ZZ Top's drummer Frank Beard is taking a leave of absence from the band's Elevations Tour for an unspecified "health ...

John Douglas, a longtime tech member of the Texas boogie band, will man the drum kit in the interim. He played with ZZ Top ...

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is stepping away from the band's tour to manage 'a health issue requiring his focus in the near ...

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has temporarily stepped away from the band’s current tour in order to focus on an unspecified ...

ZZ Top drummer and co-founder Frank Beard has stepped aside from the band temporarily due to unspecified health issues.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has announced he will be taking a break from all upcoming shows to undergo a health procedure but the dates will go ahead.

TAMPA — ZZ Top will perform on Wednesday ... But Dusty’s return was not to be, and Francis continues to handle the bass duties for the band now and into the future.

Elwood Francis has played bass for the group since Hill’s death. RELATED: Dusty Hill Remembered: MTV’s Martha Quinn, Flea, Texas Governor & More Pay Tribute To ZZ Top Bassist Known for such ...