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Frank Beard, the drummer for legendary Houston rock band ZZ Top, dies at age 77
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Beard's death follows that of another original band member, Dusty Hill, who passed away in July 2021 at the age of 72. Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77.
Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77. He was a member of the band's original lineup. Beard's death follows that of another original band member, Dusty Hill, who passed away in July 2021 at the age of 72. Hill was the band's bassist.
Further information about Frank Beard's death is available from the source.
The passing of Frank Beard marks the loss of another founding member of the legendary rock band ZZ Top.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
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