Frank Beard

"We're all here for a celebration," Billy Gibbons said. And celebrate they did.

Despite his name, the ZZ Top drummer was the only band member without an iconic beard.

Members of Guns N' Roses, Foghat and Rage Against the Machine were among those paying their respects to the ZZ Top drummer.

Frank Beard, the drummer behind ZZ Top's Texas blues thunder for over five decades, died at 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, surrounded by family.

"The doctors did what they did so now I'm able to do what I do," said the band's longtime drummer.

Their co-founding drummer was off the road for two months.

The band has recruited a fellow Texan to fill in on their current tour.

appy Birthday today (June 11) to drummer Frank Beard of ZZ Top. He’s 69. Also celebrating is singer/guitarist Donnie Van Zant of 38 Special (66).

Happy Birthday today (June 11) to drummer Frank Beard of ZZ Top. He’s 68. Also celebrating is singer/guitarist Donnie Van Zant of 38 Special (65).

Happy Birthday today (June 11) to drummer Frank Beard of ZZ Top. He's 67. Also celebrating is singer/guitarist Donnie Van Zant of 38 Special (64).