Frank Beard dies at age 77. ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies. He was part of the iconic Houston rock band ZZ Top. Beard was a hard-shuffling drummer. Frank Beard of ZZ Top passes away after health struggles after show cancellation. The band calls off its upcoming shows.
The central drummer for ZZ Top has gone. Frank Beard dies aged 77. Medical issues followed the show cancellation for the drummer. ZZ Top scraps upcoming shows after Frank Beard dies. The famed Houston rock band ZZ Top parts with its hard-shuffling drummer.