album was released in 1971.
In their 50-year career, the band released a total of 15 studio albums. They are best known for hits “La Grange,” “Tush,” “Sleeping Bag” and “Gimme All Your Lovin’”.
ZZ Top was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. – Rappler.com
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