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Frank Beard ZZ Top Drummer Passes | Music News
ZZ Top’s legendary drummer Frank Beard, the last surviving member of the band’s iconic trio, has died at 77, surrounded by family at his Texas ranch. A vital force behind ZZ Top’s sound since joining Billy Gibbons in the early days, Beard’s fierce drumming and unwavering stage presence helped forge one of rock’s most enduring bands — alongside Dusty Hill, whose passing in 2021 left Beard as the final original member. Though he never grew the signature beard that defined Gibbons and Hill, Beard’s rhythm anchored hits like “La Grange” and “Tush” for over five decades. His health struggles led…
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