Bassist Dusty Hill died

Dusty Hill, historic bassist, keyboardist and backing vocalist of the ZZ TOP, died in his sleep at the age of 72.

To give the news was the band itself via social media:

“We are saddened to learn that today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, died in his sleep at home in Houston, Texas. To us, along with the many fans of ZZ TOP from all over the world, your presence, your good cheer and the enduring commitment to giveTOP‘that monumental contribution to the bass. We will forever be tied to that ‘Blues Shuffle in C.’
We will miss you very much, amigo.
Frank & Billy“

On 23 July the ZZ TOP they had performed in New Lenox, Illinois, without Dusty Hill, forced to return to his home due to hip problems. In its place he had played Elwood Francis.

The ZZ TOP from 1969 to today they had always been made up of the same trio, made up of Dusty Hill, Billy Gibbons e Frank Beard.