ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77 | Chattanooga News

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, a founding member since 1969 and beloved “son of Texas,” has died at 77 in hospice at his Texas ranch. His signature backbeat was vital to the band’s sound, and with Dusty Hill gone too, Billy Gibbons is now the last original member. ZZ Top has canceled two shows but will perform this weekend at Austin City Limits — a place that meant everything to Frank. His passing closes a legendary chapter for rock fans everywhere. 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/dbb9f1c96aa3b09b