ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at the age of 77.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, August 18, 2026 —
Frank Beard, the drummer for the iconic rock band ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77.
Beard was a founding member of the Texas-based trio, known for hits like “La Grange” and “Sharp Dressed Man.” He was the only member of the band whose name was not “Billy.” The band’s lineup, featuring Beard on drums, Billy Gibbons on guitar and vocals, and Dusty Hill on bass and vocals, remained unchanged for over 50 years.
ZZ Top formed in Houston in 1969. Beard’s distinctive drumming style was a key component of the band’s blues-rock sound. Over the decades, ZZ Top achieved international fame, selling millions of albums and touring extensively.
Further details surrounding Beard’s death have not been provided at this time.
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