Like many musicians, Hill found his love of music early in life and his taste was considered unique among his peers' families. DUSTY HILL, ZZ TOP BASSIST, DEAD AT 72Being from Texas, a young White boy listening to Black blues and rock artists wasn't terribly common, but Hill would eventually take up music himself, singing and playing bass. I got probably less s--t about having blue hair than about having long hair, because I believe they thought I was crazy. Not long after hitting the Texas music circuit, he'd create a band, ZZ Top, with fellow musicians Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons. KID ROCK HONORS LATE ZZ TOP BASSIST DUSTY HILL: ‘ROCK N ROLL NEVER FORGETS’In 1971, the group dropped their debut album, "ZZ Top's First Album," which reflected the group's background in blues, such as Hill's affinity for Waters and House.

Source: Fox News July 31, 2021 11:26 UTC