WWE REMEMBERS DUSTY HILL
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) staffers wrote: "WWE is saddened to learn that Dusty Hill of ZZ Top passed away at the age of 72.
"The Dallas native left an indelible mark on the music industry as the bassist for The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted ZZ Top. Hill and his bandmate Billy Gibbons were fans of WWE, and the iconic, bearded duo hosted the July 20, 2009, episode of Monday Night Raw from Raleigh, North Carolina. The unmistakable bandmates were often found ringside at other WWE events, including Unforgiven 2005.
"With classic hits such as 'Sharp Dressed Man,' 'Gimme All Your Lovin’' and more, ZZ Top left a legendary legacy across 15 studio albums with over 50 million records sold worldwide.
"WWE extends its condolences to Hill’s family, friends and fans."
DAN RATHER PAID TRIBUTE
Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather paid tribute to Dusty Hill in the news of his passing.
"May he Rest in Peace and rock the heavens," Rather wrote.
OZZY OSBOURNE SHARED PICS OF HIM WITH DUSTY HILL
In remembrance of Dusty Hill, Ozzy Osbourne tweeted pictures of him alongside the late star.
PHOTOS FROM ZZ TOP CONCERTS CIRCULATE
A 1971 photo of ZZ Top garnered over 1,000 likes on Twitter after Dusty Hill's death was announced.
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