Dusty Hill Life Story (1949 - 2021) Dusty Hill ZZ Top Bass Player 

Dusty Hill Life Story (1949 - 2021) Dusty Hill ZZTop Bass Player The sudden death in July 2021 of ZZ Top bass player, singer, songwriter and keyboard player Dusty Hill was especially devastating given the man’s robust, yet understated, presence on the rock star A-list over such a long period of time. With his long, flowing beard, black shades and inevitable cowboy hats, Hill and his mirror-image bandmate, guitarist Billy Gibbons, along with drummer Frank Beard, created a sound, an image and a mythology that defined ZZ Top, the self-described little ol’ band from Texas, and turned them into one of the wonders of the rock’n’roll world. Like the heads carved out of stone on Mount Rushmore, these larger-than-life Methuselahs seemed destined to last forever. Indeed the band were touring right up to the day Hill died in his sleep at home in Houston, having gone to the city to seek treatment for an injury to his hip, with the band’s guitar tech Elwood Francis taking his place on stage. Almost immediately, Gibbons stated the band’s intentions to play out the remaining shows on the tour. From humble beginnings in 1969 in Houston, ZZ Top initially toured their way to greatness in America and, by the time they mounted their Worldwide Texas Tour of 1976, had become one of the biggest stadium acts in the land. 💥 History and Nostalgia Channel: (20th Century History Documentaries)💥 Welcome to the Remember This RU-vid History and Nostalgia Channel where we discuss thought provoking subject matter from recent the recent past to modern day... get ready for 20th Century History Documentaries content on all things from conspiracy theories to real events and how they shaped our lives. We create content, history and nostalgia on The Beatles, The Stones, JFK, MLK, Area 51, Robert Johnson, Frank Sinatra, The Rat Pack, Roswell 1947, Elvis, Aliens, UFO's, The counter culture and more... The Remember History and Nostalgia Channel is Sponsored by Cool Gifts For Men: geni.us/CoolGifts4Men ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hire Me To Use My Voice In Your Next Video/Project ► geni.us/VoiceOverPhilAdair ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 💥 View The Remember This Channel’s "Top 10" Most Watched Videos:💥 #1: ⏩ geni.us/WizardOfOzMovieTribute #2: ⏩ geni.us/JohnLennonLostWeekend #3: ⏩ geni.us/NatalieWoodTragicLoss #4: ⏩ geni.us/ChateauMarmontSecrets #5: ⏩ geni.us/TheJimiHendrixStory #6: ⏩ geni.us/JimMorrisonLifeStory #7: ⏩ geni.us/MarilynMonroeLifeStory #8: ⏩ geni.us/BobHopeLifeStory #9: ⏩ geni.us/BonScottLifeStory #10: ⏩ geni.us/DorisDayLifeStory My Gear: My Main Camera ► geni.us/PanasonicFZ1000-20 My Microphone ► geni.us/RodeNTUSBMicrophone My Microphone Boom Arm ► geni.us/RodeMikeBoomArm My Headphones ► geni.us/HD280ProHeadphones My Wireless Headphones ► geni.us/BoseQC35HPhonesSilver ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Listen To The Remember This Podcast ► geni.us/RememberThisPodcast ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow Us: Instagram ► geni.us/InstagramCoolGifts4Men Facebook ► geni.us/FacebookCoolGifts4Men ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Cool Gifts 4 Men Suite 12, 5th Floor, Dymocks Building 428 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 ▶ E: support@giftshopforguys.com ▶ W: geni.us/CoolGifts4Men ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #historyandnostalgia #historydocumentaries #biography #bio #biographies #dustyhill #zztop #dustyhillzztopbassplayer

Favorite song, "Sure Got Cold After the Rain Fell".

I guess ZZ Top is my favorite American rock band. they are one of the greatest ever. this was excellent by the way.

A while back I was riding my motorcycle to Guilford, NH to see ZZ TOP that night. As I was stuck in traffic going into Concord I saw a group of bikes ahead in the next lane. My lane moved up a few car lengths and I noticed a nice custom chopper with a Texas plate that read, "ZZTOP." As I moved along side I recognized Dusty on the bike. I gave him a thumbs up and said I'll see you tonight. He returned a nod and a great big smile. It was a memorable moment and the show was too.

I was lucky enough to see Dusty and the boys 7 times. Once on our birthday with my twin brother. Damn good memory for me. 63 now and don't get to go to many shows anymore but I'll never forget those green lasers and Waitin for bus and Jesus just left Chicago that night with my brother. RIP MAN you've given me alot of enjoyment for a long time.

