ZZ Top’s Drummer Steps Back for Health | Music News

ZZ Top’s drummer Frank Beard, 77, has pulled out of the tour due to serious health issues, canceling their Hollywood Bowl show with no reschedule — fans are getting refunds. This marks the third health-related absence in 17 months, following prior foot/ankle troubles and unexplained setbacks. Billy Gibbons calls it “insurmountable obstacles” and asks fans to stay patient. Michael Monahan is stepping in on drums alongside Gibbons and bassist Elwood Francis. The tour continues, wrapping in Buenos Aires on Nov. 24. Wishing Frank a speedy recovery. 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/962a284671ddf746