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Frank Beard, born on June 11, 1949 in Frankston, Texas, United States, is a composer. That puts Frank Beard at 77 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Irving High School.
My Take
Frank Beard always makes me smile for the sheer irony of being the one clean-shaven member of ZZ Top, the band defined by beards. Beyond the joke, though, he is the steady engine behind that unmistakable Texas boogie. Drummers like him rarely get the spotlight, yet they are the load-bearing wall of any great band, and his half-century of locking in behind those guitars is a masterclass in consistency and loyalty. I have huge respect for musicians who serve the groove rather than chase the solo. Beard is dusty, dependable, and exactly the kind of backbone every legendary band needs.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Frank Beard
- Name (Japanese)
- フランク・ベアード
- Reading
- ふらんく・べあーど
- Born
- June 11, 1949 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Ox
- Origin
- Frankston, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- composer
2. Background
- High school
- Irving High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank%20Beard%20(musician)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q716243
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Beard born?
Born June 11, 1949 (age 77).
Where is Frank Beard from?
Frank Beard is from Frankston, Texas, United States.
What does Frank Beard do?
Frank Beard works as composer.