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Frank Lee Beard (born June 11, 1949) is an American drummer best known as a member of the rock band ZZ Top.
For 51 years, it consisted of vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard and bassist-vocalist Dusty Hill, until Hill's death in 2021. ZZ Top developed a signature sound based on Gibbons' blues style and Hill and Beard's rhythm section.
Frank Beard may refer to: Frank Beard (golfer) (born 1939), American professional golfer. Frank Beard (musician) (born 1949), American drummer for ZZ Top. Frank Beard (bishop), American bishop in the United Methodist Church.
Dec 17, 2023 · Why the beardless member of ZZ Top is called Frank Beard. As much as it might look like an internal joke from the band the answer is simple: that’s his real birth name. Born in Frankston, Texas in 1949 he was registered as Frank Lee Beard.
Is Frank Beard still the drummer for ZZ Top? Yes, ZZ Top announced a tour scheduled for 2022 with Gibbons on guitars and vocals, Beard on drums, and Elwood Francis, who will replace deceased Dusty Hill on the bass.
Jun 11, 2019 · Today we celebrate the birthday of Frank Beard, the man who’s been sitting behind the drum kit for ZZ Top virtually – but not quite – since the band’s inception. To commemorate the occasion, we’ve put together a list of five things you may or may not have known about the legendary percussionist.
Jan 17, 2023 · Frank Beard is often considered one of the founding members of the band, but that position actually goes to Dan Mitchell when he was playing in a band with Billy Gibbons. They changed the name of the band to ZZ Top, and Frank Beard joined shortly after.
Jun 11, 2014 · A list of the ZZ Top songs that best show off the skills of drummer Frank Beard.
Frank Beard was born on 11 June 1949 in Frankston, Texas, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Armageddon (1998), The Perfect Storm (2000) and Ghost Rider (2007). He has been married to Debbie Meredith since 11 November 1982.
May 12, 2004 · Frank Beard of ZZ Top. By On 12th May 2004. Frank Beard of ZZ Top has created his share of monsters. See if you recognize one of them in the following scenario. You’re barely into your first set with your local bar band when somebody howls, “Play some ZZ Top!”.
