Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the blues rock band ZZ Top, has died at age 77. There is no indication from available reporting of any disagreement about this event.
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6 sourcesFrank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, has died at 77
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10 sourcesZZ Top drummer Frank Beard was dealing with ‘health issue’ that kept him off stage for nearly a year before death
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard photographed in one of band’s final shows
ZZ Top honors late drummer Frank Beard in heartbreaking tribute
Music world reacts to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dead at 77
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