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ZZ Top's Austin shows will go on, serve as tribute to Frank Beard following his death
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Abigail Jones , as published by KXAN Local
· August 19, 2026
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Legendary Texas rock band ZZ Top lost one of its members this week. The band announced that drummer Frank Beard, who'd been part of the band for nearly 60 years, died at the age of 77 on Monday.
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Key takeaway The band announced that drummer Frank Beard, who'd been part of the band for nearly 60 years, died at the age of 77 on Monday.
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What is this story about? Legendary Texas rock band ZZ Top lost one of its members this week. The band announced that drummer Frank Beard, who'd been part of the band for nearly 60 years, died at the age of 77 on Monday.
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