Rock music is mourning the loss of ZZ Top’s Frank Beard, with fellow drummer Matt Sorum among the musicians paying tribute to the iconic artist following his death at 77.
The former member of iconic band Guns N’ Roses and supergroup Velvet Revolver took to social media to remember his late friend as a “very special” person.
In a lengthy message accompanied by a throwback photo of Beard, Sorum delivered a heartfelt tribute as he bid goodbye to his fellow musician.
“RIP Frank Beard … The backbone of ZZ Top for 57 years with the best shuffle known to man. It might sound easy, but possibly one of the hardest things I’ve ever try to learn and still trying,” he captioned his post.
Drummer Matt Sorum of Kings of Chaos, Velvet Revolver and Guns n’ Roses during the second annual Rock for Recovery benefit concert 2017 in Los Angeles, California.Scott Dudelson/Getty Images
Sorum spoke about Beard’s innate and strong musical instinct, especially his ability to play that distinctive Texas blues-rock groove that became a signature of ZZ Top’s music.
In his final farewell, he also offered condolences to Beard’s family, bandmates and crew, many of whom had been part of ZZ Top’s journey for more than five decades.
“A very special and unique man behind the kit. Condolences to his family and Bandmates and crew that have been out there for over half a century,” he said, tagging ZZ Top.
View this post on InstagramFans chimed in in the comment section and expressed the same sentiment.
“Such a great loss, Frank was truly legendary to all of us Texans and of course others around the world. RIP,” one wrote.
“He was the pillar that held the band’s rhythm,” a follower added.
Others also shared their experiences with Beard and recalled seeing ZZ Top perform for the first time.
“First Concert I ever saw was ZZ Top. Still ranks high up on my concerts list. Sad day for music. Listening to ZZ Top. Never forget his beats. RIP Frank!!!” a commenter remarked.
“So sad. First concert was ZZ Top & Skynyrd in the early 90s. My mom’s first concert was the same lineup in 75/76 and so glad we got to share that,” a fan echoed.
The same goes for another fan who said, “Had the pleasure of seeing them numerous times. So Heartbreaking.”
ZZ Top’s longtime drummer passed away on Aug. 17 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, while in hospice care with family members by his side, as confirmed by the band and his publicist on social media.
Through an Instagram update, ZZ Top shared a statement from lead vocalist and founder Billy F. Gibbons, who described his bandmate as a “great friend and collaborator.”
Moreover, ZZ Top also cancelled its “upcoming shows in Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs” to mourn the passing of Beard but promised that the schedule would resume for its The Big One! Tour on the weekend.
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