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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Has Passed | Charleston News
ZZ Top’s legendary drummer Frank Beard, the steady heartbeat behind the band’s iconic sound for over fifty years, has died at age 77. Known for his relentless groove on classics like “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs,” and famously the only member without a beard, Beard was the unsung backbone of ZZ Top’s enduring legacy. Billy Gibbons hailed him as a true collaborator and innovator whose rhythm kept the band “on top.” With ZZ Top canceling upcoming shows but set to perform this weekend at Austin City Limits — a place close to Frank’s heart — the loss marks the end of an era. He’s the last…
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