Dusty Hill, ZZ Top bassist dies at 72.

Dusty Hill, the bassist for ZZ Top, has died.  Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard of the band issued a statement: “We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX.  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. You will be missed greatly, amigo.”  The band is scheduled to play at the upcoming Frederick County Fair.