Who was ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill and what was his cause of death?
THE music industry is mourning the loss of one of their own.
It was announced on July 28, 2021 that Dusty Hill, the bassist and secondary lead vocalist for the rock band ZZ Top had, passed away.
Who was ZZ Top's Dusty Hill?
Joseph Michael "Dusty" Hill was an American musician, singer, and songwriter.
As one of the founding members of the band, Hill was known as a jack of all trades as he played bass guitar, sang backing and lead vocals, and keyboards over the years.
Hill was born May 19, 1949, and was 72-years-old at his time of death.
In 2004, Hill and the other member of ZZ Top were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
What was Dusty Hill's net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Hill had an estimated net worth of $60 million.
His extensive worth comes from his career as a musician.
In the United States alone, ZZ Top has sold over 25 million albums over the years.
Their best-selling album is Eliminator that was released in March 1983, the album contains five hit singles that the band still performs today.
Was Dusty Hill married?
Since 2002, Hill was married to Charleen McCrory.
McCrory is a former actress who starred in the 1996 film Alien Vows.
After a decade-long relationship, the two married in Houston, TX.
McCrory is known for staying out of the spotlight despite her high-profile relationship and not much information is available on her.
What was Dusty Hill's cause of death?
Hill's former bandmates, Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard, announced his death but did not reveal a specific cause.
"We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX," they wrote.
"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."
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"We will forever be connected to that 'Blues Shuffle in C,' you will be missed greatly, amigo," the bandmates continued.
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On July 23, 2021 the band had announced on Facebook that Hill was "on a short detour back to Texas, to address a hip issues," while on tour with his band but it is unknown if the hip issue is related to his cause of death.
Over the years, Hill has suffered from multiple illnesses including being diagnosed with Hepatitis C back in 2000.
