Dusty Hill of ZZ Top, RIP

[Wiredawg]

Friends,

I was sad to read that Dusty Hill, bassist for ZZ Top, has passed away. ZZ Top was super cool, and Dusty rocked that base guitar. I've been a fan since high school in the 70s. Will be listening to their music over the next few days.

Hope there are some other fans on the TDR as well.

Ron

 

[AH64ID]

I saw that too. Sounds like a peaceful passing.

RIP

 

[gsbrockman]

Heard the announcement on Classic Rewind about an hour ago on my way back home from HELLLLLLLLLLLanta. Sad to learn of his passing. I remember a bar in Richmond played tons of ZZ Top when I was at EKU.

On a sidenote.......MTV went on the air almost 40 years ago......August 1st, 1981.

ZZ Top had some reallllllllly cool videos on MTV during MTV’s infancy.

 

[BigPapa]

Sad to hear. I graduated HS in '81, so like Ron, I've listened to them since the '70's.

 

[Jim W]

It is sad in his passing, I hope his death was peaceful. I listen to them and have a few of ZZ Tops on my play list.

What is really scary. I am only three months younger than Dusty Hill, I turn 72 on the 30 of July.

 

[Regcabguy]

Everyone's croaking.

 

[GroundSquirrel]

This guy was an awesome musician but he also had some serious addiction issues, along with some sexual battery complaints also. He was not a Saint.

 

[GAmes]

I fish a lake called Fayette County fairly often. It is close to La Grange.

 

[GAmes]

He was not a Saint.

Keep in mind that when you point a finger, three are pointing at you.

 

[RBeard]

I live in Fayetteville and my Brother in Law was their pilot for many years. Lots of jam sessions at B-I-Laws house over the years. Certainly will miss him.

 

[Learjet]

RIP

 

[Topzide]

Great loss for the many that had a chance to see them in concert, let alone heard them! Got a chance to see their After Burner Tour at the old Cap Center! That was a great place for indoor concerts! Was even better that HS graduation was held there!
RIP Dusty.....

 

[Wiredawg]

I saw ZZ Top in Mobile Alabama in 1981... Grand Funk Railroad opened for them... Both bands rocked the Coliseum.

 

[Ozymandias]

Great Music!