
Music world reacts to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dead at 77
ZZ Top was scheduled to play the Hollywood Bowl on Aug.
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ZZ Top was scheduled to play the Hollywood Bowl on Aug. Scott Legato / Getty Images The band said it has canceled its two upcoming shows in Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs, but that the tour would continue this weekend at Austin City Limits, "one of Frank's favorite venues and in a city that had been something of a second home for him." This is a breaking story. His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top,” Gibbons said.
Furthermore, ZZ Top sold more than 50 million records and had six singles that reached No. 1. Gibbons said it happened by accident: In 1976, the trio took a long break and scattered. The cause of death is initially unclear.
In addition, Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Gibbons blamed “insurmountable obstacles” behind canceling the show, adding, “Friends, fans and followers of ZZ Top are the best in the business and the band is counting on everyone to bear with us for this brief interruption.” ZZ Top was formed by Gibbons in 1969. Gibbons welcomed Beard back in a poignant statement shared on social media. “We missed him and are looking forward to turning it up and rocking out with him as has been the case for the last few hundred or so decades.
Moreover, His death now means ZZ Top will move forward without the drummer who had been part of the group for more than five decades.
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ZZ Top was scheduled to play the Hollywood Bowl on Aug.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesScott Legato / Getty Images The band said it has canceled its two upcoming shows in Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs, but that the tour would continue this weekend at Austin City Limits, "one of Frank's favorite venues and in a city that had been something of a second home for him." This is a breaking story.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesHis signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top,” Gibbons said.
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ZZ Top sold more than 50 million records and had six singles that reached No. 1
according to AL.com +6Gibbons said it happened by accident: In 1976, the trio took a long break and scattered.
according to The Boston GlobeThe cause of death is initially unclear
according to Tages-AnzeigerGet Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday.
according to The Boston GlobeGibbons blamed “insurmountable obstacles” behind canceling the show, adding, “Friends, fans and followers of ZZ Top are the best in the business and the band is counting on everyone to bear with us for this brief interruption.” ZZ Top was formed by Gibbons in 1969.
according to New York PostGibbons welcomed Beard back in a poignant statement shared on social media. “We missed him and are looking forward to turning it up and rocking out with him as has been the case for the last few hundred or so decades.
according to New York PostHis death now means ZZ Top will move forward without the drummer who had been part of the group for more than five decades.
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His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top,” Gibbons said.
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