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Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of ZZ Top, dies hours before show in Sandy
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Key Points:
- Frank Beard, drummer for ZZ Top, passed away at age 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, while in hospice care with family present.
- Beard was a founding member of ZZ Top, contributing to the band's distinctive boogie-rock sound and hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs," and "Gimme All Your Lovin'."
- ZZ Top, known for their long beards and sunglasses, sold over 50 million records and earned multiple Grammy nominations, maintaining their original lineup for more than five decades.
- The band’s commercial breakthrough came with the 1973 hit "La Grange," and they gained renewed popularity in the 1980s with the synth-enhanced album "Eliminator" and iconic MTV videos.
- Beard had recently stepped away from touring due to health issues; he is survived by his wife Debbie Meredith and three children.
