He died in his sleep this morning at age 71. He was an icon.
Journey well, brother.
Journey well, brother.
Dusty Hill has passed
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Bajadoc
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"Every girl crazy bout' a sharp dressed man........."
ZZ Top was an 80's icon.
Their videos got heavy airplay on MTV.
RIP Dusty Hill.
Their videos got heavy airplay on MTV.
RIP Dusty Hill.
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He was a solid pocket player with an equally solid voice. Yes, he was a showman but it was never really about him. He did what was right for the song and right for the audience.
In '73, when La Grange hit the airwaves, I could feel the entire music world listening and saying: "dayum".
In '73, when La Grange hit the airwaves, I could feel the entire music world listening and saying: "dayum".
ZZ Top songs will be classic forever! RIP DH.
Larry
Larry
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Here's an early shot.
dasnake
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Tough loss......
Damn, mom and I were talking about him this morning, when I could start growing a beard zz top was my goal, RIP.
Damn, mom and I were talking about him this morning, when I could start growing a beard zz top was my goal, RIP.
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Most folks I have known liked or at least appreciated ZZ. Even my dad (a certified card carrying hillbilly with a preference for yodelin' plowhand music) liked 'em.
Social media is lit up with tributes. He sure left a footprint.
Social media is lit up with tributes. He sure left a footprint.
Doug M.
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Well, hell.
he will be missed but not forgotten...
everyone from the 80's wants a 34 Ford..
everyone from the 80's wants a 34 Ford..
Here's an early shot.
Hill on the left?
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L to R: Beard, Gibbons, Hill
Some of the most unique and "listenable" music ever. Miss Pam didn't like for me to listen to it in the car/truck...It made me speed.
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"Arrested for drivin' while blind" is a good one for that.
In 2004 and again in 2006, I rode my bike to Sturgis. We stayed at the Buffalo Chip campground. Why? Because with the biggest outdoor stage west of the Mississippi river, they have tons of big name bands playing. Lots of classic rock bands I've seen Styx there. Also Heart, George Thorogood, Lynard Skynard, etc. etc. Now most of the classic rock groups were great, they played the hits and for the most part sounded OK. They tended to look like hell. George for example looked OLD in 2004. They weren't what they once were. Vocals were shaky, solos were muted, etc. Except ZZ Top. They were tight and right. Sounded great, had the dips and guitar spins in there and put on a great show. Some of the other bands seemed to be picking up a paycheck with no real zeal for the music. ZZ Top seemed like a bunch of young guys who really wanted to get a record deal. Even after 30-40 years in the business and albums and touring they played those songs with feeling.
A little tidbit. I think it was Dusty who got busted with a .22 in his boot. You can take the boy out of Texas.....
R.I.P. Dusty Hill. The Afterlife All Star Band just got a little better.
A little tidbit. I think it was Dusty who got busted with a .22 in his boot. You can take the boy out of Texas.....
R.I.P. Dusty Hill. The Afterlife All Star Band just got a little better.
Big shoes that nobody will ever fill!
RIP brother!
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RIP brother!
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One of my favorites:
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[ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UvoyWlnvVxw[/ame]
R.I.P. Dusty. You were quite a showman. So glad I got to see them several times back in the 70's and 80's. Dusty Hill and Eddie Van Halen were such rock icons to me in my teens and early 20's, and now they're both gone.
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A few weeks ago, "La Grange" came on the radio as I was actually driving through La Grange. Maybe it was an omen.
I've seen them several times. I'm going to miss him. In the 80's Frank Beard used to shoot sometimes at the now defunct Southwest Rifle Range. He had a nickel Python.
I've seen them several times. I'm going to miss him. In the 80's Frank Beard used to shoot sometimes at the now defunct Southwest Rifle Range. He had a nickel Python.
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Ματθιας;141216942 said:
Older stuff was better in my ears. First album I ever heard was Fandango. Blew out some speakers with that 8-track
For me it was Tush
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RIP...
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Grayfox
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Well ^@*#!. ZZ Top is one of my all time favorite bands. 
There...fixed it for ya.
Sorry, it's a Southern thing
Even this Yankee knows better. Thanks for the correction.
windypoint
Member
Shocking news. My ears are still ringing from the last concert I attended. The beat in heaven should be solid. RIP
ACORN
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Very sad news.
A rock icon.
RIP amigo!
A rock icon.
RIP amigo!
