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Frank Beard, the drummer for legendary Houston rock band ZZ Top, dies at age 77
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk Kyle McClenagan , as published by Houston Public Media
· 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 passed away in July 2021 at the age of 72.
Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77. He was a member of the legendary rock band. Beard's death follows that of another original band member, Dusty Hill, who passed away in July 2021 at the age of 72.
Beard is the second original member of ZZ Top to have died. Further details about his life and career are available from the source. The passing of Frank Beard marks a significant loss for the music world, with more information about his death and legacy available from the source publication.
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Category: News Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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