ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard will be absent from the group's upcoming tour plans, citing a "health issue" as the reason for his newly-announced leave of absence.
On Saturday (March 15), the Texan threesome shared the update, stating that Beard would not be participating in their ongoing Elevation tour as he needs to go through a undisclosed medical procedure.
The Shelter Music Group, which manages ZZ Top, has stated that the band’s drummer, Mr. Frank Beard, will be taking a temporary leave from their ongoing tour to address a pressing health concern that requires his attention for now. social media post from the band read.
Alongside his bandmates from ZZ Top, Billy F Gibbons and Dusty Hill, who have been touring across North America as part of the Elevation tour since March 5, Beard has brought aboard Texas native John Douglas—known for his work as a percussionist and drummer—to fill in temporarily during their run.
The post noted that Douglas has "maintained a close relationship with Beard and the bandmates," and had even sat in for Beard during a Paris performance in October 2002 when he underwent an emergency appendectomy.
The post ended with, 'He anticipates a swift recuperation,'.
ZZ Top kicked off their Elevation tour in October 2024, crisscrossing the U.S. until November. After taking a break, the journey continued on March 5th, with plans for performances all over the nation up to April. At this point, they'll head down under to play in Australia and New Zealand. Additional shows in North America are scheduled once they're back, although it remains uncertain as to when Beard will reclaim his spot behind the drums.
Since 1969, Beard has been the drummer for ZZ Top after taking over from founding member Dan Mitchell. That same year, Billy Gibbons, who handles vocals and guitar, along with bassist Lanier Greig, formed the band alongside Mitchell.
After Billy Ethridge took over from Grieg, Dusty Hill became the band's bassist in 1970, maintaining the same lineup for 51 years up until then. Hill's death At age 72 in 2021, Elwood Francis took over as the band's bassist.
The band has not put out a studio album since 2012's release. La Futura , though Gibbons has claimed A new recording with input from the late Hill is currently being developed.
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