John Douglas, a longtime tech member of the Texas boogie band, will man the drum kit in the interim. He played with ZZ Top back in 2002 when Beard underwent an emergency appendectomy in Paris. The ...

who played in Gibbons’ previous band Moving Sidewalks and drummed on ZZ Top’s first single “Salt Lick” — Beard has served as ZZ Top’s drummer for over 55 years, from ZZ Top’s First Album in 1971 ...

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top have announced that their longtime drummer, Frank Beard, is taking a break from touring to treat an undisclosed ailment. The “Sharp Dressed Man” performers ...

Beard will be replaced by "fellow Texan and longtime tech member, percussionist and drummer, John Douglas" during his absence.

The trio, hailed as “the UK’s no 1 tribute to ZZ Top”, will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of ‘Afterburner’.

Engineer and producer Terry Manning, who died this week at 77, helped give Big Star, Led Zeppelin, and ZZ Top their sound.

Terry Manning, whose long list of studio collaborations included Led Zeppelin and ZZ Top, died at age 77 in March 2025.

Spending decades with ZZ Top, drummer Frank Beard recently stepped away from the band's tour due to health issue.

ZZ Top released Tres Hombres in 1973, which reached the No. 8 position on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Their top hits from that were La Grange and Jesus Just Left Chicago. On their album ...

Joining ZZ Top on this tour is none other than George Thorogood & The Destroyers, who have been rocking since 1976. Their energetic performances have captivated audiences worldwide, selling over 15 ...

For Billy Gibbons, ZZ Top’s Tres Hombres was more than just an album title. It’s been a steadfast mission statement for the legendary guitarist and vocalist. Just as the Texas legends have ...

The Paris incident in October 2002 marked a rare moment in Frank Beard’s career. He had not been feeling well during their show at Le Zénith in Paris, and had fallen ill, requiring urgent care. Beard ...