Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
- Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, died at age 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, while in hospice care, according to publicist Bob Merlis.
- Band co-founder Billy Gibbons said Beard was a major creative force behind the group and that the band would continue as Beard had wished.
- ZZ Top formed in 1969 and kept its original lineup for more than five decades, with Beard meeting Gibbons in The Moving Sidewalks and later introducing bassist Dusty Hill.
- The band sold more than 50 million records, had six No. 1 singles on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, and earned three Grammy nominations.
- Musicians including Brad Wilk and Matt Sorum posted tributes, citing Beard's drumming style and influence.
Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at 77. According to publicist Bob Merlis, he died Tuesday in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family members present.
Billy Gibbons, ZZ Top's co-founder and guitarist, said Beard was a key collaborator and one of the band's most innovative drummers. Gibbons said the group would continue performing as Beard had wanted.
ZZ Top formed in 1969 and remained together in its original lineup for more than 50 years. The trio became known for its blues-rooted rock sound, long beards, and dark sunglasses, and went on to sell more than 50 million records.
The band had six No. 1 singles on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, seven albums in the Billboard 200 top 10, and three Grammy nominations. Other drummers also paid tribute to Beard, including Brad Wilk and Matt Sorum, who cited his style and influence.
ZZ Top布吉摇滚三人组鼓手弗兰克·比尔德去世，享年77岁
ZZ Top鼓手弗兰克·比尔德去世，享年77岁。公关人员鲍勃·梅里斯说，他于周二在得州里士满的牧场接受临终关怀时去世，家人陪在身边。
乐队联合创始人、吉他手比利·吉本斯表示，比尔德是重要的合作伙伴，也是乐队最具创新性的鼓手之一。吉本斯说，乐队会按比尔德希望的方式继续演出。
ZZ Top成立于1969年，原始阵容延续了50多年。这个三人组以受布鲁斯影响的摇滚风格、长胡须和深色墨镜著称，唱片销量超过5000万张。
该乐队有6首单曲登上Billboard主流摇滚电台播放榜冠军，7张专辑进入Billboard 200前十，并获得3次格莱美提名。包括Brad Wilk和Matt Sorum在内的其他鼓手也发文致敬，称赞比尔德的风格和影响力。