ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the rock band ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 18, 2026 — Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for the iconic rock band ZZ Top, has passed away. He was 77 years old. Beard was a foundational member of the Texas-based group, known for its blues-influenced rock sound and distinctive visual style.
Beard joined ZZ Top in 1969, just two years after the band’s formation. He played drums on all of the band’s studio albums and was a constant presence throughout their decades-long career. Alongside guitarist and vocalist Billy Gibbons and bassist and vocalist Dusty Hill, Beard formed the enduring lineup that became synonymous with ZZ Top’s enduring success.
The band achieved widespread fame in the 1970s and 1980s with hit songs such as “La Grange,” “Tush,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs,” and “Gimme All Your Lovin’.” Their music, often characterized by Gibbons’s guitar riffs and Beard’s solid drumming, garnered a dedicated fanbase and significant commercial success.
Information regarding the cause of death or specific circumstances surrounding Beard’s passing was not immediately available.
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