ZZ top’s Frank Beard dies at 77: The drummer behind the band’s iconic beat

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, who helped power the legendary rock band for six decades, has died at 77. The musician passed away in hospice care at his Texas ranch, with family by his side.

New Delhi: Frank Beard, longtime drummer of the iconic rock band ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77. The band confirmed that Beard died on Monday while receiving hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. His family was by his side. The cause of death has not been revealed.

ZZ Top said his death has led to the cancellation of the band’s tour dates scheduled this week in Utah and Colorado. Beard joined ZZ Top when the band was formed in 1969, and they played their first live show the following year. Over the decades, the band released 15 studio albums and four live albums, becoming known for hits including Gimme All Your Lovin’, Sleeping Bag and Viva Las Vegas.

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