Frank Beard, the longtime drummer whose steady groove helped define ZZ Top for more than five decades, died on August 17, 2026, at age 77. Reports said he passed away at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, while receiving hospice care and surrounded by family. A specific cause of death was not publicly disclosed. His passing followed a period of health problems that had forced him to miss performances and eventually step away from touring…. Continue Reading 🔽
