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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
- Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for legendary rock band ZZ Top, died Monday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, while in hospice care, according to a statement from the band's publicist.
- Joining the band in 1969, Beard helped form the legendary trio with vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons and bassist Dusty Hill, maintaining an unchanged lineup for more than 50 years.
- During his tenure, Beard played on 15 studio albums selling more than 25 million records in the U.S. alone, including signature hits 'La Grange,' 'Tush,' 'Sharp Dressed Man,' and 'Legs.'
- His passing follows the band's cancellation of a Hollywood Bowl concert this month as health issues forced Beard to step away from his 56-year tenure with the group.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, Beard remained with the group for six decades, with founder Gibbons calling him a 'naturally innovative drummer.
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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dead at 77
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·Burbank, United States
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ZZ Top Drummer Facing Health Issues | The Fayette County Record
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is reportedly facing serious health problems that have already begun affecting the legendary rock band’s tour. Beard, 77, was absent when ZZ Top performed in Saratoga, California, on Saturday, August 8, with Michael Monahan filling in behind the drums. TMZ reported that Beard is currently dealing with “serious health issues,” though the exact nature of his condition has not been disclosed. The band also abruptly cancel…
·La Grange, United States
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