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\nZZ Top on stage in 1975<\/p>\n
ZZ Top musician Frank Beard has been remembered as “one of the most naturally innovative drummers” following his death aged 77.<\/p>\n
The rock band formed in Texas in 1969 with the classic trio consisting of drummer Beard, lead vocalist Billy Gibbons and bassist Dusty Hill – who died in 2021 aged 72.<\/p>\n
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The group shared a lengthy tribute to Instagram on Tuesday as they announced the death of their “great friend and collaborator” Beard.<\/p>\n
The post included a carousel of photos of the veteran rocker and was captioned with a quote from frontman Gibbons.<\/p>\n
It said: “Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas.<\/p>\n
“His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top.”<\/p>\n
Beneath the tribute, the group confirmed that they have cancelled upcoming shows in Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs following the death of Beard.<\/p>\n
\nZZ Top on stage in 1975<\/p>\n
The post stated that the band will resume their ongoing The Big One! tour this weekend, with two shows at Austin City Limits venue in Texas.<\/p>\n
They described the site as “one of Frank’s favourite venues and in a city that had been something of a second home for him”.<\/p>\n
Beard died at his ranch in Richmond in Texas surrounded by his family, his publicist Bob Merlis told the Associated Press.<\/p>\n
Boogie rock trio ZZ Top were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and are known for hits such as Sharp Dressed Man and Legs.<\/p>\n
The group also had hits with Gimme All Your Lovin and Viva Las Vegas and received three Grammy nominations.<\/p>\n
While Beard rose to fame with ZZ Top, he previously performed with US rock band American Blues alongside Hill.<\/p>\n
Bassist Elwood Francis replaced Hill after his death, joining Beard and Gibbons in the three-piece line-up.<\/p>\n
Despite his name, the musician was famous for being the only member of the group without a beard.<\/p>\n
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