Dusty Hill on his Fender Custom Shop Signature Precision Bass | Fender Custom Shop | Fender

[@VenturiLife]

Played in ZZ Top for 50 years, incredible. Rest in Peace Mr. Hill.

[@buildindian8169]

Awesome guy, love him always from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@VenturiLife]

@@buildindian8169 ZZTop Greatest Hits was one of the first CD's I ever purchased in the very early 90's. Used to play it all the time in the car.

[@glengamble526]

52 years, actually…and yes, amazing!

[@VenturiLife]

@@glengamble526 Wow, thanks. His bass was so powerful it was like an extra set of drums in the songs.

[@michelelaraia7358]

@@buildindian8169 🇮🇹👍

[@thealaskanforever]

RIP to this man. Such a a legend.

[@heavymetal9749]

RIP Dusty, you will forever be missed

[@anythingspossiblemusic]

Rest in peace dusty Hill.

[@Greg_Chase]

72 years old is a short life these days. A touring musician - it is a lot of stress. Initially, the novelty of it, when you're younger, makes it a lot of fun. Fifty years though. Wow. How many of us have a job where we do the same thing for 50 years. 72 years old - that is a short life. Prayers for his friends and family. . .

[@therealeikichionizuka]

Dusty was the reason I'm still playing bass. He made me realize that even simple bass can be legendary and important.

[@scottyshepardthesmoothdeep3081]

Awesome terminology on that bass playing

[@michelelaraia7358]

Not only 5 strings and stick!

[@willisingo]

"Just Got Paid" was one of the first songs I learned on bass. ZZTop Eliminator was the first record I ever owned. Was finally gonna go see them in November...

[@davidcammilleri5526]

I saw them in 1981. The sounded like 20 guys on stage. Loved every second. Underrated 3 man band. I listen to them a few times very week.

[@johnpatterson4272]

Righteous words.

[@fiddlefolk]

Legend! Us Texans are prideful of it's musicians and Dusty is in that league!

[@gavinvalentino1313]

* its

[@jjfootball7867]

True

[@j.d.thompson3505]

Saw ZZ in Murphys CA with Jeff Beck. Best damn show of my life.

[@Drjackdempsey9644]

I waited to see ZZ Top since the early 80’s. I finally got tickets to see them front row and paid over $2,000 for the two front row seats. The show was on a Saturday. The Monday before the show, Covid happened and they canceled. A while later, I got very sick from Covid and was sent to the hospital. While in the hospital, Dusty Hill died. I will never get to see ZZ Top, but I will forever love their music, and Hills contribution was monumental. I play my signature bass daily. RIP, Dusty Hill.

[@transtremm]

The ultimate, "team player" bassist, a roll model for all musicians. RIP

[@jjfootball7867]

Rip dusty

[@justincase6058]

He knew what the bass guitar is for. Icon. RIP Dusty.

[@garnetbezanson1404]

He seems like a really humble guy

[@branden1981c3]

Hes a super Humble guy I grew up next to him He used to come over and BS with my dad but had a rule nobody could take a picture of him and his personal attire My parents went to many concerts and got signed key chains hats except . He took me in my brother and the early 90's out to a gas station to get some candy in a limo hes actually a really nice guy. Wish I could get to know him Now that I'm older.

[@jdogdiesel7242]

@@kennethmiller2935 sadly... Not anymore...

[@kennethmiller2935]

@@jdogdiesel7242 I know, that sucks, I'm glad I got to see them Live as many times as I have (probably 10) all through the years. First was the World wide Texas Tour way back in the 1970s in Cleveland and the last was the ROT Rally in Austin a few years ago. I've seen them in Tyler, Tx, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, La. Houston and Dallas. Always an awesome show, true professionals, one of the main reasons I picked up the Bass. He was truly an inspiration, to Me, (I have 4 Basses, three Fenders and a Gibson)

[@greggarmin9426]

Dusty was the punch to Billy’s funk. R.I.P Sir

[@nuerha85]

One of the coolest basists of all time. RIP, master.

[@svartmetall]

RIP, Dusty, and thanks for 50 years of the finest chili-fried grooves around.

[@oliverlaue6234]

Dusty Hill, a true hero on the bass and a humble person. Thank you for making us happy with your music. R.I.P.

[@IntellectuallyIvy]

Rest easy, Dusty.

