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Frank Beard ZZ Top Drummer Passes | US News
ZZ Top’s legendary drummer Frank Beard, a founding member whose groove powered hits like “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” has died at 77—surrounded by family on his Texas ranch. Guitarist Billy Gibbons hailed him as a Texas-born innovator whose rhythm was ZZ Top’s heartbeat, vowing the band will keep playing as he’d want. With over 50 million records sold and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legacy, their signature look and blues-rock-funk sound defined an era, echoing through films and TV. Drum icons Brad Wilk and Matt Sorum praised his unique style. Beard, who met Gibbons in an…
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