Dusty Hill, bassist in the Texas blues/rock group ZZ Top died on July 28 at the age of 72. His representative confirmed the news with Rolling Stone.
Hill’s bandmates, Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, released a statement about his passing on ZZ Top’s social media pages:
“We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX,” the statement read. “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“
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Many members of the music world joined Gibbons and Beard in mourning Hill’s death.
Although ZZ Top is known as a rock band, their music has influenced artists of all genres, especially country. That’s why a number of country artists joined famous rock stars in paying tribute to Hill after learning about his passing.
Look below to see how some of the biggest names in country and rock music reacted to Hill’s sudden death.
Jamey Johnson
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Ozzy Osbourne
Rest In Peace #DustyHill of @ZZTop. My thoughts go out to @BillyfGibbons and Frank Beard and all the #ZZTop fans around the world pic.twitter.com/FLu71RF62V
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) July 28, 2021
Travis Tritt
Very sad to hear of the passing of @zztop bass player and co-lead singer Dusty Hill. Legendary musician and all around great dude that has gone too soon! He will be sorely missed. Deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. #RIPDustyHill pic.twitter.com/fTmXofqV9G
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) July 29, 2021
Georgette Jones
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The Marshall Tucker Band
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Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Ahhhh man, I love Dusty Hill. A true rocker. What a straight jammer https://t.co/k6L53JlhW6
— Flea (@flea333) July 28, 2021
Charlie Daniels Jr.
"And there's @ZZTop and you can't forget…"-Charlie Daniels 1974
Saddened to hear about the passing of Dusty Hill. I met him in Knoxville in the 80s & he told how he made everyone in the bar he frequented be quiet when that line came on the jukebox. Rest in peace, Dusty.-CD, Jr.— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 28, 2021
Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins
https://twitter.com/Billy/status/1420485492345249792
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
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David Coverdale of Whitesnake
So Very Sad To Hear Dusty Has Passed…Beautiful Soul…🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/QkodF7jTKx
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) July 28, 2021
Blackberry Smoke
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The Oak Ridge Boys
Our sincere condolences to @ZZTop on the loss of Dusty Hill … very sad news …
Dusty Hill, ZZ Top bassist, dead at 72https://t.co/UlwANzauCP
— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) July 28, 2021
Lonestar
The world lost a true icon today. Rest easy, Dusty Hill. Our thoughts are with Dusty’s family, @billyfgibbons, Frank Beard, and all @zztop fans.
Photo by Blain Clausen @ Texas https://t.co/eHxKx2u3lz
— Lonestar (@lonestarband) July 29, 2021
Brian May of Queen
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Mark Chesnutt
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The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band Family is saddened to learn of the recent passing of fellow musical traveler Dusty Hill, bassist extraordinaire of our friends ZZ Top. pic.twitter.com/ZZqq9xSQzW
— Allman Brothers Band (@allmanbrothers) July 28, 2021
Our love and support go out to Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard, the Hill family and all the Top fans in the world, we share your loss.
The Allman Brothers Band
— Allman Brothers Band (@allmanbrothers) July 28, 2021
Brooks & Dunn
We lost a friend today…. Adios Dusty Hill. -Ronnie & Kix pic.twitter.com/coLjzfI3XY
— Brooks & Dunn (@BrooksAndDunn) July 28, 2021
We too, join all of these artists in mourning Hill’s death. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones, friends, and bandmates during this sad time.
May Hill rest in peace.