Frank Beard Dies: ZZ Top’s Drummer For Nearly Six Decades Was 77

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Frank Beard, who drummed with ZZ Top for nearly six decades, playing on such classics as “La Grange,” “Tush,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs,” died Monday. He was 77.

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