American blues rock band’s bassist was a Texas icon. Dusty Hill of ZZ Top died at the age of 72. Hill died in his sleep last Tuesday. The cause of death was not indicated. The musician played for over 50 years with the Texas blues-rock trio. Hill, with guitarist Billy Gibbons, grew identical long beards that became an icon for ZZ Top. The image also became synonymous with Texas blues and rock. The surviving members of ZZ Top, drummer Frank Beard and singer-guitarist Gibbons issued a statement that said, “We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, Texas. 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.”