In brief
The iconic drummer of ZZ Top, Frank Beard, died at age 77 in hospice care on his ranch in Richmond, Texas, according to the band’s statement. His passing led to cancellation of upcoming tour dates in Utah and Colorado. The band, founded in 1969, has released fifteen studio and four live albums, famous for hits such as Gimme All Your Lovin’ and Viva Las Vegas. Alongside Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, Beard’s steady backbeat carried the group through decades of touring. The band intends to resume the tour in Austin after a brief rest.
Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died aged 77, the band confirmed in a statement on its website.
He passed away on Monday in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, surrounded by family. The cause of death was not specified.
As a result, ZZ Top cancelled its scheduled tour dates this week in Utah and Colorado.
Since its formation in 1969, ZZ Top has released fifteen studio albums and four live albums, with classic hits such as Gimme All Your Lovin', Sleeping Bag and Viva Las Vegas.
Beanert & colleagues Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, who died in 2021, have carried the group forward. After Beard’s death, the band announced it will resume its current The Big One! Tour over the weekend with two shows at Austin City Limits, a venue beloved by the late drummer.
