It's a calling that has us grinning from start to finish," he added. The guitarist said they're making lots of things as a band while experimenting with something "so fresh."Įven though they're creating something new, the lead vocalist noted that the group is ready for new challenges. Now that they're all set with a new member, Billy Gibbons revealed that they're planning to release new projects in the near future. A quiet but commanding low-end presence, Hill anchored the trios bluesy. Last week, the music world lost a true giant with the sudden death of ZZ Tops trusty bassist, Dusty Hill.
ZZ Top New Music Coming Soon Following Dusty Hill's Death? As per according to Billy Gibbons Hills wishes, the trios longtime tech, Elwood Francis, took up low-end duties for the Tuscaloosa, Alabama performance. He added that Francis accepted Hill's directive as mentioned earlier, "Hey Elwood, grab the guitar."ĭusty Hill passed away on July 28, 2021, in Houston, Texas. In response to the tragic event, the band canceled its Wednesday performance even. After Hill's death, many fans were left wondering about the future of the 'Sharp Dressed Man' crooners. The new member made sure to pay tribute to the late legend by putting his hat on the microphone and making sure that "there was a point of relation through the whole night." On July 28, longtime bass player and co-vocalist of ZZ Top Dusty Hill died while on tour with his bandmates. Gibbons opened up about their new member's first shows, saying the emotions were "running high." READ ALSO: Harry Styles Holds Hot 100 Crown While 88Rising Star Joji Debuts First Top 10įollowing Hill's death, Francis immediately stepped in as a replacement. We're crazy characters, almost cartoon-like, but at the bottom of it, we're all very dedicated and serious on the musical level," he added. It's kind of an interesting twist, but the balance remains. ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, 72, struggled during performance before his shock death. The vocalist also opened up about Francis' experience with the band, saying he has a "rather serious side" of making loud sounds. When the bassist was "feeling a bit out of sorts," he went to a physician to get treated.Īt the time, he told Gibbons that if he's "late getting back to the gig, make sure that Elwood, our guitar technician, wraps his hands around my guitar." (via Ultimate Classic Rock) Speaking about his old pal, Gibbons revealed that Hill was not only an amazing performer and a friend, but he also had a thread of wisdom.
Surprisingly, Hill instructed his bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard to continue their legacy with Francis before he passed away. HOUSTON (AP) ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill, the long-bearded bassist for the million-selling Texas blues rock trio known for such hits as Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin',' has died at age 72. ZZ Top is still mourning the death of music icon Dusty Hill, but it seems like they're ready to move forward as the band announced his replacement amid their plans of releasing new music soon.Īccording to Outsider's American Entertainment, guitar technician Elwood Francis is the newest addition to the band and he will be replacing the late musician.
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