With longtime guitar tech Elwood Francis stepping out on bass, ZZ Top still has three distinctive beards with frontman Billy Gibbons and Francis, as well as clean-shaven drummer Frank Beard.

Who plays bass now for ZZ Top?

Regarding the inclusion of Elwood Francis as the band's new bassist, Gibbons says the decision was made with Hill's full blessing. “It was a direct directive from Mr. Dusty Hill,” he explains.

Will ZZ Top get a new bass player?

ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill has died after suffering hip issues — but his band member Billy Gibbons said the "show must go on" as the bassist will be replaced with Elwood Francis. ... The 72-year-old rock icon passed away in his sleep at his home in Houston, Texas, the band confirmed on Wednesday.

Who plays bass for Billy Gibbons?

Tal Wilkenfeld Photostream. December 16: Texas blues-rock guitarist Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top is 64-years-old today.

Who is replacing Dusty Hill of ZZ Top?

Elwood Francis, a long-time guitar tech, will be replacing Hill and as luck would have it, he has a pretty epic beard. Frontman Billy Gibbons explained, “When the lockdown was imminent, we all gathered for a band meeting, before things got too fierce.

ZZ Top Live: Under Pressure with Elwood Francis on bass July 23, 2021 New Lenox, Illinois

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Who is Elwood Francis bass player?

ZZ TOP'S LONGTIME GUITAR TECH, ELWOOD FRANCIS, TO FILL IN FOR DEPARTED BASSIST DUSTY HILL. According to blabbermouth.net, at ZZ Top's July 30th performance in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the band's longtime guitar tech Elwood Francis, filled in for bassist Dusty Hill, who passed away, two days earlier (July 28th), at age 72.

Who died from ZZ Top?

ZZ Top's Dusty Hill Dead: Longtime Bassist Dies at 72

Tearing up that bottom there for Dusty." ZZ Top announced in a statement on Wednesday (July 28) that Hill had died at age 72. "We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston," the group wrote.

Why is Billy Gibbons on Bones?

A: Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top is not the real-life father of Michaela Conlin, who plays Angela. ... Gibbons' character is not named on the show but is clearly meant to be a rock star. Series creator Hart Hanson said in 2010 that Gibbons is “playing himself, but he's playing a different version of himself.

How old is ZZ Top?

ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. For 51 years, the band comprised vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard and vocalist-bassist Dusty Hill, until Hill's death in 2021.

Does Elwood Francis sing?

Lighted mic stands — unlike Hill, who sang lead on "Tush," "Heard it on the X," and co-lead on "Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers," Francis didn't sing — glowed wrap-around rings of ZZs, in hues matching the spectrum of projected lights, and the star-like backdrop.

Who is Elwood in ZZ Top?

Elwood Francis, the band's long-tenured guitar tech, will be replacing Hill in the iconic group. For 30 years he's worked with the band, and remained clean-shaven only until recently.

Is Billy Gibbons still married?

Gilligan Stillwater is the wife of ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons. The couple got married on 14 December 2005, after knowing each other for more than 30 years.

Is Frank Beard married?

He married Debbie Meredith in November 1982. They remain married and have three children. Beard resides in Richmond, Texas, where he owns and operates the TOP 40 Ranch.

Is Billy Gibbons a real reverend?

Gibbons is an ordained minister and has performed several wedding ceremonies. He officiated country legend Billy Joe Shaver's second marriage and the 2008 wedding of guitarist Joe Walsh.

Does Elwood Francis have a beard?

That's what Hill wanted. And that's what the trio has done. With longtime guitar tech Elwood Francis stepping out on bass, ZZ Top still has three distinctive beards with frontman Billy Gibbons and Francis, as well as clean-shaven drummer Frank Beard.

What happened to Dusty Hill's brother Rocky?

Before the formation of ZZ Top, Rocky left the trio and subsequently played in blues bands for John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins (for whom he played bass), Freddie King, and Jimmy Reed. ... Hill died on April 10, 2009, aged 62.