ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

Tributes paid to ‘great friend and collaborator’ who played with band for 56 years and died in hospice care in Texas The ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at the age of 77. A spokesperson for the band confirmed to the Guardian that Beard died on 17 August in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. His family were by his side. Continue reading...

By Owen Myers

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dead at 77

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like Sharp Dressed Man, Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin,' has died.

Frank Beard, Longtime ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77

Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s longtime drummer for the past 56 years, has died. He was 77. A representative for Beard confirmed that he died while in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with his family by his side. Just last week, ZZ Top abruptly canceled their performance at the Hollywood Bowl due to […]

By Steven J. Horowitz

Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77

"His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top," Billy Gibbons said in a statement.

By Ethan Millman

Frank Beard Dies: ZZ Top’s Founding Drummer Was 77

Frank Beard, who co-founded ZZ Top and was its drummer for nearly six decades, playing on sach classics as “La Grange,” “Tush,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs,” died Monday. He was 77. The band’s longtime rep Bob Merlis confirmed to our sister publication Rolling Stone that Beard died at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, while […]

By Erik Pedersen

Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s Hard-Shuffling Drummer, Dead at 77

The tireless drummer anchored the Texas band on hits like "La Grange," "Tush," and "Legs" throughout their five-decade run

By Jon Blistein

Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77

The long-tenured timekeeper for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame blues-rock trio was a key part of one of the longest-lasting consistent band lineups in rock history.

By Andrew Unterberger

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

Billy Gibbons has hailed his longtime bandmate as "one of the most naturally innovative drummers" The post ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 appeared first on NME.

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