ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77
Frank Beard, drummer of the American rock band ZZ Top, died at the age of 77 on his ranch in Texas, surrounded by family. He had been a member of the band since 1969 and played on all 15 of their studio albums.
Consensus
- Frank Beard, the drummer of ZZ Top, died at the age of 77.
- He died on his ranch in Texas.
- He died surrounded by family.
- Frank Beard was a founding member of ZZ Top and had been with the band since 1969.
- He played on all 15 studio albums released by ZZ Top.
- The band's lineup remained unchanged until the death of bassist Dusty Hill in 2021.
- After Beard's death, the band canceled some upcoming performances.
- ZZ Top was formed in 1969 and has released 15 studio albums and four live albums.
- The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
- Frank Beard was described by band founder Billy Gibbons as a key innovator and a true son of Texas.
- The band continues its activities as Beard had wished.
Points of divergence
- The exact cause of death was not disclosed, but palliative care was provided to Beard. — vm
- The band's bassist after Dusty Hill's death in 2021 is Elwood Francis. — meduza
- ZZ Top's debut album was recorded in 1970. — kommersant
- The date of death is specified as August 17. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
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