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Gibbons formed ZZ Top in late 1969, and quickly settled on bassist/vocalist Dusty Hill and drummer Frank "Rube" Beard, both members of the band American Blues. After honing their trademark blues-rock style, they released ZZ Top's First Album on London Records in 1971. Although all three members were born in 1949, Gibbons was the youngest member ...
ZZ Top [a] is an American rock band formed in Houston, Texas, in 1969. For 51 years, it consisted of vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard and bassist-vocalist Dusty Hill, until Hill's death in 2021. ZZ Top developed a signature sound based on Gibbons' blues style and Hill and Beard's rhythm section. They are known for their ...
[4] ZZ Top went on hiatus for three years while Beard dealt with his addictions. [5] He married Debbie Meredith in November 1982. They remain married and have three children. [3] Beard resides in Richmond, Texas, where he owns and operates the Top 40 Ranch. He golfs, and is known locally for participation in tournaments and community events.
Joe Michael "Dusty" Hill [1] [2] (May 19, 1949 – July 28, 2021) was an American musician who was the bassist of the rock band ZZ Top for more than 50 years. He also sang backing and lead vocals and played keyboards.
Born in Sydney, Jackie James Barnes [1] is the third child and only son of Jimmy Barnes and his wife Jane. His sisters are Mahalia, Eliza-Jane "E.J.", and Elly-May Barnes. [2] [3] Jackie Barnes was born while his father was touring the US with ZZ Top, and was named after soul singer Jackie Wilson.
Kenneth Cordray (July 21, 1954 – May 21, 2017) was an American guitarist and songwriter, who shared the stage with notable musicians and performers such as John Mayall, John Lee Hooker and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Cordray became the lead guitarist for The Children under the ATCO label and later on ODE records produced by Lou Adler.
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A few days later, Hill died aged 72. Francis was chosen by Hill to replace him on bass in the band, insisting that ZZ Top not break up following his death. [4] Elwood played his first show as an official member of ZZ Top on July 30, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. [5]