ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard taking leave of absence for medical issue

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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is taking a leave of absence from the band's tour to tend to a medical issue. This comes after the band's guitarist, Dusty Hill, passed away in 2021.

Key Points

  • Frank Beard is temporarily stepping away from the Elevation Tour for medical reasons.
  • John Douglas, a longtime tech member, will fill in for Beard during his absence.

Pros

  • Frank Beard's health issue is being addressed promptly by taking a leave of absence from the tour.

Cons

  • The band has faced previous health concerns with the sudden death of guitarist Dusty Hill in 2021.