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Hollywood Bowl Show Canceled Due to ’80s Rock Legend’s Serious Health Issue

The drummer was forced to sit out a tour last year for the same reason.

People close to classic ‘80s rock act ZZ Top have revealed why the Texas trio had to abruptly cancel a California show at the last minute last week. Turns out that 77-year-old drummer Frank Beard (incidentally, the only member of the original lineup without one) has been grappling with “serious health problems,” according to sources close to the band. Guitarist Billy Gibbons, 76, had posted on Instagram ahead of the Hollywood Bowl concert last Wednesday that “unforeseen personnel matters” meant they’d be pulling out with just hours to go before showtime. He told supporters to stand by for further updates and that refunds would be issued for tickets, parking, and travel. Beard, who’s played as a member of the group since they first formed in 1969, had to sit out a tour last year over health issues, and has had other drummers sub in for him in the past. Fans urged him to retire after he pulled out of those gigs.