ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

Frank Beard's death leaves Billy Gibbons as ZZ Top's sole original member. These essential songs showcase the drummer's iconic blues rock groove.

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.

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer of American rock-blues group ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77, the band and their publicist announced Tuesday.

The group shared a lengthy tribute to their “great friend and collaborator”

Beard was the rock band’s drummer for 56 years. He kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like 'Sharp Dressed Man' and 'Gimme All Your Lovin''.

Frank Beard, the veteran drummer for the rock band ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77.  The post Frank Beard, Veteran Drummer for ZZ Top, Dead at 77 appeared first on Breitbart.

Frank Beard, whose beats carried hits like 'La Grange' and 'Sharp Dressed Man', stepped back from touring last year over health issues.

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like Sharp Dressed Man, Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin’, has died.

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like Sharp Dressed Man, Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin’, has died.

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like Sharp Dressed Man, Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin’, has died.

Drummer behind 'Texas shuffle' beat that drove band's most popular hits.

Legendary ZZ Top drummer Fred Beard has died at age 77 following a stay in hospice. The band has canceled all upcoming tour dates

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at the age of seventy-seven. He was a founding member of the iconic Texas rock band. Beard kept the beat for their biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man." The band sold over fifty million records worldwide during their career. He was known for his signature backbeat and innovative drumming style.

Beard was famed for his role in the rock group.

ZZ Top sold more than 50 million records and had six singles that reached No. 1.

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer of American rock-blues group ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77, the band and their publicist announced Tuesday. Beard, whose beats…

Frank Beard, the drummer who helmed the kit in ZZ Top for 56 years, has died. Beard was in hospice care when he died Monday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas with his family at his side, a rep confirmed to the Associated Press. He was 77. The post ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dead At 77 appeared first on Stereogum.

Beard died in hospice care at his ranch in Texas with family members at his side, according to the group’s statement

A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

Billy Gibbons has hailed his longtime bandmate as "one of the most naturally innovative drummers" The post ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 appeared first on NME.

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin,’” has died. He was 77.

Following the band's cancelled performance at the Hollywood Bowl, ZZ Top has announced that longtime drummer Frank Beard died at 77. The post ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard, the Only Guy in the Band Without the Famous Beard, Dead at 77 appeared first on VICE.

The Texas shuffle master played with the group for over 50 years

ZZ Top is mourning the loss of longtime drummer Frank Beard, who died after suffering health issues. The band has called off multiple upcoming shows in wake of his death.

Tributes paid to ‘great friend and collaborator’ who played with band for 56 years and died in hospice care in TexasThe ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at the age of 77.A spokesperson for the band confirmed that Beard died on 17 August in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. His family were by his side. Continue reading...

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at the age of 77, with tributes flooding in for the veteran rocker

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, the band's rhythmic backbone for more than five decades, has died at 77, prompting tributes.

Lead singer Billy Gibbons says the world has lost "one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas".

Frank Beard, the top drummer for ZZ Top, died Monday at the age of 77. The band mourned the loss of a "true son of Texas" on social media Tuesday.

In a statement posted by the band, ZZ Top frontman Billy F. Gibbons paid tribute to a 'great friend and collaborator' who he says was a key part of their success.

In a statement posted by the band, ZZ Top frontman Billy F. Gibbons paid tribute to a 'great friend and collaborator' who he says was a key part of their success.

NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin,’” has died. He was 77.

Frank Beard, the Texas-bred drummer who anchored ZZ Top for more than five decades, has died. He was 77.

Frank Beard, the hard-shuffling drummer who anchored ZZ Top for more than five decades, has died at the age of 77.

Frank Beard, who drummed with ZZ Top for nearly six decades, playing on such classics as “La Grange,” “Tush,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs,” died Monday. He was 77. The band’s longtime rep Bob Merlis confirmed to our sister publication Rolling Stone that Beard died at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, while in hospice care. […]

He stepped away from touring with the band earlier this summer while dealing with serious health issues. Frank Beard, Legendary ZZ Top Drummer, Dead at 77 Travis Bland

Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s longtime drummer for the past 56 years, has died. He was 77. A representative for Beard confirmed that he died while in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with his family by his side. Just last week, ZZ Top abruptly canceled their performance at the Hollywood Bowl due to […]