I saw ZZ in the early 80s and I will never forget the visual of Dusty and Billy walking toward each other on treadmills up above the drumkit. It was surreal, and one of the most memorable moments of all the rock concerts I have attended over the years. Dusty hasn't left us, he is still hanging out at that invisible 7-eleven. RIP

I saw them in 1973 in Virginia Beach at an outdoor concert in the hot summertime. They played during the hottest time of the day. Dusty Hill actually fainted on stage during the middle of a song. The other 2 just kept on playing while a roadie came out and revived Dusty with a cold swig of something. He then regained his footing, listened to find his place in the song and jumped right back in!!! Incredible. Will never forget that. Tough hombres!!

That man was much more than a bass player , he was a 1/3 pivotal player and founding member of one of the greatest bands of the 20th century R.I.P Dusty

I've loved them since Deguello. that whole summer we just listened to z z top and there was a little bit of Texas in all of us. Rest in peace buddy and thanks guys for the great times.

I saw ZZ Top 3 times. The first was in 1980. They exceeded my expectations. Again in 1984. The last time was in 2014. The inaugural show of the Jeff Beck/ZZ Top pairing in Missoula, Montana. That 30 year span between the last two shows, for me a record of time having passed between seeing a band that still had the original members, will never be beaten. Just think of how many bands came and went during that 30 years. All the while, those same 3 gentlemen were out there showing the world how it's done. R.I.P, Dusty. Thanks for the memories.

I’m 62 and my first concert was the World Wide Texas Tour in 76 at Anaheim Stadium. Blue Oyster Cult, Johnny and Edgar Winter (Frankenstein!) and Point Blank opened. Still a strong memory, and who knew it would become a legendary tour. BOC- Cities on Flame, Don’t Fear the Reaper, and Johnny and Edgar were awesome. Even Point Blank was a pretty killer blues rock band, too! But ZZTop was and is always #1. Bless Dusty’s soul…

Dusty Hill's life story is a testament to his immense talent and dedication as the bass player for ZZ Top. His contribution to the band's iconic sound will forever be cherished.

Dusty is one of the reasons why I started playing bass guitar and guitar my favorite zz top songs la grange.. manic macanic.. brown sugar... shape dressed man velcro fly... tube snake boogie..

I came home from Nam in late 1969 found a job and one day I went to a club my band played in before I was drafted. A play bill was on a post with the band ZZTOP playing in Willie Purple’s. This was early’70s. They looked like little boys and Gibbons was working on his punk band moves. Their first album hadn’t came out yet. I paid $1.50 at the door to see them. Wonderful times!

"God bless the simple man!". I found myself in the person of the one man watching a ZZ live show. In fact they are truly artists who love what they do and that's why they will be as long as this world will be and after it. I was so lucky to discover ZZ TOP and find myself in their music, and more lucky to find some "simple artists" who make this great music. I love early-early mornings riding my car to fishing, night driving on lonely roads winh sounds of Got me under pressure and Planet of women. And I am sure that ZZ's music has created a positive curent in the people of this world. I just like to belive that and I tested it. Usualy those who like ZZTOP are just simple man, positive people, a get up-keep walking-no matter what style, love and respect for womans. "Jesus just left Chicago" " God bless the simple man!" Rest in peace Dusty! Dumnezeu sa te odihneasca Dusty! I salut you all from Romania!

They are great..Precious and Grace is the one...

Seeing them around 78 or thereabouts,cemented them as my favorite trio of all time.

I was so sad when I heard that dusty died. From Dallas Texas to Hollywood and beyond, he played and sang so damn good! The GOAT the best and forever in my ears. ❤️👍🔥

Just before Dusty joined ZZ Top the band was called The Moving Sidewalks. In 1969 I saw them perform in downtown Houston Texas @ Allen’s Landing Love Street Light Circus. The music was good & loud & the venue was psychedelic as hell. Shortly afterwards Billy, Dusty, & Frank became ZZ Top & then as we all know, they rocked our socks off baby.

What a shock that was they are such a great band when they bought their show to Australia in the 80s my dad unloaded their 33 Ford hotrod off the plane and got pictures of it. I was stoked I love ZZTOP. RIP Dusty Hill.

Saw them open for Alice Cooper at New Haven Coliseum in Dec. 1973.. Favorite song Precious and Grace..... It's funny that I just read that ZZ Top canceled that show because of a snow storm but I was there and it was them! They opened with Thunderbird.

