Dusty Hill Net Worth: How Rich was ZZ Top Bassist Actually?

Joseph Michael Hill, who is better known by his stage name as Dusty Hill, is an American singer and musician.  He is best known as the bassist for the rock group called ZZ Top. Dusty Hill was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Dusty Hill net worth before his death is estimated to be around $65 million.

Early Life

Dusty was born on May 19, 1949, in Dallas, Texas. He grew up with his brother Rocky Hill. He studied at Woodrow Wilson High School where he picked up playing an instrument called the cello. Later on, he started to play the bass as his brother Rocky needed a bassist. The two brothers would perform in different shows as youngsters.

Dusty Hill Net Worth and Career

Along with his brother Rocky and Frank Beard, they started to perform as a local band from Dallas. They were associated with bands such as Warlocks as well as American Blues. Over the years, Dusty became a part of different bands including a fake version of the British band called the Zombies with Beard.

Dusty and his brother Rocky would choose different paths in their musical careers in 1968 with Dusty deciding to join hands with Beard and Billy. They formed ZZ Top and released their debut single in 1969. His role in the band was in playing the band while also acting as the secondary vocalist. In the 1970s, their band started to gain popularity as they started producing many records and also did events throughout the year.

Their band started to be known for their long beards which became a signature of the band. Their first album called Deguello went on to achieve platinum status. Yet, their most successful work was Eliminator which was released in 1983 and included several hit songs such as Legs as well as Give Me All Your Lovin. The album went on to sell 10 million copies which was an amazing achievement. Hill along with his band members from ZZ Top was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

Personal Life

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dusty Hill. Thank you for the years of music, rock, and funky bass licks. Rest in Power Dusty Hill, there will never be another like you. Our condolences to Dusty’s friends, family and fans. We are thinking of all of you. pic.twitter.com/dQVwJJTrTS

— Gibson (@gibsonguitar) July 28, 2021

Dusty Hill married actress Charleen McCrory in 2002 after the two had been together for a long time. They also had a daughter together. Dusty is known as the quiet guy of the band and rarely ever does interviews rather preferring that other members such as Billy Gibbons handle the media. Yet, he was not able to completely stay away from the media.

In 1984, he had mistakenly shot himself in the stomach which was circulated in different shows. Dusty Hill passed away on July 28, 2021, in his home at the age of 72 which was announced by his bandmates Billy Gibbon and Frank Beard.

Dusty Hill Net Worth

Before his death, Dusty Hill had an estimated net worth of around $65 million. By being an important member of ZZ Top, Dusty Hill was able to accumulate a huge net worth because of the millions of albums their band sold along with the performances that they did all around the world.  

Dusty Hill News

• See Inside Late ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill's Stunning Mansion – Taste of Country
  See Inside Late ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill's Stunning Mansion  Taste of Country
• More Dusty Hill memorabilia going up for auction – 100.7 FM – KSLX – Classic Rock – KSLX
  More Dusty Hill memorabilia going up for auction – 100.7 FM – KSLX – Classic Rock  KSLX
• Late ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill's House Hits Market at $4 Million – Loudwire
  Late ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill's House Hits Market at $4 Million  Loudwire