ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77

Frank Beard, ZZ Top's drummer for over five decades, died on August 17, 2026, in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. He was 77. A band spokesperson confirmed the death. Beard's playing anchored hits including "La Grange," "Tush," and "Legs." His passing leaves Billy Gibbons as the sole surviving member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trio's classic lineup.