Hill, Z. Z.
(1941–1984)> SINGER
Hill, Z. Z. Arzell Hill, 24 September 1941; Naples, TX – 27 April 1984; Dallas, TX Singer. Revitalized the sound and appeal of Southern soul music through a string of hit singles, including the anthemic “ Down Home Blues .” With his brother Matt frequently acting as his producer, Hill created a personalized and popular vision of Southern R&B that successfully overcame the dominance of disco on the airwaves and record charts. As Bobby “Blue” Bland declared, “Z. Z. kept us all working. Having…