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ZZ Top resumes tour in Austin following drummer Frank Beard's death
The band performed its first show since Beard died at age 77, with Michael Monahan filling in on drums.
The short version
- ZZ Top performed at Austin's Moody Theater on August 22, marking its first concert since the death of longtime drummer Frank Beard.
- Drummer Michael Monahan filled in on drums after two earlier tour dates were canceled.
- The band intends to continue touring through October before heading to South America in November, though long-term drummer plans remain unannounced.
Key facts
- ZZ Top returned to the stage on August 22 at Austin's Moody Theater for their first performance following the death of drummer Frank Beard on August 17 at age 77.[Billboard]
- Beard's death led to the cancellation of two shows scheduled for Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs on August 18 and 19.[Billboard]
- Michael Monahan filled in behind the drum kit during the Austin concert.[Billboard]
- The band's current tour is scheduled to run through October, followed by South American dates in November.[Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unannounced whether Michael Monahan will continue drumming for ZZ Top throughout the rest of the tour and the upcoming South American dates.[Billboard]