During a recent interview with Variety, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons opened up about the tragic death of his bandmate Dusty Hill. The frontman says that he is “just glad [the bassist is] in a good spot.” Gibbons said the following when asked about Hill initially leaving tour due to a “hip issue”: “He did the…
ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill has sadly passed away at the age of 72. This news comes after the bassist recently left tour early due to a “hip issue.” The band commented: “We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX.…
ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill was forced to head home from the band’s current tour due to a “hip issue.” During his absence, Elwood Francis is filling in. You can see footage of the group performing with Francis in New Lenox, IL below: ZZ Top commented: “The members of ZZ Top, Billy, and Frank, would…
ZZ Top have announced a massive North American tour. The trek will include 2021 dates in the United States and 2022 dates in Canada. Tour Dates: 2021: 07/16 Manchester, IA – Delaware County Fair 07/17 Mt Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort 07/18 Louisville, KY – Waterfront Park 07/21 Evansville, IN – Ford…
Def Leppard have announced a fall tour with ZZ Top. This run will follow the band’s previously announced tour with Mötley Crüe, Poison, etc. Tour Dates: 09/21 Albany, NY – Times Union Center 09/23 Virginia Beach, VA – Veteran United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach 09/25 Knoxville, TN – Thompson Boling Arena 09/26 Brandon,…
ZZ Top have announced a Canadian tour with Cheap Trick. Here’s the dates: 05/01 Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre 05/02 Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre 05/03 Kamloops, BC – Sandman Centre 05/05 Cranbrook, BC – Western Financial Place 05/06 Lethbridge, AB – Enmax Centre 05/09 Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre 05/10 Moose Jaw,…
ZZ Top’s “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” documentary is set to be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and digitally on February 28. Pre-orders can be found HERE. https://youtu.be/41h5pGtDhTM Here’s a description of the film: Produced by the Emmy award-winning Banger Films, ZZ TOP: THAT LITTLE OL’ BAND FROM TEXAS tells the story of how three…
ZZ Top have announced that their “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” documentary will receive its worldwide premiere at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, CA on August 13. Further screenings will follow to coincide with the band’s 50th anniversary tour. Among them are an August 23 screening at Cineplex Cinemas across Canada and a September…
Caesars Entertainment’s team, led by Michael Gruber and Jason Gastwirth, are working on a new ZZ Top rock musical called “Sharp Dressed Man.” The show is expected to premiere in Las Vegas next year and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard will all serve as executive producers. Prem Akkaraju and the band’s…
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