As a founding member of ZZ Top, Dusty Hill played an integral role in shaping the band's success over the decades. The documentary pays tribute to his contributions and sheds light on the band's rise to fame.

Dusty Hill was an awesome Texas musician. Viva Dusty Hill viva ZZ TOP

One of the most touching aspects of Dusty Hill's life story is his unwavering commitment to the band and his bandmates. The documentary showcases the deep bond he shared with Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard, highlighting their enduring friendship and musical collaboration.

In the 80's ZZ Top opened for The Stones at the Cotten Bowl in Dallas. The Stones had a big pink stage with runners that went out to the 30 yard line . Just before ZZ Top came on stage some Roadies came out and unrolled a black carpet out in front of the drum kit riser. When they came on stage Billy Gibbons said "We're happy to open for the Stones today, but I'll be damned if were gunna play on a pink stage in Dallas" They played a great show!

Seen Zz Top first time in 81.... Then in 2008... As they say.... The best little band from Texas.....

Dusty Hill's bass playing skills were unparalleled, and his distinctive style became the backbone of ZZ Top's blues-rock sound. The documentary sheds light on his musical influences and how he developed his unique playing technique.

Beautiful story and photographs.

I’ve been fallowing ZZ Top since the early 70’S. My favorite album is Tejas. The hole album is great. The last song asleep in the desert is awesome. While in college living in Klamath Falls, Oregon I’d spend many a night listening the Tejas at night my mind immersed in the album looking south out over town towards the Oregon / California border the moon shining bright on a clear night the stars shining dreaming I was out in the desert of the southwest on the Mexican border. In the early 90’s when they where on tour they would stop in Portland, Oregon usually during the week of thanksgiving. I’d take that week off for vacation and hangout at my favorite Italian restaurant “ The Monte Carlo “ during the day then go see ZZ Top at night. One year the concert sold out so fast they booked another concert the next night and maybe a third, I’m not sure. Best week of vacation I ever had . The Monte Carlo restaurant by day and ZZ Top concerts at night👍👍👍. It just didn’t get better then that.

I worked for Rocky Hill and Knew Dusty as a friend for many years in Houston my first gig with Rocky ar BB King>s Bar in Memphis TN, Bolly and Dusty showed up for the Gig that was history.

Dusty Hill's untimely passing in 2021 left a void in the music world, but his legacy as a talented musician and a beloved member of ZZ Top will live on. The documentary serves as a fitting tribute to his life and the indelible mark he left on the industry.

The eliminator album was my first tape I purchased, I listened to it all the time, then I started buying earlier ZZ Top tapes

I’m a native Texan born and raised in SE Houston and ZZ Top, Johnny Winter, Freddie King and numerous other blues and blues rock bands were inspirational. And also you several big band sounds of bands in the city that were bad ass! Unfortunately other than ZZ Top not much of that exists anymore. There is an abundance of live music but it’s not what it use to be. I live 1.5 hour’s south of Houston and do not even go there anymore.

My Head's In Mississippi all day long!!! And that is MISTER Gibbons to us mere mortals.

One of the best bands I ever seen live it was in 86

Dusty Hill's dedication to his craft was truly remarkable. The documentary delves into his relentless work ethic and the countless hours he spent perfecting his bass playing, showcasing his passion and commitment to music.

The greatest 3 piece rock band ever, nobody could deny their greatnesse I seen them so many times I lost count, Amen

The first concert I ever went to was ZZ Top and Kiss in 1974. I was trippin on Mr Natural and the experience embedded a love of live rock performances that has endured to this day. I saw them two more times after that and they never disappointed. They are superb showmen. I still listen to them all the time.

I worked a few duo gigs with Dusty before 'the Top' He carried most of the vocals while i added some harmony. He was fun to work with and a very musical guy. So was Rocky, his brother. If you couldn't get along with Dusty, then there was something terribly wrong with you.

My favorite three man band

Best 3 Man Band From Texas . Bad Boy Blues Outlaw Music

I once met him at an after show party and he was just the most easy going guy you could ever meet, i told him that i heard that i heard that ZZ Top stood for Zig Zag and Tops rolling papers and he just laughed and said he never heard that one so i told him well now you know the truth and we both just laughed like hell.

Don't know any of them but wish I did. RIP Dusty Hill. God 🙌

Saw them 3 times. The last time was new years eve night. Midsouth Collisum had a indoor fireworks show. The warm up band Grandfunk. Never forget it!

