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 drummer Frank Beard has been facing serious health issues. As a result, his Hollywood Bowl concert tour has been cancelled. A spokesperson for the band stated that members Billy Gibbons and Elwood Francis will continue the tour, and drummer Michael Monahan will temporarily take Frank's place. Well, it has been Frank's wife, Debbie who has been with him for more than forty years. Frank Beard is best known as the steady drummer behind the f…
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