“I'd go over to friends' houses and ask them to put on some Howlin' Wolf, and they wouldn't know what I was talking about. Then, when they would come over to my house, I'd play them some blues. Their parents wouldn't let them come back. The blues were still called 'race records' back then.”

American musician, bassist of ZZ Top

Dusty Hill was an American musician and longtime bassist for the rock band ZZ Top. He was with the group for more than 50 years, and also contributed backing and lead vocals, as well as keyboards. Best known for his work in ZZ Top, Hill helped shape the band’s sound over decades. Alongside his bass playing, he sang on recordings and performances, and his broader role in the group included keyboard work. He remained closely identified with the band throughout his career.