Frank Beard's death leaves Billy Gibbons as ZZ Top's sole original member. These essential songs showcase the drummer's iconic blues rock groove.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, the band's rhythmic backbone for more than five decades, has died at 77, prompting tributes.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is reportedly stepping away from the band's current tour due to health concerns.

When naming the best drummers to ever pick up a set of sticks no list could be complete without mentioning John Bonham - near the very top. The legendary late Led Zeppelin percussionist inspired a ...

If your sights are set on becoming an iconic singer, the drum kit isn’t usually the place to start. Though some famous vocalists do emerge from behind the kit, percussion doesn’t suit singing like a ...

Beard died on Monday, Aug. 17 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas ...

Frank Beard, ZZ Top ‘s longtime drummer for the past 56 years, has died. He was 77.

The Who’s chaotic, brilliant drummer—died at 32. Nearly five decades later, he’s still hailed as one of rock’s greatest, with ...

A new era of Who history began earlier this month with the launch of the Song Is Over farewell tour in Italy. The show marked not only the start of the band’s supposed last tour, but also the ...

Travis Barker remains culturally relevant and influential, unlike many legendary drummers. He propelled blink-182’s success and revitalized pop-punk through high-profile collaborations and production.

A documentary telling the story of an influential rock drummer debuts on Sept. 23. It goes inside his music and life. Even though the drummer is often the most underappreciated member of a band, there ...

It’s easy to celebrate popular music. It’s one of the things that binds us together as a culture and community. Music is like an invisible hearth around which we can all gather. It’s wonderful. But ...