[@drrson2530]

A Legend who will be truly missed but never forgotten. Thanks for influencing many who picked up a bass guitar. R.I.P. Dusty

[@guitarsbymetaljay]

I'm so sad Dusty Hill died but so glad the music of ZZ Top will live forever RIP Dusty

[@shrek9838]

R.I.P. our great Dusty Hill….

[@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078]

Test as you need, Dusty; but if you could boogey through all eternity, we underrated. That Fender Bass belongs in the Smithsonian. Nevermind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@kellymoyer2675]

RIP Dusty Hill. You sir will always be a legend in all of us ZZ Top fans.

[@bearwilliams9226]

It has been an honor to listen to, and be influenced by your bass lines Dusty! RIH 🙏🏿💕🎸🎶🔥☮️

[@mgainer91]

First Joey Jordison, now Dusty Hill...rough week for the music community!

[@omeiodofim]

In the dark times Will there also be singing? Yes, there will also be singing. About the dark times. And there will be drum n' bass all over the world! Raise your drumsticks and your fingers (or picks, whatever suits you best) and remember your neighbors that there will always be music!

[@robertdore9592]

Rest in Peace....Bass Lines Matter....

[@frankcoffey]

Sure will miss Dusty. Thanks for the jams man where ever you are.

[@ronyantz7349]

Mike Howe singer of Metal Church ! passed this week also.

[@matthewfarmer6830]

One of the band mates of Cinderella pass away also LaBar

[@jorgevanpeeters9008]

RIP Dusty! Thanks for all!

[@Jedizen07]

RIP Dusty. Say hello to Jimi, Elvis, Janis, Edward Van Halen, Lennon and rest of the “ gang “ for us all.

[@philippehalm6254]

....and Jim Morrison !!.... John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, and B.B. King, ..and and and !!

[@Jedizen07]

@@philippehalm6254 Hence, my use of the word “ gang, “ implying everyone’s musical heroes who have since passed on.

[@philippehalm6254]

@@Jedizen07 Ok, thank you ! Sorry, i don't understand all subtleties of the english language, i'm french, and big you're pardon David !

[@Jedizen07]

@@philippehalm6254 That's totally okay. I'm American and don't understand most Americans ( haha )!

[@philippehalm6254]

@@Jedizen07 hahaha ! Really funny ! thanks !

[@michaellissow543]

The first time I heard ZZ Top, "Tres Hombres" in 73, I was hooked. Have been ever since. Rest in peace Dusty!

[@bluestriad]

The bottom just dropped out...RIP Dusty

[@zackyallen2713]

ZZ was one of the many reasons I started playing music. Always loved Dusty from when I was three and my dad had them playing. Was crushed when I heard the news. RIP Dusty...gonna miss you.

[@dillonbonner5092]

ZZ Top was my very first concert. Dusty's death is very sad news. It's like losing a member of my family. Rest In Peace, Dusty. Your music will live on forever, and so will you.

[@johnpatterson4272]

A first concert is always the best show of our lives. Be glad Dusty Hill lived and gave you that wonderful memory. Something you will never forget.

[@ArrumeSuaCama]

Such a Nice guy. Rest in peace Dusty

[@markblackwell9486]

Players like this guy are fast fading. A true legend.

[@freddyq.5772]

Rest in peace, Dusty Hill. Legends never die. Now the heaven has a brilliant new bass player 😎 See u there

[@charlescoleman6896]

Pawn shop guys used to be clueless about old guitars - they took quite a beating. Thise days are gone.

[@TheMemo659]

Pawn shop guys are too savvy these days, yeah.... but there are still options. Now you have to find the uninformed/stupid/desperate on Craigslist, AND be early. The chances of that beat up 1966 precision being sold for $300 by the widow are slim as hell, but definitely deals to be had for those willing to sift. I landed an a 2019 american pro jazz for $750 earlier this year. Seller was "thinning his herd" so his wife would let him buy more. He wasn't feelin the jazz and didn't hesitate to dump an essentially brand new bass for less than half what he paid. $100 fixed the fret buzz im guessing he didnt like, and BAMN I had a new #1 at a crazy discount.

[@johnhareiel5118]

It was awesome hitting up all them old pawn shops and seeing killer vintage guitars in the back corner collecting dust. I got a '78 Les Paul for $500. Now with google and ebay, you can't get steals like that anymore

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@TheMemo659 In 2004, I got an early 90s Gibson ES-135 for $800 shipped. Same guitar sells now for $2500. Shrug!

