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Local show canceled after death of ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard

By ABC 4 · Originally published August 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published August 18, 2026 at ABC 4. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

After ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard passed away, their show planned for tonight at the Sandy Amphitheater has been canceled. Frank Beard died on the evening of August 17, at the age of 77, according to a statement from the band. He was reportedly surrounded by family at the time of his death.

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