Music
ZZ Top Bassist Dusty Hill Dead At 72
Dusty passed away at his home in Houston, TX — this according to his bandmates, Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard.
They write, “We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX. 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.” The boys add, “You will be missed greatly, amigo.”
Canadian folksinger Stan Rogers commemorated on postage stamp
Canada Post released the stamp on Wednesday, showing an image of Rogers singing and playing guitar with a backdrop of Fogartys Cove, near Canso, N.S., where his mother grew up and where he spent many summers.
Early Music Vancouver offers free concert tickets to all indigenous peoples
“We want to open our doors to indigenous peoples and welcome them to the early music scene both on and off the stage,” Suzie LeBlanc, EMV’s artistic director and executive, said in the statement. “We are committed to connecting more deeply with indigenous communities through action and removing barriers that inhibit sharing our cultures.”
In Honor Of Canada Day, Canadian Music!
This was “Reader”‘s idea and contribution, and we’ll be running a post each evening through Canada Day. Please join us in thanking him and enjoy the music! Some videos may be blocked in other countries.
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