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ZZ Top's Frank Beard Retires from Tour; Fans Reflect

3/17/2025

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ZZ Top's legendary drummer, Frank Beard, 75, is stepping back from the Elevation Tour for health reasons, with John Douglas stepping in. As fans rally for Beard's retirement, they reminisce about the band's rich history, especially after the loss of bassist Dusty Hill in 2021. Since their 1969 inception in Texas, ZZ Top has sold an impressive 50 million records.

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ZZ Top's legendary drummer, Frank Beard, 75, is stepping back from the Elevation Tour for health reasons, with John Douglas stepping in. As fans rally for Beard's retirement, they reminisce about the band's rich history, especially after the loss of bassist Dusty Hill in 2021. Since their 1969 inception in Texas, ZZ Top has sold an impressive 50 million records.