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 Hill performing in 2015 | |
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| Birth name | Joe Michael Hill |
| Born | May 19, 1949 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 2021 (aged 72) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1957–2021 |
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Joe Michael "Dusty" Hill[1][2] (May 19, 1949 – July 28, 2021) was an American musician who was the bassist of the rock band ZZ Top for more than 50 years. He also sang backing and lead vocals and played keyboards.
Hill was born in Dallas, Texas. As a child, he began performing music with his brother, Rocky Hill. In 1968, he and the drummer Frank Beard joined the guitarist Billy Gibbons in ZZ Top; they went on to release albums including the bestselling Eliminator (1983). Hill favored simple compositions and a "big", distorted sound. Critics described his basslines as a critical part of ZZ Top's sound, complementing Gibbons' guitar showmanship.
Hill was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of ZZ Top in 2004. He died in 2021 after a period of declining health. In line with his wishes, he was succeeded by the band's longtime guitar tech Elwood Francis.
- ^ Hope, Russell (July 29, 2021). "Dusty Hill: ZZ Top bassist has died aged 72, says US rock group". Sky News. Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ "ZZ Top: Bearded bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72". The Independent. July 28, 2021. Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.