Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for the iconic rock band ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77. The band announced his passing on Tuesday, stating he died at a palliative care center on his Texas farm, surrounded by family. Beard was renowned for his distinctive drumming style and, alongside bandmates Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, for the band’s signature long beards. He joined ZZ Top in 1969 and remained a constant member throughout their decades of success, contributing to hits like “La Grange” and “Tush.” The band gained international fame for their blues-rock sound and visually striking image. Further details regarding memorial arrangements have not yet been released. His death marks the end of an era for the band, having previously lost bassist Dusty Hill in 2021.