[@juscallmegrumpy2395]

R.I.P Dusty.... Thanks for all those years of Music. You've been one of the icons in the Soundtrack of my Life.

[@jamesbrickert1301]

RIP Brother Dusty. Your music brought us joy. Thanks for the joy!

[@juanmendoza2993]

RIP Dusty Hill My favourite bass player :(

[@ratter531]

Dusty Hill ALWAYS LOVED NEVER FORGOTTEN FOREVER MISSED

[@zwiastunburzy7188]

He was a great man. And a great bassist. RIP Dusty Hill.

[@paulholmes8398]

RIP Dusty. Your legacy will live on forever ZZ was an incredible band that stood the test of time.They reinvented themselves along the way and got a huge boost from MTV. Just timeless music that will be played and listened to for a long time to come. Bass guitar the engine room of any great band and Dusty was that indeed 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jeanettemiller4543]

😥 ZZTop was the last concert I went to. They put on show and I know I'm going to miss him. RIP Mr Bill and a million thank you's for sharing your awesome talent with the world. 💔

[@South3West77]

True Texas Pride right here, his brother was purdy dang good to. Tragic loss for us. R.I.P Dusty Hill

[@j.d.thompson3505]

Sweet dude. You can hear the gratitude and humility. (And the thunder)

[@reecewatson773]

RIP you gave me many memories of Friday and Saturday nights in San Antonio, Dallas and at home in Abilene. Your thumping bass will be missed...

[@joe.b944]

They say god let dusty pass because heaven needed a good bass player in the great gig in the sky ❤

[@japhygoldman8856]

RIP and thanks for all the great music

[@renekuskchristensen2182]

Saw ZZ Top in Aalborg, Denmark in 2014. Awesome experience. Will you Dusty. RIP.

[@fostexfan160]

Next time I'm in a storm and hear the thunder I'll know Dusty is up there holding down the fundementals of natures tune....R.I.P. Mr. Hill....Love and respect from the U.K.

[@gstevens6948]

Bless his heart, thanks for all the good times brother.

[@scotttipps8155]

Godspeed brotha, may your eternal journey be epic. You are a legend and will never be forgotten.

[@williamsporing1500]

R.I.P. dusty…the world thanks you and will miss you.

[@thelegend21804]

RIP....I loved ZZ Top even as a kid and used to write "ZZ Top" on school lockers.

[@7ANUBIS-MC]

I love my fender!! First one I've ever had J.ROOT tele.. I look forward to years with fender. And again rest in heaven Dust

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

MTV needs to give ZZ an Award for best , Most Catchy, Videos on the Channel. They were really good for a young man to see. RH DSD

[@toddwilliams2911]

RIP dusty hill zztop my band thoughts and prayers to friends and family love your music forever

[@jasonstephens5894]

I'll always jam to ZZTOPP 🤘 Love you Dusty Hill. Rock On!!!

[@TheQ2004]

RIP Dusty. Thanks for making my childhood electric and a hell of a good one with you and the boys. Fly high with those cheap sunglasses Dust

[@joebaby555]

Saw him play so many times in concert throughout the years ,he always brought it…🎸🙏. Once in Las Vegas I went to a Cirque du Soleil show at the Bellagio and Dusty and Billy were 2 rows behind me😳😎, i said on the way out ,that was good but I’ll see you two tomorrow night at MGM for the real deal show!🤣. They laughed and gave me a thumbs up! Thanks for all the great times Dusty,,🙏🎸❤️

[@jaredbauer3267]

A couple hundred bass guitars!? I thought I was something special with my collection of 33 guitars and bass guitars. And I'd have to sell em all to afford this one.

[@alexhollins5830]

Another one bites the dust. Great player. Massive influencer and inspiration. Did what the song needed and did it well.

[@antz6130]

Rest In Peace Dusty God bless you and thank you for your music 👍🏼

[@robertkerr9738]

Rock in Peace. Thanks for everything you gave us.

[@TT-hi1qv]

RIP Dusty we love you always! made me smile many many times over the years man!

[@johnpatterson4272]

Another REAL rock and roll musician has now gone upwards to make heaven more electric. This world will seldom see such brutal honesty, reverence and musical ability from now on. Dusty Hill will always be the anchor to the bottom-end of the TOP.

