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Coverage dated August 22, 2026 to August 23, 2026

ZZ Top Play First Show Since Death of ‘Dear Drummer’ Frank Beard

Headline from Rolling Stone

"We’re all here for a celebration, you know what's going on. So we're gonna have a good time," Billy Gibbons told Austin crowd as band returned to stage following Beard's death earlier this week

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  1. Fox News

    Here are five tunes to blast this weekend in honor of late ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard (opens Fox News)

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    Frank Beard's death leaves Billy Gibbons as ZZ Top's sole original member. These essential songs showcase the drummer's iconic blues rock groove.

  2. Rolling Stone

    ZZ Top Play First Show Since Death of ‘Dear Drummer’ Frank Beard (opens Rolling Stone)

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    "We’re all here for a celebration, you know what's going on. So we're gonna have a good time," Billy Gibbons told Austin crowd as band returned to stage following Beard's death earlier this week

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