Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s Hard-Shuffling Drummer, Dead at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer of ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77.
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Questions people are asking
What was Frank Beard known for?
Frank Beard was known for his distinctive drumming style and was a key member of ZZ Top since the band's formation in the late 1960s.
How old was Frank Beard when he died?
Frank Beard was 77 years old when he died.
What was unique about Frank Beard in ZZ Top?
Beard was the only member of ZZ Top who did not sport a beard, a fact that became a running joke among fans and in the band's lore.
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What happened
Frank Beard, the drummer of the rock band ZZ Top, has died. The news was announced by The Music Universe, Yahoo, ABC News and Rolling Stone.
Beard was known for his distinctive drumming style and was a key member of ZZ Top since the band's formation in the late 1960s. Beard was the only member of ZZ Top who did not sport a beard, a fact that became a running joke among fans and in the band's lore.
The cause of death has not been disclosed.
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The reporting (7)
- Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77 The Seattle Times · 3h ago
- ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 The Guardian · 3h ago
- Frank Beard, Beardless Drummer for ZZ Top, Dies at 77 The New York Times · 3h ago
- ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies The Music Universe · 3h ago
- ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77 Yahoo · 3h ago
- Frank Beard, longtime ZZ Top drummer, dead at 77 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 3h ago
- Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s Hard-Shuffling Drummer, Dead at 77 Rolling Stone · 3h ago
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