by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent

One of the brightest lights of Classic Rock left the planet on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, and this is Dusty Hill from ZZ Top. Recently it was reported that Hill was stepping back from the band for health-related reasons, and now the gravity of those complications is clear. Co-head of the band Billy Gibbons announced the band will mourn but go on in his honor.

Because the news is just breaking wide, here's a tribute that suits a legend.

From Screenmancer

Slumberland claimed ZZ Top co-founder Dusty Hill, 72, on July 27. That is one sad event in Rock music history. ZZ Top, which Dusty founded with co-legend Billy Gibbons, posted an Instagram official, which kicks off his loving send-off to The Big Adios. 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you don’t know who this Texas-born rock legend was?

We can’t help you with that, but Dr. Google can fortunately.

Search Joseph Michael “Dusty” Hill, born 1949, in Dallas, Texas.

For now it’s time to give Dusty all our "love and kisses" on his way out of the stratosphere.

Three man band, ZZ Top, 2021. Founded by Dusty Hill & Billy Gibbons.

Best Frikkin’ Tribute Ever to Dusty Hill, Thanks Minnesota Max Channel

You will be missed, ps, but played on repeat often… #RIPDustyHill, now press PLAY.

Condolences to family, band, friends, and fans.

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