ZZ Top's Austin Shows Will Go on, Serve as Tribute to Frank Beard Following His Death

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Artists pay tribute to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard

Several artists have paid tribute to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, who passed away at age 77. Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote on social media that Beard "was one of a kind," noting he was "A hell of a drummer, a true original, and most importantly to us, a great friend." Fellow drummers Matt Sorum, formerly of Guns N' Roses, and Brad Wilk, of Rage Against the Machine, both wrote of Beard's skill. Sorum called Beard, "The backbone of ZZ Top for 57 years with …

ZZ Top's Austin shows will go on, serve as tribute to Frank Beard following his death

Legendary Texas rock band ZZ Top lost one of its members this week. The band announced that drummer Frank Beard, who'd been part of the band for nearly 60 years, died at the age of 77 on Monday.

ZZ Top to resume tour in Austin with tribute to late drummer Frank Beard

Texas rock trio ZZ Top will play a tribute to their late drummer, Frank Beard, at their scheduled Austin tour stops at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on August 22 and 23. Beard died Monday, August 17, at 77.

ZZ Top honors late drummer Frank Beard in heartbreaking tribute

ZZ Top frontman Billy F. Gibbons honored late drummer Frank Beard after his Aug. 17 death at the age of 77 with a heartbreaking tribute.

These photos capture Frank Beard's legendary journey with ZZ Top

Frank Beard kept the beat for ZZ Top for decades. Explore the moments that defined his life and music in this photo collection.