ZZ Top postpones a date after drummer Frank Beard faces serious health issues, according to multiple reports. One show is canceled, and the band continues performances with a replacement drummer for the affected period.
Rolling Stone reports that Billy Gibbons and Elwood Francis will continue the tour with a fill-in drummer, citing a spokesperson. Consequence similarly says the band cancels at least one date and has been using a replacement to maintain scheduled live appearances while Beard’s condition is addressed.
Across the coverage, the central points are consistent: Beard’s health is the reason for the disruption, the band continues the tour with a different drummer, and a spokesperson provides the information. The outlets do not describe detailed medical specifics, timelines, or the full extent of Beard’s diagnosis in the provided reports, focusing instead on the immediate impact to tour scheduling and live shows.
