His “Hardware” album was released in June.Īt Gibbons’ encouragement, Hill sang “Viva Las Vegas” in studio and also onstage when ZZ Top performed in Vegas in 2018. Gibbons has moved to the city while developing a solo career. ZZ Top has been a frequent headlining act in Vegas for at least two decades. There is not yet an announcement as to how those dates will be filled, or how those holding tickets should proceed. ZZ Top had five dates scheduled at The Venetian Theatre from Aug. Gibbons, Hill and Beard have been the only members of ZZ Top since the band’s final lineup was formed in 1970. His death effectively ends one of the greatest eras in rock ‘n’ roll history. No further details were immediately available. Gibbons later texted: “As Dusty said upon his departure, ‘Let the show go on! And with respect, we’ll do well to get beyond this and honor his wishes.”

We will forever be connected to that “Blues Shuffle in C.” 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’. “We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX.

The long-bearded rocker’s death was announced Wednesday by band mates Billy F. Top co-founder Dusty Hill, who gave the band its thunderous, low-end bass and sang lead on its cover of “Viva Las Vegas” has died. (John Katsilometes/Las Vegas Review-Journal). Dusty Hill, left and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top are shown at The Venetian Theater on Friday, April 20, 2018.

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