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.