ZZ Top Rock Legend Dealing With Serious Health Problems
A spokesperson said Michael Monahan will keep filling in for Beard as the band continues its North American tour.
- On August 5th, ZZ Top canceled its Hollywood Bowl performance in Los Angeles, citing "unforeseen personnel matters" and "insurmountable obstacles" related to drummer Frank Beard's health issues.
- Longtime drummer Beard has served since 1969 and previously took time away last year for foot and ankle issues, with Michael Monahan stepping in as his replacement.
- Frontman Billy Gibbons addressed the cancellation, stating, "Insurmountable obstacles require canceling our Hollywood Bowl performance," while Monahan has been filling in behind the drum kit for shows.
- The group's tour resumes Tuesday, August 11th, in Redmond, Washington, and continues through October 9th, with automatic refunds issued to ticket holders for the canceled show.
- Formed over five decades ago, the band recently extended its 2026 tour, with Gibbons noting, "It's a good time for us and for the generations of fans who appreciate what we do.
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ZZ Top's Frank Beard suffering from serious health issues
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is reportedly suffering from serious health issues. The health update has emerged just days after the classic rock band cancelled a performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 5th as part of their summer tour with Cheap Trick. At the time, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons explained that “insurmountable obstacles require canceling our Hollywood Bowl performance.” He added, “Friends, fans and followers of ZZ Top are…
ZZ TOP Drummer FRANK BEARD Is Facing 'Health Issues'
According to Rolling Stone, health issues facing ZZ TOP's longtime drummer Frank Beard led to the cancelation of the band's Hollywood Bowl concert last week. A ZZ TOP spokesperson told Rolling Stone said that guitarist/vocalist Billy Gibbons and bassist Elwood Francis will continue to play shows wit...
ZZ Top Rock Legend Dealing With Serious Health Problems
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is dealing with serious health problems that have begun affecting the legendary rock band’s touring schedule, TMZ reported. Sources with direct knowledge told the outlet that Beard’s health was behind the band’s decision to cancel its Aug. 5 performance at the Hollywood Bowl. The show was scheduled to feature Cheap […]
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