Another ZZ Top member is gone

[Dave N]

Drummer Frank Beard has passed away at 77.

Frank Beard, ZZ Top's Hard-Shuffling Drummer, Dead at 77

Frank Beard, ZZ Top's hard-shuffling drummer who performed with the group for more than 55 years, has died at age 77.

www.rollingstone.com

 

[Dave N]

 

[Wyoming270]

Im amazed these guys made it past 55.

 

[elkduds]

RIP to another generational icon. Rock on while we still can.

 

[Dave N]

I liked how he would just close his eyes and play like he was in a trance. Glad I was able to see them a couple times in their heyday.

 

[Bigjay73]

Well, shit

 

[fulldraw]

One of my favorite bands!

 

[rookieforever33]

All of us wish we could live half the life he did. Congrats to Frank on a great run. Good luck on your next stage with Dusty.

 

[Hem]

What BigJay said..kinda .
Ah shit!
Saw them once in mid eighties, second row, left center stage...in front of speakers. Sound level became too much.

 

[mtmuley]

Saw them twice. In Missoula, Montana. Awesome both times. The Eliminator Tour was the best show. mtmuley

 

[Hem]

Saw them twice. In Missoula, Montana. Awesome both times. The Eliminator Tour was the best show. mtmuley

I saw Uncle Ted do a Tarzan across the stage in a cheetah outfit. Still listen to Stranglehold recorded at that concert.
But I stray...

 

[mtmuley]

I saw Uncle Ted do a Tarzan across the stage in a cheetah outfit. Still listen to Stranglehold recorded at that concert.
But I stray...

I like Ted. In small doses. mtmuley

 

[Dave N]

Saw them twice. In Missoula, Montana. Awesome both times. The Eliminator Tour was the best show. mtmuley

I did the Eliminator and Afterburner tours.

 

[Hem]

 

[Hem]

Bad azz chit^
Im still waiting to see a naked cowgirl float across the ceiling.

 

[mtmuley]

Bad azz chit^
Im still waiting to see a naked cowgirl float across the ceiling.

If you haven't seen it yet, ain't happening. mtmuley

 

[Hem]

If you haven't seen it yet, ain't happening. mtmuley

Very true.

 

[INMT]

Saw them twice. In Missoula, Montana. Awesome both times. The Eliminator Tour was the best show. mtmuley

Damn. ZZ Top early 80’s in Missoula. Something to experience.

 

[hank4elk]

Bummer.