Frank Beard Dies at 77: Remembering the Legendary ZZ Top Drummer & His Incredible Legacy
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Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at 77. He passed away Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family by his side.
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