Here's Who Inherited Dusty Hill's Money After He Died

Dusty Hill, whose real name was Joseph Michael Hill, was more of the silent sidekick to the more loquacious Billy Gibbons. He led a quiet life, for the most part — he accidentally shot himself in the stomach in 1984, per The Irish Times. The three band members stayed close friends throughout their 50 years of recording and touring. 

Dealing with executing famous people's estates can be a messy business. However, when it came to Hill's will, things were simple, just like the man himself. He left his $60 million fortune to his widow, Charleen, and his daughter Charity, who was born before he married Charleen, according to Rock Celebrities. ZZ Top is still together, despite the loss of Hill. They stayed within the family, bringing in Elwood Francis, who was the group's guitar technician for many years, per Ultimate Classic Rock. Yes, Francis has a beard, but not as impressive as the one that Hill had. The replacement is not scandalous. Hill even signed off on this as a possibility, though he likely didn't think he was going to die when he did. 

So, life goes on for ZZ Top and Hill's family. They were always straightforward in their rock, and it makes sense that they were the same way in their lives outside the stage. 

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