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Frank Beard, the drummer for legendary Texas rock band ZZ Top, dies at age 77
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points The band announced his death, which occurred on Monday. Frank Beard, the drummer for a legendary rock band, has died at the age of 77.
Frank Beard, the drummer for a legendary rock band, has died at the age of 77. He was the longtime drummer for ZZ Top, a band known for its rock music.
The band announced his death, which occurred on Monday. Further details about his death are available from the band.
ZZ Top is described as a Houston-based rock band, and Frank Beard was an integral part of it as the drummer.
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Category: News Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Denton Record-Chronicle Reading time: 1 min
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