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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Passes at 77 | Salt Lake City News
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, the heartbeat behind the band’s iconic sound for over 50 years, has passed away at 77. A pillar of rock and roll, his steady groove powered classics like “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs,” while his Texas roots and quiet presence—no beard, despite the band’s image—made him a true legend. Though he’d stepped back from touring due to health issues, Billy Gibbons honored him as a lifelong friend and essential collaborator. With Dusty Hill gone too, Billy is now the last original member, but the band plans to hit the road this weekend in Austin—the city Frank loved like…
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