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ZZ Top Cancels Hollywood Bowl Show Over Drummer’s Health

8/11/2026

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ZZ Top cancels the August 5 Hollywood Bowl concert because drummer Frank Beard, who returned in September 2025, now faces serious health issues.
Billy Gibbons announced the cancellation, saying insurmountable obstacles require dropping the Hollywood Bowl performance.
Michael Monahan will fill in on drums for the tour.
The tour resumes August 11 in Redmond, Washington, runs through October 9 in Port Wentworth, Georgia, and features Billy Gibbons as the only classic member touring.

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ZZ Top cancels the August 5 Hollywood Bowl concert because drummer Frank Beard, who returned in September 2025, now faces serious health issues.
Billy Gibbons announced the cancellation, saying insurmountable obstacles require dropping the Hollywood Bowl performance.
Michael Monahan will fill in on drums for the tour.
The tour resumes August 11 in Redmond, Washington, runs through October 9 in Port Wentworth, Georgia, and features Billy Gibbons as the only classic member touring.