Dusty Hill death – Billy Gibbons introduces Elwood Francis as ZZ Top take to stage for first time since bassist tragedy

COUNTRY SINGER KOE WETZEL PAYS TRIBUTE

"Rest easy Dusty Hill," Wetzel wrote. "F--kin legend."

WAS DUSTY HILL MARRIED?

Since 2002, Hill was married to Charleen McCrory.

McCrory is a former actress who starred in the 1996 film Alien Vows.

After a decade-long relationship, the two married in Houston, TX.

McCrory is known for staying out of the spotlight despite her high-profile relationship and not much information is available on her.

KATHY VALENTINE CALLS DUSTY HILL 'A TEXAS ICON'

Kathy Valentine, a member of the Go-Go's, paid tribute to Dusty Hill, calling him "a Texas icon."

WWE COMMENTATOR PAYS RESPECTS TO HILL

In a tweet on Wednesday, WWE commentator Jim Ross paid his respects to Dusty Hill.

"OMG….terrible news….I’ve lost another dear friend," he wrote.

"Dusty Hill was a fabulous pro wrestling fan…unreal bassist."

FLEA PAYS TRIBUTE

Flea, the bassist and founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, paid tribute to the late Dusty Hill.

SHOW CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT

A show is currently scheduled for Wednesday night in South Carolina, and it has not yet been revealed if the concert will continue as planned or be rescheduled.

The band did not mention the show when they confirmed the bassist's death.

BAND PREVIOUSLY DETAILED HILL'S HIP INJURY

Hill recently suffered from a hip injury that forced him to drop out of several shows over the past week.

At the time, the band let fans know about the change to their line-up, explaining that Elwood Francis, their longtime guitar tech, would be filling in for Dusty while he was out with his hip injury.

"The members of ZZ Top, Billy, and Frank, would like to share that Dusty, their fearless Bass player, is on a short detour back to Texas, to address a hip issue," the statement said.

BANDMATES' STATEMENT ON DUSTY HILL'S PASSING

"We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX," bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard wrote in a statement.

BAND CONFIRM HILL'S DEATH IN SOCIAL MEDIA POST

ZZ Top confirmed that their bassist, Dusty Hill, had died in social media posts on Wednesday.

The devastating post was signed by Hill's bandmates, Frank and Billy.

WHEN DID DUSTY HILL HAVE A HIP INJURY?

On July 23, 2021 the band had announced on Facebook that Hill was "on a short detour back to Texas, to address a hip issues," while on tour with his band.

It is unknown if this is related to his cause of death.

WHAT WAS DUSTY HILL'S CAUSE OF DEATH?

TMZ reported that his former bandmates, Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard, announced his death but did not reveal a specific cause.

"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,'" they wrote.

"We will forever be connected to that "Blues Shuffle in C, you will be missed greatly, amigo."

DUSTY HILL SUFFERED A HIP INJURY

Hill recently suffered from a hip injury that forced him to drop out of several shows over the past week.

It is not clear if this was related to his death.

WHO WAS ZZ TOP'S DUSTY HILL?

Joseph Michael "Dusty" Hill was an American musician, singer, and songwriter.

Hill is known as a jack of all trades in the band as he played bass guitar, sang backing and lead vocals, and keyboards over the years.

Hill was born May 19, 1949, and was 72-years-old at his time of death.

'YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED'

"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,'" Gibbons and Beard continued.

"We will forever be connected to that 'Blues Shuffle in C.' You will be missed greatly, amigo."

BANDMATES' STATEMENT ON DUSTY HILL'S PASSING

"We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX," bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard wrote in a statement.

ZZ TOP'S DUSTY HILL HAS DIED

ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill has died in his sleep at 72 years old.

The band confirmed the tragic news that the rock legend passed away in his Houston, Texas home.