ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice
Drummer Frank Beard of the iconic blues-rock band ZZ Top has passed away at the age of 77, the band announced. He died in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, surrounded by his family. The cause of death has not been disclosed. This news compels the cancellation of the band's upcoming tour dates in Utah and Colorado. ZZ Top, founded in 1969, has released 15 studio and four live albums, including hit singles "Gimme All Your Lovin," "Sleeping Bag," and "Viva Las Vegas."
Beyond Beard, the group has been led by founder and vocalist Billy Gibbons and bassist Dusty Hill, who passed away in 2021. With Elwood Francis serving as bassist since then, the band continues to perform. ZZ Top, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, is planning to continue its tour as originally intended.
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