India, Aug. 19 -- Frank Beard, the longtime drummer of ZZ Top, died at 77 after a period of health problems that forced him to step away from the band's tour shortly before his death.
Death in Hospice Care
Beard died on August 17 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, while receiving hospice care and surrounded by family members. His representatives and the band confirmed his death, but the exact cause has not been disclosed publicly. There has been no official announcement linking his death to any specific illness.
Health Problems Before His Death
Beard's final weeks were marked by mounting health concerns. ZZ Top canceled its August 5 Hollywood Bowl performance after citing personnel issues, with reports subsequently connecting the cancella...