Frank Beard ZZ Top Drummer Passes | Country Music News

ZZ Top’s legendary drummer Frank Beard has died at 77, passing peacefully at his Texas ranch in hospice with family by his side. Known for his fierce drumming and pivotal role in shaping ZZ Top’s sound since joining Billy Gibbons in the early days, Beard helped form the iconic trio that ruled rock for decades — even though he was the only original member without the signature beard. His health issues forced him off tour in 2025, and while he briefly returned, Michael Monahan now fills his seat. With Dusty Hill gone since 2021, Beard’s death leaves Gibbons as the last surviving original member — a true rock legend’s final curtain call. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/135f3e6554600861