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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for the legendary rock band ZZ Top and famously the only member without a beard, has died at the age of 77 in his Texas home. Beard was a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and a crucial part of the band's sound, with news of his passing reported across multiple international outlets.
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jerusalem-postMostly Factual5d ago
ZZ Top drummer, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frank Beard dies at age 77 in Texas home
The trio of Beard, guitarist Billy Gibbons, and bassist Dusty Hill was among the most enduring lineups in music history. They first played together in 1970 and continued until Hill's death in 2021.
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Frank Beard, famously ZZ Top's only member without a beard, dies aged 77
Beard stepped back from touring last year after suffering unspecified health issues.
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