[Brazelton] A-how, how, how Dusty Hill at 72

[Tiger Tsang]

ZZ Top icon Dusty Hill has died at the age of 72, band says

ZZ Top has shared the sad news that its bassist Dusty Hill has died at his home in Houston Wednesday at the age of 72.

www.click2houston.com

 

[HCGLNS]

Damn.

 

[GasBandit]

One of the greats, a giant among artists.

 

[PatrThom]

Certainly one of the more recognizable.

--Patrick

 

[PatrThom]

So that's ZZTop and Slipknot, losing bassists just a day apart. I sense a pattern.

--Patrick

 

[figmentPez]

So that's ZZTop and Slipknot, losing bassists just a day apart. I sense a pattern.

--Patrick

 

[PatrThom]

It's okay, it'll stop like it always does once it hits Keith Richards.

--Patrick

 

[sixpackshaker]

Poor Hank Hill is going to miss his cousin.

 

[drifter]

So that's ZZTop and Slipknot, losing bassists just a day apart. I sense a pattern.

--Patrick

Just an FYI the Slipknot guy was their founding and former drummer, though he might have played bass in one of his other bands.

 

[PatrThom]

Just an FYI the Slipknot guy was their founding and former drummer, though he might have played bass in one of his other bands.

The headline I saw began with "Slipknot bassist..."

--Patrick

 

[jwhouk]

Oh, HELL NO we’re not losing great bass players now…

 

[Tiger Tsang]

On a sad but funny note, Spinal Tap's current drummer sighs in relief.