[@dennisbagwell667]

Great man. Sad he's gone, but kinda hard to feel bad about someone who lived such a great life. Heard it on the X is my favorite ZZT song and one of my favorite ones to play.

[@omarisraelrosascastillo47]

Forever... Rest in power Dusty!!!!!

[@davestrange5786]

RIP Dusty - Thanks for the music!

[@epasternak4206]

RIP man, thank you for your music.

[@dawnbrady684]

There is one hell of a concert going on in rock and roll heaven right now!! 🥇🥇🥇

[@carolinej3661]

RIP.......ZZ Top could never be the same without you.

[@linuslowenborg342]

R.I.P Dusty hill one of the best bass player in the world

[@dunningkruger3774]

Just plain old COOL. Rest in peace amigo.

[@deadlegs187]

What a life to live.

[@penzman]

He's got them sausage fingers! Lotsa power in there.

[@zechariahfrink3707]

+penzman And GREAT tone since the more flesh contacts the string, the fuller punchier the sound is!

[@herseem]

Yes, they're not exactly chipolatas, are they?

[@montauta]

Will always love you Mr. HILL

[@michaeltracanelli745]

R.I.P Dusty Hill the Legend 🙏

[@stephenasbridge878]

Thanks for the memories Dusty.🎸🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@SUPAKARROOOOOOOM]

Too precious. Love hearing your voice Brother. Peace

[@goodrichtires6812]

I will not forget you, R.I.P Mr. Hill.

[@ericcross7863]

Unparalleled showman.

[@that_nerd_that_games4495]

Rest in peace man thank you for everything….🏆✝️🙏

[@mmayfield1994]

RIP Dusty Hill you seemed like a great guy to be with

Dusty has over one hundred bass guitars? He should set them all up with Billy's guitars for display. Kind of comparable to an unofficial ZZ-TOP Museum of Guitars.

[@txhypnotist]

I enjoy talking with Joe "Dusty" Hill every time I get the chance to. Just a normal Texas guy from my home state.

[@marybarry2230]

Nice to hear that!

[@YukonDemon]

All class this guy. May he rest in peace.

[@oulosvie]

Rest in peace. The Legend.

[@BigRob829]

RIP Dusty!!! Thank you for the years of Texas Kick Ass!!!

[@telecasterbear]

Rest well. Thanks for the ride.

[@vincegedeon6583]

Elwood is family he will carry on the best he can to honor Dustys legacy on the bass and keep the band going for now🎸🤘

[@Vonshnuck]

RIP Dusty, what an inspiration this guy was and still will be long after his death

[@d.springer8444]

Truly a rock and blues legend R.I.P. you will be missed !

[@chapmanscreekrevival]

Rest in Paradise Mr. Hill.

[@marcolosalxd8097]

Rock in Peace, Dusty RIP ♥️😣

[@michaelbatts7149]

RIP Mr. Hill. Heaven's band just got a badass bass player!

[@denieledwards6893]

ZZ TOP CAN NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT RUSTY, RIP.

[@brendaniebel1355]

Dusty

[@crapwessel]

Rip Mr Hill you sir are a true Icon

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

RIP Dusty Hill. Billy is the professor, Frank the buckaroo, and you were the good-time humor. A seriously GREAT rockin' outfit that never took itself too seriously.

[@Ben_Mdws]

A superb bass player. RIP.

[@nashgarcia4490]

God Bless you Mr Hill RIP .

[@austinteutsch]

Fender is a great bass, esp. the Precision Fender. There's not a bass made that Dusty couldn't master. RIP Dusty Hill. He left Chicago and he's down in New Orleans working his musical magic.

[@nelgstuart3442]

Rest in Peace Dusty. Thanks for the good music.

[@utooberblooper]

bought a gibson les paul custom for $600,sold it for $1000 and thought i did great,that was about 12 years ago,so for a laugh i looked up the serial number that i had still from that guitar and found out its a late 60's/early 70's les paul worth around $10,000. im glad i didnt have a gun handy when i found that out!

[@stewartross13]

trillriff-axegrinder should’ve learned your instruments and gear

[@nazderinkalyoncu1297]

WHAT DOES NOT KILL YOU, MAKES YOU MUCH STRONGER...DON'T STOP...LIFE IS " LEARNING " BUDDY...