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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Passes Away | Huntsville News
ZZ Top’s legendary drummer Frank Beard, a Texas-born powerhouse behind the band’s iconic sound for over 50 years, has died at 77. His unmistakable backbeat helped define ZZ Top’s global success—selling 50 million albums and earning them Hall of Fame status. He stepped away from their recent tour due to health issues and never returned to the stage. Billy Gibbons hailed him as a “great true son of Texas” and a creative force whose rhythm was essential to their identity. The band has canceled upcoming shows but plans to perform this weekend at Austin City Limits, honoring Beard’s legacy as they…
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