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"I guess some of you probably know there’s a new man in town”: ZZ Top get back on the road just days after drummer Frank Beard’s death

Michael Monahan is behind the kit on their current US tour

MusicRadar · Aug 24

ZZ Top returns to the stage days after drummer Frank Beard's death

ZZ Top resumed their The Big One! Tour over the weekend just days after the death of drummer Frank Beard.

BANG Premier · Aug 24

Frank Beard obituary

Drummer with ZZ Top for more than five decades whose mastery of the ‘Texas shuffle’ was central to their sound

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

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

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dead at 77

The ZZ Top drummer sat out recent shows due to health issues

Louder · Aug 18

ZZ Top star Frank Beard hailed as ‘innovative drummer’ after death aged 77

Beard was famed for his role in the rock group.

Evening Standard · Aug 18

ZZ Top cancels shows after legendary drummer Frank Beard’s death

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

Tributes paid to ‘great friend and collaborator’ who played with band for 56 years and died in hospice care in Texas

The Guardian - US · Aug 18