Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s drummer, dead at 77

SSL Management · Aug 20, 2026

I can remember when I bought the LaGrange album on vinyl, sat in my bedroom with the headphones on, smoking a joint and just in awe of the band. I wore that album out.

Dusty and now Frank! Billy is the last man standing. Getting old sucks!
RIP

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Mr. J · Aug 20, 2026

Major bummer. Just hearing the power in his drumming was a rea treat to the ears.

steveinvan · Aug 20, 2026

SSL Management said:
I can remember when I bought the LaGrange album on vinyl, sat in my bedroom with the headphones on, smoking a joint and just in awe of the band. I wore that album out.

Dusty and now Frank! Billy is the last man standing. Getting old sucks!
RIP

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pokiepokie · Aug 21, 2026

RIP Frank Beard (Ironically, the only member of the band to not have a beard.)

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Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s drummer, dead at 77

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