Who was Frank Beard?
Born in Frankston, Texas, Frank Beard was an American drummer; a founding member and 56-year drummer of the rock band ZZ Top.
Beard was nominated for three Grammy Awards for his music with ZZ Top. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
In 2025, Beard had to temporarily step away from the road for an undisclosed medical problem
When did Frank Beard die?
Legendary ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard on Monday, Aug. 17, at 77 following a five-decade run with the rock band.
Beard died while in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, “with family members at his side,” the band’s representative said in a statement to USA TODAY. No cause of death was reported, though he had left the band’s The Big One Tour earlier this month amid health issues.
Frank Beard died Aug. 17 at age 77 in hospice care at his Richmond, Texas ranch, USA TODAY reported.