While not the band's founding drummer - that title goes to Dan Mitchell, who played in Gibbons' previous band Moving ...

Notably, Beard contributed to their initial 1971 LP, ZZ Top’s First Album, credited under Rube Beard. Read the official statement below. For more information, visit www.zztop.com.

It’s a beard, hot rod and blues-infused rock-and-roll takeover when ZZ Top brings its Elevation Tour to the Crown Theater on Fri., March 21. The legendary rock band comprised of current lineup Billy ...

Since then, Beard helmed their debut album – the aptly named ‘ZZ Top’s First Album’ – in 1971 through to 2012’s ‘La Futura’, and has co-written songs such as ‘Legs’, ‘Sharp ...