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Frank Beard, the drummer for legendary Houston rock band ZZ Top, dies at age 77
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk Raul Alonzo , as published by Texas Standard
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Beard's death follows that of another original band member, Dusty Hill, who played bass for ZZ Top and died in July 2021 at the age of 72.
Frank Beard, the drummer for the legendary rock band ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77. He was a founding member of the band. Beard's death follows that of another original band member, Dusty Hill, who played bass for ZZ Top and died in July 2021 at the age of 72.
Further details about Beard's death are available from the source. The passing of these two original members marks a significant change for the band. The source provides more information about the band and its members, including the circumstances of their deaths.
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Category: News Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Texas Standard Reading time: 1 min
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