See details of the tour here.Ĭopyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Francis had already played for Hill, who was dealing with health issues, including hip and shoulder problems, when he died in his sleep at the age of 72. After Hills death, the band replaced him with Elwood Francis. The band’s tour is currently scheduled to run through the end of the year, with the final show set for Dec. The original band members included vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard, and bassist-vocalist Dusty Hill. A previous version of this story said Hill was the frontman of ZZ Top. Francis had already played for Hill, who was dealing with health issues, including hip and shoulder problems, when he died in his sleep at the age of 72. In many ways, ZZ Top is the same, but felt like something was missing late bassist Dusty Hill, who died in 2021. Dusty Hill was asked back in 2018 if ZZ Top had thought about hermetically sealing him in any way to protect his health. After Hill's death, the band replaced him with Elwood Francis. ![]() ZZ Top played their first show following Hill’s death on Friday, with Francis filling in for Hill. The original band members included vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard, and bassist-vocalist Dusty Hill. On July 28, ZZ Top announced in a statement that Hill had died at his home in Houston. Per the group’s statement, Hill had said that “the show must go on,” and so Francis filled in to play slide guitar, bass, and harmonica. On July 23, ZZ Top issued a statement on Facebook regarding Hill’s departure from the tour to address a hip issue. My friend, your pal, Elwood Francis is gonna hold it down behind me,” Gibbons told the crowd. “We’re gonna have a good time in here tonight. ZZ Top, American rock group famous for its rugged blues -driven guitar work, irreverent music videos, and embrace of its Texas roots, as well as for the musicians’ distinctive facial hair. Elwood is certainly in with us for the long haul, Gibbons said. ZZ Top resumed their tour last Friday, playing their first concert following the death of longtime bassist Dusty Hill.Īccording to Billboard, guitarist Billy Gibbons introduced Elwood Francis, the band’s guitar tech, at the concert in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Speaking of which, before Hill died, the trio had been in the studio working on some songs Gibbons had brought in from sessions for his 2021 solo album, Hardware, as well as other material with the thought it might develop into a ZZ Top album of new material.
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