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The Quiet Force Behind ZZ Top | Music News
Frank Beard, the unsung heartbeat of ZZ Top, has died at 77 — the quiet drummer whose relentless groove anchored the band’s legendary sound for decades. Though Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill stole the spotlight, Beard, a seventh-generation Texan steeped in blues and country roots, was the steady force behind their iconic rhythm. From his teen years with The Warlocks to ZZ Top’s MTV heyday, he battled addiction, embraced sobriety, and reinvented his style with click tracks and futuristic precision — all while staying true to that unmistakable Texas shuffle. Never wanting to leave the band, he…
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