Legendary Texas musician, singer, and songwriter Dusty Hill, of the world-famous trio ZZ Top, died at his home in Houston, Texas Wednesday, just days after leaving the road over a hip issue. Hill was 72.

Did a member of ZZ Top pass away?

ZZ Top announced in a statement on Wednesday (July 28) that Hill had died at age 72. "We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston," the group wrote.

Which member of ZZ Top just died?

Texas Governor Gregg Abbott added: “Today we lost a great friend and a remarkable Texan. ZZ Top's Bassist Dusty Hill Dead at 72 Truly a music legend.”

Is Dusty Hill still married?

After 19 wonderful years of marriage that ended too soon, I've decided to step out into Dusty's spotlight to thank all of his fans, colleagues and friends for the overwhelming outpouring of love for The Dust. It makes me hopeful he will not be forgotten.

Is Frank Beard married?

He married Debbie Meredith in November 1982. They remain married and have three children. Beard resides in Richmond, Texas, where he owns and operates the TOP 40 Ranch.

ZZ Top Legend Dusty Hill Passes Away

What happened to Dusty Hill's brother Rocky?

Before the formation of ZZ Top, Rocky left the trio and subsequently played in blues bands for John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins (for whom he played bass), Freddie King, and Jimmy Reed. ... Hill died on April 10, 2009, aged 62.

Is Billy Gibbons married?

Personal life. On December 14, 2005, Gibbons married longtime girlfriend Gilligan Stillwater (born Ellen J. Oetjen).

Which rock star died recently 2021?

24, 2021. Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts died in a London hospital on Aug. 24, 2021. He was 80 years old.

Who from the Rolling Stones died?

Charlie Watts, whose strong but unflashy drumming powered the Rolling Stones for over 50 years, died on Tuesday in London. He was 80. His death, in a hospital, was announced by his publicist, Bernard Doherty.

What happened to the bass player for ZZ Top?

ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill has died after suffering hip issues — but his band member Billy Gibbons said the "show must go on" as the bassist will be replaced with Elwood Francis. ... The 72-year-old rock icon passed away in his sleep at his home in Houston, Texas, the band confirmed on Wednesday.

Who replaced Dusty Hill in ZZ Top?

Hill, who died aged 72 last week, was replaced onstage once more at the Tuscaloosa, Alabama show by long-serving guitar tech Elwood Francis, who has handled bass duties since the middle of July. Indeed, it was a decision Hill made himself in one of his last acts with the Texan blues-rock superpower.

What was wrong with dusty hills hip?

Hill had battled hip problems since he fell on the band's tour bus in 2014. He had surgery to repair it, which required several months of physical therapy, USA Today said. ... He had surgery to remove kidney stones shortly before his fall on the tour bus, USA Today said.

Are Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill related?

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons recalls Dusty Hill's health struggles prior to his death. ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons has opened up about the death of his friend and bandmate Dusty Hill after the passed away last week at the age of 72.

Who is Billy Gibbons daughter?

Angela Montenegro is the daughter of a fictional representation of Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top (played by the musician himself). Angela was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 16, she is half-Chinese, and she once mentioned having taken French in school, in "The Body in the Bag", in season 6.

How old is ZZ Top?

ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. For 51 years, the band comprised vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard and vocalist-bassist Dusty Hill, until Hill's death in 2021.

What singers have passed away in 2021?

• [29 Aug 2021] Lee "Scratch" Perry.
• [24 Aug 2021] Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
• [24 Aug 2021] Fritz McIntyre (Simply Red)
• [21 Aug 2021] Don Everly (Everly Brothers)
• [20 Aug 2021] Tom T. Hall.
• [13 Aug 2021] Nanci Griffith.
• [01 Aug 2021] Paul Cotton (Poco)

Which musicians have died in 2021?

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