Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77

Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has reportedly died at the age of 77 after receiving hospice care, leading to the cancellation of band shows.

Reported by Gulf News

By AUZZ Newsdesk (Gulf News)

Published Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 4:20 am AEST 2 min read

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