ZZ Top 鼓手法蘭克·比爾德逝世，享壽 77 歲
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard passes away at 77
Updated at: August 21, 2026 at 01:30 AM
搖滾樂壇於2026年8月17日失去了一位傳奇人物，ZZ Top樂團鼓手法蘭克·比爾德(Frank Beard)以77歲之齡與世長辭。
The world of rock music lost a legend on August 17, 2026, with the passing of ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard at the age of 77.
比爾德因健康狀況惡化，在家人陪伴下，於德州里奇蒙德(Richmond)的牧場平靜離世。
Beard, who had been battling declining health, passed away peacefully at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, surrounded by family.
作為該標誌性三人組中的核心成員，比爾德服役長達57年，對打造樂團獨有的德州布吉藍調搖滾風格功不可沒。
As a core member of the iconic trio for 57 years, Beard was instrumental in crafting the band's signature Texas boogie-blues-rock sound.
他為《La Grange》、《Tush》與《Sharp Dressed Man》等熱門金曲提供了穩健且強勁的節奏。
He provided the driving, steady percussion behind massive hits like 'La Grange,' 'Tush,' and 'Sharp Dressed Man.'
有趣的是，雖然他是樂團成員中唯一姓氏為「比爾德」(Beard，意指鬍鬚)的人，但在他大半職涯中都沒有蓄鬍，與他成員那標誌性的長鬍鬚形成強烈對比，直到2013年才開始蓄鬍。
Interestingly, despite being the only band member with the surname 'Beard' for most of his career, he remained clean-shaven until 2013, contrasting with his bandmates' famous long beards.
繼貝斯手達斯蒂·希爾(Dusty Hill)於2021年逝世後，比爾德的離去寫下了樂團歷史上又一個沈重的篇章。
Following the loss of bassist Dusty Hill in 2021, Beard's death marks another significant chapter in the band's history.
然而，樂團為遵循他「繼續前行」的遺願，已宣布將延續他們的音樂旅程。
However, honoring his wishes to 'keep on keeping on,' the band has announced they intend to continue their musical journey.
憑藉著超過5000萬張的銷售紀錄，以及2004年入選搖滾名人堂的成就，法蘭克·比爾德身為傑出音樂合作夥伴與奠基型搖滾鼓手的傳奇將代代流傳。
With over 50 million records sold and a 2004 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Frank Beard’s legacy as a brilliant collaborator and foundational rock drummer will endure for generations to come.
