As we pay tribute to the late ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill today, reactions from stars like Gene Simmons, Mick Fleetwood, John Fogerty, Ozzy Osbourne many more are pouring in for the late rock ‘n roll legend.
Gene Simmons tweeted: “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’. We will forever be connected to that ‘Blues Shuffle in C.'”
Mick Fleetwood wrote on Instagram: "Rest In Peace Dusty. You are and always will be a music legend. My condolences to Chuck and the Hill family, Billy, Frank and the ZZ Top Team."
Ozzy tweeted: “Rest In Peace #DustyHill of @ZZTop. My thoughts go out to @BillyGibbons and Frank Feard and all the #ZZTop fans around the world.”
John Fogerty also tweeted :“We are devastated to hear about Dusty’s passing. We were so blessed to share the stage with the great Dusty and ZZ Top many times, and if that wasn’t Rock and Roll heaven, I don’t know what is. The show we did together just last week would be his last. So heartbreaking.”
Paul Stanley wrote: “WOW! What an icon.@ZZTop’s bassist forever. So unique. Always a gentleman from the days of us opening for them through the recent days of them opening for us.I don’t know what to say but “Thank you” and “Rest however you damn well choose!”
David Coverdale of Whitesnake tweeted: “So Very Sad To Hear Dusty Has Passed…Beautiful Soul.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted: “Today we lost a great friend and a remarkable Texan. ZZ Top’s Bassist Dusty Hill Dead at 72 Truly a music legend.”
[Source: Classic Hits Today]