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ZZ Top have played their first show since the death of bassist Dusty Hill, who died late last month.Taking place Friday (July 30) in Alabama, Hill’s position was filled by Elwood Francis, who had already been filling in for the job in recent weeks. As Rolling Stone notes, frontman Billy Gibbons acknowledged Hill a number of times throughout the show.“We’re gonna have a good time in here tonight,” he told the audience following the opening track, ‘Got Me Under Pressure’.

ZZ Top performed for the first time live since the death of longtime band member Dusty Hill. The band, with the addition of Elwood Francis, played a show Friday night in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Joseph Michael "Dusty" Hill left a lasting impression on rock and roll not just because of his long, iconic beard, but also because of his musical talent. The ZZ Top bassist died recently at the age of 72.

Last month, "Duck Dynasty" star Kay Robertson was bitten by the family's dog, Bobo, in an attack that left a piece of her lip missing and forced her into the hospital. The 73-year-old matriarch of the rowdy Robertson crew had startled the sleeping canine when she leaned over to kiss him goodnight, causing Bobo to snap at Kay in a split instant.

ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons has opened up about former bandmate Dusty Hill’s health struggles prior to his death earlier this week.News of the bassist’s passing was confirmed on Wednesday (July 28) by the group’s longtime rep, who said that Hill died at home in his sleep.

Foo Fighters have paid an onstage tribute to ZZ Top‘s Dusty Hill, following his death earlier this week.Hill, the band’s long-standing bassist, died at his home in his sleep, a rep confirmed. No cause of death has yet been revealed.While tributes continue to flood in for Hill, Foo Fighters delivered their own salute to the late bassist as they kicked off their summer tour in Cincinnati on Thursday evening (July 29).Foos drummer Taylor Hawkins sported a sleeveless T-shirt that read ‘Dusty RIP’,

Bob Merlis Industry veteran Bob Merlis has been involved with publicity efforts on behalf of ZZ Top for the better part of four decades of the band’s 50+ year existence. He was publicity director at Warner Bros.

Chris Willman Music WriterBilly Gibbons of ZZ Top has affirmed that the band will soldier on after the death this week of founding bassist Dusty Hill, asserting that it was his wish to “let the show go on.”Gibbons texted the statement to SiriusXM “Trunk Nation” host Eddie Trunk, who passed the sentiments along via Twitter.Gibbons said, per Trunk: “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.”Added the guitarist

ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons has confirmed that the band will continue on following the death of Dusty Hill.News of the bassist’s passing was confirmed yesterday (July 28) by the group’s longtime rep, who said that Hill died at home in his sleep.

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ZZ Top, who has died aged 72.The musician’s death was confirmed by the group’s longtime rep, who said that Hill died at home in his sleep.

Refresh for updates… ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill is being remembered by friends, musical colleagues, and even the governor of Texas paying tribute.

Facebook post, guitarist Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard said Hill died in his sleep. They didn't give a cause of death, but a July 21 post on the band’s website said Hill was “on a short detour back to Texas, to address a hip issue.”At that time, the band said its longtime guitar tech, Elwood Francis, would fill in on bass, slide guitar and harmonica.Born Joe Michael Hill in Dallas, he, Gibbons and Beard formed ZZ Top in Houston in 1969.

Rolling Stone reported. “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 will forever be connected to that ‘Blues Shuffle in C.’ You will be missed greatly, amigo.”Hill served as the still-active group’s bassist for over 50 years.