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ZZ Top continues tour without ailing drummer Frank Beard

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ZZ Top is continuing its The Big One tour without drummer Frank Beard, who’s reportedly dealing with health issues. They're set to play in Redmond on Tuesday.

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  1. Rolling Stone

    ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard’s Health Led to Recent Show Cancellation (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Billy Gibbons and Elwood Francis will continue the tour with a fill-in for the musician, a spokesperson told Rolling Stone

  2. Seattle Times

    ZZ Top continues tour without ailing drummer Frank Beard (opens Seattle Times)

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    ZZ Top is continuing its The Big One tour without drummer Frank Beard, who’s reportedly dealing with health issues. They're set to play in Redmond on Tuesday.

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