RIP Dusty Hill (ZZ Top)

[Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast]

www.tmz.com/2021/07/28/zz-top-bassist-dusty-hill-dead-dies/

ZZ Top's longtime bassist, Dusty Hill, has died ... TMZ has learned.

Dusty passed away at his home in Houston, TX -- this according to his bandmates, Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard.

They write, "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." The boys add, "You will be missed greatly, amigo."

Unclear if Dusty's death is in any way related to another health scare he recently suffered -- namely, a hip injury that the band said he had to address in the past week or so, forcing him to bow out of a string of shows across the U.S. with his bandmates.

[Clash, Never a Meter Maid]

“Sleeping Bag” is still a banger, IMO. Rest in rock heaven.

[Toilet Paper Roll]

Were ZZ Top the longest continuously running band with the same members ever? Has to be over 50 years with the same three guys right ?

[thechase]

I can't double-back to find my friend this time...

[YAKMAN is ICHIBAN]

Jul 28, 2021 14:44:20 GMT -5 Toilet Paper Roll said:

Were ZZ Top the longest continuously running band with the same members ever? Has to be over 50 years with the same three guys right ?

There were others who were close, but recent years have taken a lot of them out too - Rush and Golden Earring were both up there.

I do think ZZ Top had everyone beat

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Jul 28, 2021 14:44:20 GMT -5 Toilet Paper Roll said:

Were ZZ Top the longest continuously running band with the same members ever? Has to be over 50 years with the same three guys right ?

If we're talking about the original members staying in the band, notwithstanding touring musicians joining and leaving, etc...I think Aerosmith would probably be in the conversation too.

Really sad and unexpected. They were just working on a new album and accompanying tour, last I heard. Definitely one of the all time greatest American rock bands, and Dusty will not be forgotten.

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Jul 28, 2021 15:07:58 GMT -5 @mattyphatty said:

Jul 28, 2021 14:44:20 GMT -5 Toilet Paper Roll said:

Were ZZ Top the longest continuously running band with the same members ever? Has to be over 50 years with the same three guys right ?

If we're talking about the original members staying in the band, notwithstanding touring musicians joining and leaving, etc...I think Aerosmith would probably be in the conversation too.

Really sad and unexpected. They were just working on a new album and accompanying tour, last I heard. Definitely one of the all time greatest American rock bands, and Dusty will not be forgotten.

Joe Perry left Aerosmjth for a couple albums.

[DiBiase is Good]

They had the same line-up for the vast majority of their existence but I don’t think it was the original line-up?

[Alice Syndrome]

Jul 28, 2021 15:07:58 GMT -5 @mattyphatty said:

Jul 28, 2021 14:44:20 GMT -5 Toilet Paper Roll said:

Were ZZ Top the longest continuously running band with the same members ever? Has to be over 50 years with the same three guys right ?

If we're talking about the original members staying in the band, notwithstanding touring musicians joining and leaving, etc...I think Aerosmith would probably be in the conversation too.

Really sad and unexpected. They were just working on a new album and accompanying tour, last I heard. Definitely one of the all time greatest American rock bands, and Dusty will not be forgotten.

Aside from both guitarists quitting for a few years/albums, Aerosmith started a year after ZZ Top, and didn't put their debut out until 73. The Billy, Dusty and Frank lineup was solidified within a few shows, and played every show together until Dusty had his guitar tech fill in due to a hip injury on this past Friday.

[El Pollo Guerrera]

Jul 28, 2021 14:44:20 GMT -5 Toilet Paper Roll said:

Were ZZ Top the longest continuously running band with the same members ever? Has to be over 50 years with the same three guys right ?

Yes, they've been together since 1970.

Talk about an iconic band... ZZ Top has to be near the top of the list.

Rest in peace, sir.

[Toilet Paper Roll]

Jul 28, 2021 18:50:00 GMT -5 El Pollo Guerrera said:

Jul 28, 2021 14:44:20 GMT -5 Toilet Paper Roll said:

Were ZZ Top the longest continuously running band with the same members ever? Has to be over 50 years with the same three guys right ?

Yes, they've been together since 1970.

Talk about an iconic band... ZZ Top has to be near the top of the list.

Rest in peace, sir.

Bottom if its alphabetical 

[ERON]

RIP to a true legend. I would think that's probably it for the band, as well. When you have the same three guys together for that long, it'd be tough as hell to replace one of them.

[unc40]

Wasn't Dusty Hill suppose to be Hank Hill's cousin who Hank didn't get along with?

R.I.P. Dusty

[The Thread Barbi]

RIP
Damn, I still think of the 70s as 20 years ago, not 50 as it is

[Hurbster]

RIP.

[turkeysandwich]

The first concert my wife and I went to was ZZ Top and we got to be in the pit, so they have a special place in our hearts. The thing that really impressed seeing them that close was how skilled they were as musicians even in their 70s. He will be missed.