ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard died on August 17, 2026, at the age of 77, in hospice care at his Texas ranch. A representative confirmed his passing, and a cause of death remains unknown. Beard joined ZZ Top in 1970 and anchored the trio for 56 years alongside Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill.
Known for his steady, hard-shuffling backbeat, he was famous for his singles like Sharp Dressed Man and Legs. Outside the music industry, his personal life also grabbed a lot of attention. For the unversed, he was married to Debbie Meredith at the time of his death. He previously tied the knot with Catherine Alexander.
Frank Beard tied the knot twice and had three children
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