Legendary ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dead at 77

Published: Aug 18, 2026 8:06 PM • Updated: Aug 18, 2026 8:34 PM • Original source

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Legendary ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at the age of 77.

The Fort Bend County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Beard's death to Fox News Digital. It's unclear what led to his death at this time.

ZZ Top's top drummer Frank Beard has died at the age of 77. (Brill/Ullstein Bild via Getty Images)

Fox News Digital previously reported that Beard was battling serious health issues, forcing the rock band to make tour changes.

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