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Frank Beard, Beardless Drummer for ZZ Top, Dies at 77

First publishedJun 6, 00:31 UTC
Last updatedAug 18, 20:52 UTC · 16m ago
11 outletCBS News66 outletsVariety, CBS News, ABC News, Seattle Times, Fox News Latest, NYT Home
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Frank Beard performing with ZZ Top in Salina, Kan., in August 2025.

Reported by 7 outlets — NYT Home, ABC News, CBS News, Fox News Latest, Seattle Times, and 1 more. See all sources ↓

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What's the story?
Frank Beard performing with ZZ Top in Salina, Kan., in August 2025.
How widely is it covered?
7 outlets, average source rating 7.3/10.
When was it last updated?
16m ago.
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    Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

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