Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
Summary
Frank Beard, the drummer and founding member of the band ZZ Top, died at the age of 77 at his ranch in Texas. The band confirmed his death and announced the cancellation of upcoming shows but said their tour would continue.Key Facts
- Frank Beard was the drummer for ZZ Top and a founding member since 1969.
- He died at age 77 while in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas.
- The cause of death was not immediately shared.
- Beard played alongside guitarist Billy Gibbons and bassist Dusty Hill, who died in 2021.
- After Dusty Hill’s death, his bass technician Elwood Francis joined the band.
- ZZ Top canceled shows in Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs following Beard’s death.
- The band plans to continue their tour at the Austin City Limits festival, a place Beard favored.
- Billy Gibbons described Beard as an innovative drummer and a key part of the band’s success.
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