❤Love ZZ Top❤❤

Had the good fortune of seeing them live twice at the COW Palace in San Francisco. Mind blowing shows - never saw better. RIP Dusty.

I loved all the music ❤

Do yourself a favor and purchase ZZ Top’s First Album, Rio Grande Mud, Tres Hombres and Deguello .

My aunt is a HUGE ZZ Top fan. Some of my favorite childhood memories where running around in her hot rod thunderbird with ZZ TOP cranked to 11.

His brother Rocky was also very talented. Check out his music. Rocky Hill. RIP Dusty!

I can claim to have seen live "everybody" from Aerosmith to ZZ Top with Kiss in between. From 1979 (Judas P) to 2007 (Scorpions!) most every concert was the greatest day/afternoon/night of my life. "I thank you" all.

Loaded from the Rhythmeen album is my favorite Dusty Hill tune.

Manic Mechanic is still one of my favorites.

I met these guy at Disneyland in 76 when I was 11 and they treated me like an adult,really nice guys. They were beardless.

The documentary video showcasing Dusty Hill's journey from his early days to becoming a rock legend is a must-watch for any ZZ Top fan. It beautifully captures his musical genius and the impact he had on the industry.

Great act.

I saw them perform in a tobacco warehouse in Bowling Green Kentucky in 1973. I didn't know who they were but they blew me away. I was an instant ZZ Top fan.

My favorite Dusty song is party on the patio witch showcases his bass and vocals

I’ve been addicted to Jesus Just Left Chicago for months. I wanna come up with a acoustic arrangement cause their electric arrangement is impossible to compete with. Dusty is in the top 10 all time bassist IMO

LA Grange and Tush represent my favorite era of ZZ Top

My favourite ZZ Top song is Jesus just left Chicago. I build cigar box guitars and love to jam along to this classic ❤ Miss you Dusty 🌹

Its called tush with a U. Not a A. Dusty is aways on our hearts. Those folks seemed to come out with a album every 10yrs. Then 83 came around.... they proved that they could make a song about anything, even TV dinners! Love those guys

I will always be a ZZ Top fan. A lot of my guitar style I got from Billy Gibbons . ZZ Top , to me, will always be Billy ,Dusty , & Frank . I have nothing against the new version of ZZ Top with Elwood . I will just miss Dusty a lot !

My mum introduced me to ZZ Top in the early 80s. Before Eliminator. I've been a huge fan ever since. Im the old guy (54) that cruises around in the summer with my windows down blaring ZZ. I have been extremely fortunate enough to see them live in concert 12 times. Their stage shows, for the most time, were brilliant. There was a couple that were so-so. But the music made up for the poor stage planning. My favorite tour was Recycler. Real good mix of all their music up to that point. I can't say I have one favorite song. It would be near impossible to just pick one. The tune I really can't stand, "Cheap Sunglasses" And its really just because the radio stations played it to death. Every bar we went to even in the late 80s played it. Yes, I was 20 in 1989, so I was old enough to drink. I'm Canadian. I actually haven't listened to that song in a very, very long time. Maybe if I did, it may change my mind. With Dusty being gone, I don't think I will go to another one of their concerts. Elwood may have the musical talent, but he's not Dusty. R.I.P brother. You will forever be missed. You are and always be a legendary Bass player. Right there with the Ox, John Entwistle, and lets not forget Lemmy from Motorhead.

One of my favs was a song called “fool for your stockings”

Throughout his career, Dusty Hill remained a humble and down-to-earth individual despite achieving immense fame. The documentary provides insight into his personality and the values that guided him throughout his life.

My favorite group since 1973. Tres Hombres was awesome and my favorite song were Tube Snake Boogie and TV Dinners

Well here’s a better one. I got to play the drum kit @6:16 . Mind you I’m not a drummer. And was all over the place , Frank was rolling on the floor laughing his ass off. He finally got up , and came over and said “Lou stick to guitar man you’ll never make it as a drummer ..” we all had a good laugh over it. Then we all went back to work. Them practicing ,and me prepping the intelligent light show with the head lighting engineer. Good times. But I have to say Frank was right. RIP Dusty I know for a fact your jamming with the angels ..😢 🤠🎸🎶✌️

RIP Dusty ZZ top was an iconic band! You know how they came up with the name ZZ top Well has Billy described it well zz was for zz Hill and top was for b.b. King because b.b. King was that the top doing that particular error in that year of 69 I heard Billy say that in an interview my favorite album by them we'll always be Trey hombres beer drinkers & hell raisers! Baby don't you want to come with me! and sheik! Most definitely my favorite tracks on that album 🤘👍🎸💯

I read recently that Paul McCartney was asked what it was like being in the greatest rock and roll band in the world. He replied "I don't remember ever being in ZZ Top".

