ZZ Top shared the very sad news via social media Wednesday afternoon (July 28th) that legendary band bassist Dusty Hill passed away in his sleep.
The band shared a photo of Dusty and wrote via Facebook, "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"
See the post here.
Frank Beard Returns To ZZ Top's Elevation Tour
ZZ Top Adds New Leg To Elevation Tour
ZZ Top In The Studio For 'Fandango' 50th Anniversary
ZZ Top's Frank Beard Drops Off The Elevation Tour For Health Reasons
Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Cruise, Part 3: All Ashore! The Cruise Reaches Norway and Iceland
Caught In The Act: Cheap Trick Rocks Chicagoland On July 4th
Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Cruise, Part 2: Dave, Dave, Dave!
Sites and Sounds: Montana Folk Festival Coming to Butte (And It's Free!)
Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Cruise, Part 1: Sax Man and Pals Set Sail in Europe
When Motley Met Dolly, How the New 'Home Sweet Home' Duet Happened
My Chemical Romance Hit New Milestones With 'The Black Parade'
OK Go Launching North American Headline Tour
The Charlatans UK Announce New Album 'We Are Love' With Title Track Stream
Big Time Rush Kick Off Big Time Rush In Real Life Worldwide Tour
Sombr Plots UK & Europe Headline Tour
Tedeschi Trucks Band Releasing 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN') with Leon Russell'
Fox Lake Launching New World Heat Tour This Fall