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DUSTY HILL 1949–2021

Guitarist was saddened to hear of the passing of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill on 28 July, aged 72. The Texan played with the legendary blues-rock trio for more than 50 years after joining in 1969. He previously played alongside his brother Rocky and future ZZ Top bandmate Frank Beard in the Warlocks, the Cellar

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