Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
- Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77.
- He passed away in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family members by his side.
- ZZ Top sold over 50 million records and had six No. 1 singles on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.
- Beard was part of ZZ Top for over six decades, maintaining the original lineup with Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill.
- Tributes to Beard's influence came from many drummers, including Rage Against the Machine's Brad Wilk.
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin,’” has died. He was 77.
Beard was in hospice care when he died Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family members at his side, according to publicist Bob Merlis. Band co-founder and guitarist Billy Gibbons hailed Beard in a statement, recognizing his innovative drumming and significant contribution to the band.
ZZ Top sold more than 50 million records and had six singles that reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The band maintained its original lineup for over five decades, known for their distinctive appearance and humorous lyrics.
ZZ Top乐队鼓手弗兰克·比尔德去世，享年77岁
德克萨斯州布吉摇滚三人组ZZ Top乐队的鼓手弗兰克·比尔德去世，享年77岁。他为乐队的多首热门歌曲如《Sharp Dressed Man》、《Legs》和《Gimme All Your Lovin’》保持了节奏。
比尔德在德克萨斯州里士满的牧场接受临终关怀时于周二去世，身边陪伴着家人，公关人员鲍勃·梅尔利斯证实了这一消息。乐队联合创始人及吉他手比利·吉本斯在一份声明中赞扬了比尔德的创新鼓技和对乐队的重要贡献。
ZZ Top乐队的唱片销量超过5000万，曾有六首单曲登上《公告牌》主流摇滚空气播放榜的第一位。乐队在超过五十年的时间里保持着原始阵容，以其独特的外观和幽默的歌词而闻名。