Frank Beard ZZ Top Drummer Passes | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

ZZ Top’s legendary drummer Frank Beard, the only member without the iconic long beard, has died at 77, leaving behind a half-century of thunderous groove and timeless hits. A founding force since 1971, Beard’s fierce drumming helped shape ZZ Top’s signature sound — from ‘70s blues-boogie anthems to ‘80s MTV megahits like “Sharp Dressed Man.” Though he stepped back from tour due to health issues, his final days were spent peacefully on his Texas ranch with family. Now, Billy Gibbons stands alone as the last original member from ZZ Top’s golden era — a legacy forged in rhythm, rebellion, and…