Frank Beard cause of death: legendary ZZ Top drummer dies at 77

Frank Beard cause of death: legendary ZZ Top drummer dies at 77  MARCA

The only member of the Texas power trio without a beard, he propelled the band’s blend of boogie, Southern rock and blues for more than a half-century.

Frank Beard, the veteran drummer for the rock band ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77.

Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77  AP News

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard’s health was ailing for more than a year before his death on Monday. As far back as March 2005, the rock band announced on Instagram that Beard was temporarily stepping away from their Elevation tour to “attend a health issue requiring his focus in the near term.” “He is looking forward to a

The musician, whose beats carried hits like 'La Grange' and 'Sharp Dressed Man,' had stepped back from touring last year after suffering unspecified health issues.

The musician, whose beats carried hits like 'La Grange' and 'Sharp Dressed Man,' had stepped back from touring last year after suffering unspecified health issues.

ZZ Top sold more than 50 million records and had six singles that reached No. 1.

‘The world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas’

NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.Beard was in hospice care when he died Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family members at his side,

Beard died in hospice care at his ranch in Texas with family members at his side, according to the group’s statement

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like Sharp Dressed Man, Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin,' has died.

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin,’” has died. He was 77.

Frank Beard dead: The ZZ Top drummer passed away just weeks after pulling out of tour over health  GB News

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like 'Sharp Dressed Man,' 'Legs' and 'Gimme All Your Lovin,'' has died. He was 77.

"His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top," Billy Gibbons said in a statement.

The long-tenured timekeeper for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame blues-rock trio was a key part of one of the longest-lasting consistent band lineups in rock history.

Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Drummer Of ZZ Top, Dies At 77  HuffPost

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin,’” has died at age 77.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, the band's rhythmic backbone for more than five decades, has died at 77, prompting tributes.

Frank Beard, the top drummer for ZZ Top, died Monday at the age of 77.

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Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin,’” has died. He was 77.Beard was in hospice care when he died Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family members at his side, according to pu

In a statement posted by the band, ZZ Top frontman Billy F. Gibbons paid tribute to a 'great friend and collaborator' who he says was a key part of their success.

"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.

Frank Beard, who co-founded ZZ Top and was its drummer for nearly six decades, playing on sach classics as “La Grange,” “Tush,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs,” died Monday. He was 77. The band’s longtime rep Bob Merlis confirmed to our sister publication Rolling Stone that Beard died at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, wh

The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s longtime drummer for the past 56 years, has died. He was 77. A representative for Beard confirmed that he died while in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with his family by his side. Just last week, ZZ Top abruptly canceled their performance at the Hollywood Bowl due to…

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77  USA Today

The tireless drummer anchored the Texas band on hits like "La Grange," "Tush," and "Legs" throughout their five-decade run