The Latest Breaking News from Billy Gibbons

Kelly Osbourne reveals shocking 'first' she shared with one of Ozzy's famous friends

Kelly Osbourne has reflected on her time growing up at the Sunset Marquis hotel.

BANG Premier · Sep 7

Gibson has just made a forensic Custom Shop replica of Billy Gibbons’ Pearly Gates Les Paul – and if you buy one you’ll be treated to an exclusive performance from the ZZ Top frontman

This Collector's Edition replica is limited to just 30 instruments worldwide and Gibbons is launching it himself with an exclusive event on October 16 at the Gibson Garage Nashville

MusicRadar · Sep 2

Gibson recreates Billy Gibbons’ Pearly Gates Les Paul – and you’ll have to meet the ZZ Top legend in person if you want one

30 painstaking replicas are being sold exclusively through a private event at Gibson Garage Nashville

Guitar World · Sep 2

ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77: Billy Gibbons Shares Heartfelt Tribute Following Passing

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at 77. The band cancels shows but plans to continue touring in his honour, with tributes pouring in from fans and musicians.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

Billy Gibbons vows ZZ Top will continue performing, following drummer Frank Beard's death

Gibbons confirmed that, as per Beard's wishes, the band is going to “keep on keeping on”, with a Texas show scheduled for this weekend

Guitar World · Aug 19

Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies aged 77: "I made him jam for eight hours straight until his tongue just fell out. By the time we stopped, we both knew we had a band"

Billy Gibbons hails "great friend and collaborator"

MusicRadar · Aug 19

'One of the most naturally innovative drummers': ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

Beard was the rock band’s drummer for 56 years. He kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like 'Sharp Dressed Man' and 'Gimme All Your Lovin''.

Euronews · Aug 19

Frank Beard Died in Hospice After Leaving ZZ Top Tour: Will the Band Continue Without Him?

Frank Beard, ZZ Top's drummer for over 50 years, has died at 77. Despite his passing, the band plans to continue touring, honouring Beard's wishes.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

Frank Beard was the enigma at the heart of ZZ Top. "I never wanted to quit ZZ Top. And I never wanted to get fired"

Frank Beard was cool, calm and collected - but ZZ Top’s human metronome had his dark times

Louder · Aug 19

ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies Aged 77 Prompting Heartbreaking Final Tribute From Bandmates

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, the unflashy rhythmic engine behind the Texas rock trio for more than five decades, has died aged 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18