ZZ Top Tour Continues With Drum Sub | California News

ZZ Top’s legendary “The Big One” tour keeps rolling despite drummer Frank Beard’s health setback—his sudden exit from the L.A. show at the Hollywood Bowl has led to a replacement, Michael Monahan, stepping in for the U.S. leg. Fans who bought tickets are getting automatic refunds, while the band presses on with Billy Gibbons and Elwood Francis, wrapping up stateside in Georgia on October 9th. This isn’t the first time Beard, a founding member since 1969, has had to pause due to health issues—he previously stepped away in March 2025 for foot problems and had an emergency appendectomy in 2002. No details on his current condition, but the band’s commitment to their fans remains strong as they head to Mexico and South America in November for the final eight shows. 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/f5a409e6e209cfba