Just Released: The Big, Mean Sound of Dusty Hill’s Bass at Rockpalast 1980
ZZ Top’s 1980 Rockpalast performance has just seen an official release, giving us a great look at the band in their prime. For us bass players, it’s an especially good chance to study Dusty Hill’s approach in a live setting.
Dusty wasn’t one for flash, but he delivered massive tone and locked-in grooves that defined ZZ Top’s sound. Watching this set, you’ll see how he holds everything together with thick, driving lines that stay rock-solid no matter how wild the guitar gets.
The whole show is worth a watch but if you only got time for one, check out Lagrange.
It’s a good reminder of the power of simplicity—and of making sure every note counts. Worth checking out if you want to see how the low end can be big, mean, and right in the pocket.
No Treble CEO Jody Miller is a Chicago-based bassist, guitarist, engineer, and producer best known for his bass gear demo videos and as the co-host of The Bass Nerds podcast.
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The one band I’ve wanted to see live: and have never had the pleasure I’m going to be 68 yes old very soon , but also on a fixed income , if you guys are ever in the st Louis area in the near future itt would surely be one off my bucket list, Rock onZZ Top. Oh yeah my favorite album is De Guello
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Elwood, you may replace Dusty. But you can be a Great replacment. As a ZZ TOP FAN, I welcome you.
My husband loved ZZ Top because he loved tush! “Just Looking For Some Tush” was his mantra. He was a Narcissist! We saw ZZ Top in NC at Fayetteville, NC in like 1979.