El mundo del rock está despidiendo con mensajes en las redes sociales a Dusty Hill, bajista de ZZ Top durante medio siglo, fallecido a los 72 años.
El músico estadounidense falleció mientras dormía en su casa en Houston. Así lo confirmaron en un comunicado sus dos compañeros, Billy Gibbons y Frank Beard.
La pareja, por cierto continuará con la banda con un nuevo bajista, pues ese era el deseo del propio difunto. De hecho, estaban de gira estos días y Dusty Hill se perdió un concierto por problemas de salud que resultaron ser letales, siendo sustituido por el técnico de guitarras del grupo. La intención de Billy y Frank es retomar los conciertos en agosto.
Received this just now via text from @BillyFGibbons regarding passing of Dusty Hill @ZZTop . Billy told me okay to share w/fans: 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.
- Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) July 28, 2021
Entre los ilustres del rock que han tenido mensajes de despedida para Dusty Hill de ZZ Top se encuentra lo más granado. Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Stanley de KISS, Paul Young, Christopher Cross, Flea de Red Hot Chili Peppers, David Coverdale, John Fogerty o Slash. Entre otros muchos que recopilamos a continuación.
WOW! Dusty Hill. What an icon. @ZZTop 's bassist forever. So unique. Always a gentleman from the days of us opening for them through the recent days of them opening for us. I don't know what to say but "Thank you" and "Rest however you damn well choose!" https://t.co/tHfjLy1xbj
- Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) July 28, 2021
It's with heavy heart that I have to say goodbye to one member of That Lil' Ol Band From Texas: RIP Dusty Hill from ZZ Top. I have loved this band since I was 14 & they are without doubt the coolest band on the planet! My condolences to his family, Frank & Rev. Billy G pic.twitter.com/mSTLZ7Id1y
- Paul Young (@PaulYoungParlez) July 28, 2021
I'm deeply saddened by the loss of my friend #DustyHill. A great musician and a rock icon. My condolences and prayers go out to his wife Charlene, his family, and to Billy, Frank and to the entire @ZZTop organization. pic.twitter.com/quuLx1CpXg
- Christopher Cross (@itsMrCross) July 28, 2021
We are devastated to hear about Dusty's passing. We were so blessed to share the stage with the great Dusty and ZZ Top many times, and if that wasn't Rock and Roll heaven, I don't know what is. The show we did together just last week would be his last. So heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/oKKslJ2U9M
- John Fogerty (@John_Fogerty) July 28, 2021
Brother Dusty...beer drinkers and hell raisers worldwide salute you, including all of the Motörhead family. Thank you for
- Official Motörhead (@myMotorhead) July 29, 2021
helping create such kick-ass influential, music for us all. Rest well and rest easy friend...
Texas takes off its cowboy hat today. Rock and roll has been stopped in its tracks. Dusty Hill you will always be bad, nationwide, and much missed. My deepest condolences to the @ZZTop family, and to Dusty's loved ones who number many 🙏 https://t.co/aKTF3n9ESs
- Martha Quinn Ⓥ (@MarthaQuinn) July 28, 2021
I hate that my social media has become more of an obituary but such is life, young or old, we are but mere mortals when our time comes.
- Jeff Scott Soto (@jeffscottsoto) July 28, 2021
RIP to the GREAT Dusty Hill of @ZZTop. Thank you for the decades of music!! pic.twitter.com/IGNHDfxkBy