ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77
Frank Beard was the drummer for ZZ Top. He died Monday at age 77.
ZZ Top is a Texas boogie-rock and blues-rock band. He died in hospice care, according to a statement on the band's website.
ZZ Top mourned his death on social media Tuesday. They called him a true son of Texas.
Beard drove ZZ Top's sound for more than 50 years. His style mixed boogie, Southern rock and blues.
He kept the beat on hits like Sharp Dressed Man, Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin'. He was the only band member without a beard.
Klear Note — Boogie-rock uses a strong, dance-like rhythm with blues-based guitar.
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- ZZ Top A famous Texas rock band known for blues and boogie music.
- hospice care Medical care for people who are dying, focused on comfort.