Frank Beard (drummer)
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Frank Lee Beard was an American musician who was the longtime drummer of the rock band ZZ Top. He and bassist Dusty Hill performed with American Blues before the two joined guitarist Billy Gibbons on
Beard in 2008
Beard (background) was the only member of ZZ Top who did not sport a long beard.
Beard performing with ZZ Top in 2014
Beard performing at Caesars Windsor in 2025
Elwood Francis
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Elwood Francis is an American guitar tech and bassist. Francis was the longtime guitar technician for bassist Dusty Hill of ZZ Top, who chose Francis as his replacement while on his deathbed in 2021.
Frank Beard (drummer)
…of the classic ZZ Top lineup to die, following bassist Dusty Hill in 2021. Gibbons, the sole surviving original member, continued touring with bassist Elwood Francis and drummer Michael Monahan. ZZ Top discography…
Francis with ZZ Top in 2025