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Frank Beard, longtime ZZ Top drummer, dead at 77
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Beard had been the band's drummer for 56 years. Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77.
Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77. He passed away at his ranch with family members by his side, while in hospice care. Beard had been the band's drummer for 56 years.
A statement from the band's publicist confirmed his death. Previously, in March 2025, the band had announced that Beard was stepping away from their tour due to a health issue, with hopes for a speedy recovery.
Further details about Frank Beard's life and career are available from the source, including a photo of him with bandmates Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill.
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