ZZ Top Archives | Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

And then there were two: ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill has died

Dusty Hill, the bass player for ZZ Top for more than 50 years has died. He was 72. Billy Gibbons

Better hang on to that top, Toyah. It’s not held down by anything. And she flashes her husband at the

Talk about a cool collectible! I’m surprised it went so cheap. Then there’s music news for May 26, 2021. Drake

The weekend wouldn’t be complete with out a new posting from Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox as part of their

Game of Thrones is gone. So is The Big Bang Theory. And Veep. And Modern Family. I have to completely

As you may have determined from my out-of-office note, I’m AWOL for the next bit. Where? Send an email to

William Shatner’s latest music project is a Christmas album. Yes, he’s Jewish, but that doesn’t mean he can’t get into

We had a big thaw over the last 36 hours. I have two dogs. You don’t want to know what

David Bowie died two years ago today. To commemorate that, this demo of “Let’s Dance” was released. And in more

Hotel rooms must get very boring when you’re on tour. Maybe that’s why Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top decided to

Record Store Day! My VISA is going to take a beating. And in other music news… Speaking of vinyl, sales

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver