Frank Beard, Longtime ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77

Frank Beard, who played drums for the rock band ZZ Top for over 50 years, died August 17, 2026, at his Texas ranch. He was 77. Beard helped create hits like "La Grange" and "Legs." His death leaves singer-guitarist Billy Gibbons as the only surviving member of the band's famous three-person lineup.