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Death of Frank Beard, drummer of ZZ Top, at the age of 77
Frank Beard, drummer of the Texas rock band ZZ Top, has died at 77, according to multiple sources. Health issues had recently forced him to stop touring.
Frank Beard, drummer of the Texas blues rock band ZZ Top, has passed away at the age of 77, the band announced on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson, he had been suffering from health issues for several years.
The musician had recently stopped touring, and his last public performance took place before the beginning of August. At that time, he had been replaced by another musician for the scheduled concerts in France.
The band had to cancel two concerts planned after Beard's death. However, ZZ Top's tour will continue despite this loss, and the remaining members will perform without him.
Beard was the only original member of the trio who did not wear a beard, making him a distinctive figure in the band founded in 1969. ZZ Top is known for its influential contributions to rock and blues music.
This death comes as Beard's and ZZ Top's careers span more than five decades, establishing them as icons of Texas music. Many fans and musicians have expressed their sorrow following this tragic announcement.
Additional information regarding the circumstances surrounding his death has not been specified in the statements made by the band.