The drummer behind ZZ Top’s Texas shuffle died Aug. 17 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. He was 77.
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The drummer behind ZZ Top’s Texas shuffle died Aug. 17 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. He was 77.
Frank Beard’s death closes a 50-year chapter for ZZ Top, leaving behind one of rock’s most stable lineups and a final July 2021 performance captured on fan video.
Drummer Frank Beard is facing another health setback, forcing ZZ Top to cancel a Hollywood Bowl appearance while the band continues its North American tour with a stand-in.
