Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Summary
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas rock band ZZ Top, died at age 77 while in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. He played on many of the band’s biggest hits and was known for his strong drum beat that helped define their sound.Key Facts
- Frank Beard was the drummer for ZZ Top, a Texas boogie-rock band.
- He passed away at age 77 in hospice care, surrounded by family.
- Beard helped create hits like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs,” and “Gimme All Your Lovin’.”
- ZZ Top sold over 50 million records and had six No. 1 singles on rock charts.
- The band had seven albums reach the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- ZZ Top received three Grammy Award nominations during Beard’s time in the band.
- Bandmate Billy Gibbons praised Beard as a talented drummer and long-time collaborator.
- Beard was part of ZZ Top for about 60 years and expressed that he loved playing with the band.
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