IEThe Irish Times
Frank Beard, beardless drummer for ZZ Top, dies aged 77
Texas group share lengthy tribute to `great friend and collaborator’
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- 19 Aug 2026, 09:10 UTC
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- 19 Aug 2026, 13:46 UTC
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- The Irish Times
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- Ireland
- Source published
- 18 Aug 2026, 23:05 UTC
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Texas group share lengthy tribute to `great friend and collaborator’
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Frank Beard, beardless drummer for ZZ Top, dies aged 77
Texas group share lengthy tribute to `great friend and collaborator’
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- Observed
- 19 Aug 2026, 09:10 UTC
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