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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

Low Severity Europe Switzerland
Date Occurred Aug 18, 2026 22:25 UTC
Event Type General News
Source BBC World
Recorded Aug 19, 2026
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A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

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  • ID #24716
  • Type General News
  • Region Europe
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 19, 2026
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