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Frank Beard ZZ Top Drummer Remembered | Odessa News
Frank Beard, the legendary drummer who anchored ZZ Top’s sound for six decades, has died at 77. His steady, innovative beats powered hits like “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs,” helping the Texas trio — formed in ’69 — sell over 50 million records and become rock icons known for their beards, blues-rock swagger, and sly lyrics. Beard met Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill early on, and never left the band, calling them “the people I was meant to play with.” Their breakthrough came with “La Grange,” exploded with synth-laced “Eliminator,” and cemented their MTV fame with unforgettable videos. After…
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