Obit - Frank Beard

FILE - Dusty Hill, from left, Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard of ZZ Top appear at the "American Idol" finale in Los Angeles on May 21, 2008.

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Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at 77. He passed away Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family by his side. ZZ Top sold over 50 million records and had six No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The band, formed in 1969, was known for hits like “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs.” They maintained their original lineup for over five decades. Their unique style and humor made them popular in Hollywood and MTV. Beard is survived by his wife, Debbie Meredith, and three children.