Dusty Hill, American singer-songwriter and bass player

Joe Michael Hill (May 19, 1949 – July 28, 2021) was an American musician who was the bassist of the rock band ZZ Top. He also sang lead and backing vocals, and played keyboards. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of ZZ Top in 2004. Hill played with the band for over 50 years; after his death, he was succeeded by the band's longtime guitar tech Elwood Francis, in line with Hill's wishes.