ZZ Top

Proving that this year's National Cherry Festival in Traverse City is going to be one of the best ones yet, organizers have some major headliners set to take the Pepsi Bay Side Music Stage at the 96th annual event.

BMG and KKR have acquired the band's "entire music interests."

Read her public statement in full.

Bandleader Billy Gibbons shares how they were captured.

Guitarist says it was "no secret" that his bandmate was dealing with health issues.

Billy Gibbons also provides some background on new bassist Elwood Francis.

The late musician was a frequent guest star.

"I needed to go, if you want to call it that, get grounded."

The news of Dusty Hill's death was unexpected. ZZ Top had just played a Michigan concert on July 17. See video of the entire show, Dusty's last in Michigan.

"Give Elwood the bottom and take it to the Top," bassist told Billy Gibbons.