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ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Returns to Band Following Health-Inspired Leave of Absence

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has announced his return, more than two months after unspecified "health issues" necessitated a leave of absence.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has announced his return to the band, more than two months after unspecified “health issues” necessitated a leave of absence. The 75-year-old drummer’s leave of absence was announced on March 15, with a social media post from the group explaining that Beard had “temporarily stepped away from the current tour to attend a health issue requiring his focus in the near term.” Though no specifics were revealed at the time, ZZ Top’s recent statement has detailed that Beard was suffering from foot and ankle issues which have since been resolved.

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