# ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

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- BBC News, 2026-08-18 22:25 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czdmzdnp3z0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died aged 77 in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family at his side. His cause of death was not disclosed. The band cancelled shows in Utah and Colorado this week but plans to resume its tour over the weekend.

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