R,I.P. Dusty

The one time I was able to see ZZ Top was in the Summit in Houston in the 90s - And the Houston Rockets BB team were in the finals to win their first championship and had won the night before the ZZ Top concert. This meant the Rockets were coming home to play and the Summit needed to be reconfigured for BB! ZZ played most of their hits but were in a hurry to finish the concert so that the construction team could move in! Was a bummer but I still enjoyed the concert but I felt a little cheated by the situation! Love the band! RIP Dusty and thanks for the great music! ❤

I first saw them in 72 with Freddie King In OKC, OK. Quite different from where they are now

Their album 'Mescalero' got me thru some tough times.

I saw them many years ago one of my favorite bands Billy has a unique style and Dusty sure knew how to play that bass RIP Dusty

I saw ZZ 3 times. The first being in my Jr. High auditorium in Amarillo Texas in 1971. Reo Grand Mud was being released in three days. They were incredibly. They played everything from the first album and Mud. And my favorite song was Down to Mexico.

A true rock star!

Dusty and Frank make up one of the longest lasting rhythm pair. Can only think of Mick Fleetwood and John McVie above them in years. Anyone?

I saw them in charleston west virginia with lynyrd skynyrd they put on a great show

I went seen them b Birmingham I was 15 it was 3nd album three hombres I’ll never forget when Gibbons come out do his solo said lets see if I can make this thing talk to y’all he jump turned back to y’all jumped up turned back to us top hat back and fourth dancer moves and tore that guitar up over kick never forget anything like that first concert he’ll yes

Dusty Hill's life wasn't without its share of challenges and setbacks. The documentary explores the highs and lows he experienced throughout his career, offering an intimate glimpse into the realities of the rock and roll lifestyle.

7:50 - The album Fandango second side was recorded live at The Warehouse in New Orleans. I was at this show and I had no idea at the time that it was in fact recorded there until I saw it written on the liner notes of the album. I also saw them there on their first tour to their fourth tour.

Great musicians,,, all about the music, not the gossipy stuff. CLASS.

Oh so too KOOL brother Earthling RIP (Rock In Paradise)😎✌️

This is a great info video

IMHO Dusty should not have scorned Janis Joplin for moving away from Texas. Her home town of Port Arthur was mean & cruel to her, and she had many bad memories of it. I would have moved too.

I was fortunate to see them 3 times. In fact, they are the only band I've seen in 2 venues back to back. IIRC it was their Eliminator tour where they simulated the dashboard of the Eliminator on the stage. What an incredible band!

Zz top rocks! Jesus saves!

First ZZ TOP album - Fandango Favorite album - Tejas Favorite song - Cheap Sunglasses Never got to see them, always wished I had. Rest In Peace, Dusty

I saw him perform in Arlan, Texas once. Yep.

Finally I see what they looked like, without the sunglasses, cheap sunglasses haha.

I'm a rough boy beloved artists

Well informative, I had no idea they went back so far. Eliminator was the first time I became aware of the band, it was the 80s so we weren't aware of much, anyway thank you for hours of future listening from the past. Albums first footage later. Very good video.

❤ RIP Dusty ❤

I like the reacord Fandango, it was my first record i buy,. I buy 3 that day Fandango and Aerosmith On the rocks And Black sabbath Sabbath bloody6 sabbath. I like ZZ top fandango the most. I Meet them in Stockholm. 1983 i think, and i talk to them. Outside the hotel. I ask them, how lonhtgey grown the beard. They told me 7years i think. They where nice and friendly. I took. Some pictures. Great people. I love the sound.. Rick in Sweden Stockholm. Im 61 to day . Soon i will meet him in heaven. And have a beer Yeah

I saw them outside at Legend Valley, Ohio on their "Afterburner" Album, great times

Dusty Hill...

Dusty Hill partied like a rock star but kept it low key and even if he were to be out and about in Texas, who'd believe he was Dusty, anyway? He was a rock star, but only when he wanted it, on his terms. And away from all y'all.

RIP and God speed Dusty

Met billy Gibson at a local Walmart I was speechless