While unknown how long Beard needed to be away from the stage, fans showered him with support, wishing him a quick recovery. “Ugh this makes me so sad. Wishing Frank the best.” One person ...

Beard, 75, who has been in the iconic band since 1969, will be replaced by John Douglas on the Elevation Tour, which began March 2 and runs until August 2025. A statement from the band's ...

Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is stepping away from the band’s current tour due to a health issue, according to a recent statement from the group. Beard’s replacement has been announced ...

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is taking a leave of absence due to an upcoming medical procedure. On Sunday, the band's official Instagram account announced that Beard, 75, will be stepping away from ...

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is stepping away from the band’s Elevation tour to undergo a procedure related to his health. Beard “has temporarily stepped away from the current tour to attend to ...

Frank Beard of ZZ Top performs with the band in Philadelphia in early 2015. He is stepping away temporarily to manage a health issue. (Owen Sweeney / Invision / Associated Press) ...

ZZ Top have announced that longtime drummer Frank Beard has “temporarily stepped away” from the band’s current tour due to health issues. According to the band’s management, Beard’s ...

John Douglas, who has performed with ZZ Top in the past, will join the band throughout their remaining tour stops Gary Miller/WireImage ZZ Top's Frank Beard is taking a leave of absence while ...

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard will be absent from the group's upcoming tour plans, citing a "health issue" as the reason for his absence. The Texas trio announced the news that Beard would be absent ...

Rumor’s spreadin’ ’round that ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has left the band’s Elevation Tour to focus on an unspecified “health issue.” The Texas trio’s reps said Saturday that its co ...

Beard will be replaced by "fellow Texan and longtime tech member, percussionist and drummer, John Douglas" during his absence. By Tyler Jenke ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard will be absent from the ...