The early 80s were a time of reckoning for many veteran rockers. Androgynous bands with drum machines and synths were on the rise, as were postpunk new wavers with tick-tock guitars and skinny ties.

Frank Beard, the drummer for Texas rock trio ZZ Top, has died aged 77. Beard kept the beat for the band's biggest hits ...

The Texas-based band was known for hits like “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs” and maintained their original lineup for over ...

Beard spent more than five decades behind the drums for ZZ Top, helping shape the sound behind hits including “Sharp Dressed ...

NUEVA YORK (AP) — Frank Beard, el baterista del trío texano de boogie rock ZZ Top que marcó el ritmo de los mayores éxitos de ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WFSB) - A “little ‘ol band from Texas” plans to make the trek up to West Springfield, MA for The Big E. ZZ Top has been tapped to perform in The Big E Arena on Sunday, Sept. 28 ...

If you were a veteran act who wanted to succeed in a commercial sense in the 80s, you had to bow somewhat to the decade’s musical whims. The best artists were able to update their sound without losing ...

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin”, has died. He was 77. Beard ...