Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at 77
ZZ Top’s drummer Frank Beard has died at 77; the band sold more than 50 million records and scored six No. 1 singles.
The music world is mourning the death of Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top.
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