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Frank Beard ZZ Top Drummer Remembered | Lafayette Louisiana News
ZZ Top’s legendary drummer Frank Beard, the only member of the classic lineup without a beard, has died at 77—peacefully on his Texas ranch, surrounded by family. A cornerstone of the band since 1969, Beard helped forge ZZ Top’s iconic sound across 15 studio albums with Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill. His innovative, genre-blending drumming left an indelible mark on rock and blues. Though the band has canceled some shows, they’ll return to Austin City Limits—the venue he loved—as part of their ongoing tour. His passing follows that of bassist Dusty Hill in 2021, leaving Gibbons as the last…
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