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Dusty Hill, John McVie, and Paul McCartney Basses Fetch Six Figures at Christie’s
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Dusty Hill, John McVie, and Paul McCartney Basses Fetch Six Figures at Christie’s

Historic basses from the Jim Irsay Collection sold at Christie’s, including instruments owned by Dusty Hill, John McVie, and Paul McCartney.

Paul McCartney’s Record-Setting Yamaha BB-1200 Leads Auction With Basses by Dusty Hill and John McVie
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Paul McCartney’s Record-Setting Yamaha BB-1200 Leads Auction With Basses by Dusty Hill and John McVie

Christie’s upcoming Jim Irsay Collection auction includes legendary basses from Paul McCartney, Dusty Hill, and John McVie.

Just Released: The Big, Mean Sound of Dusty Hill’s Bass at Rockpalast 1980
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Just Released: The Big, Mean Sound of Dusty Hill’s Bass at Rockpalast 1980

Dusty Hill’s big, mean bass tone is on full display in ZZ Top’s newly released 1980 Rockpalast set, showing true Texas groove.

Julien’s Auctions Announces “The Collection of Dusty Hill of ZZ Top Part II”
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Julien’s Auctions Announces “The Collection of Dusty Hill of ZZ Top Part II”

Last month, Julien’s Auctions sold off a great deal of late ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill‘s basses, wardrobe, and memorabilia. Now the event has an encore as they’ve announced “The Collection of Dusty Hill of ZZ Top Part II.”

Dusty Hill’s 1953 Precision Becomes Second Highest Selling Bass in History
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Dusty Hill’s 1953 Precision Becomes Second Highest Selling Bass in History

Julien’s Auctions has released the results of the “The Collection of Dusty Hill of ZZ Top” auction, and the figures are staggering.

Dusty Hill’s Furry Bass, ’53 Precision, And More Up For Auction
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Dusty Hill’s Furry Bass, ’53 Precision, And More Up For Auction

Two years after his passing, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill’s collection is going up for sale. Julien’s Auctions has announced “The Collection of Dusty Hill of ZZ Top,” which features nearly 1,200 lots of his items.

Dusty Hill To Be Featured on Upcoming ZZ Top Album
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Dusty Hill To Be Featured on Upcoming ZZ Top Album

Billy Gibbons revealed that ZZ Top is working on a new studio album, and that both Dusty Hill and Elwood Francis will be featured on the record.

ZZ Top Unveils New Album with the Late Dusty Hill, “RAW Whiskey Tour” Dates
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ZZ Top Unveils New Album with the Late Dusty Hill, “RAW Whiskey Tour” Dates

ZZ Top has announced a new album, “RAW”, that will be released on July 22nd. It features the group’s classic lineup of Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard, and Dusty Hill. The current lineup, with Elwood Francis on bass, has also announced a new tour.

Dusty Hill’s Bass and Vocals Will Be On Next ZZ Top Album
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Dusty Hill’s Bass and Vocals Will Be On Next ZZ Top Album

Dusty Hill may have passed away last month, but we haven’t heard the last of him. ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons revealed that Hill had already recorded his bass parts as well as vocals for an upcoming album.

In Memoriam: Dusty Hill
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Dusty Hill

We’re sad to report that another icon of the electric bass has left us. ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill passed away in his sleep, the band stated on their website. He was 72 years old.

ZZ Top Unveils North American Tour
Concerts & Tours

ZZ Top Unveils North American Tour

ZZ Top has just announced a massive North American tour for 2021/22 that will mark the Texas trio’s first shows since February 2020. It will pick up where they left off – celebrating five decades of rock and roll.

ZZ Top: “La Grange” on the Howard Stern Show
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ZZ Top: “La Grange” on the Howard Stern Show

A few days ago, The Howard Stern Show shared a video from their vault featuring a 2013 appearance by ZZ Top. The clip starts with some background on “La Grange”, before Dusty Hill and the guys kick in to an extended version of the tune.