Frank Beard is the drummer of the band temporarily stepped away from the group's current tour in order to focus on an unspecified health issue. The Texas-formed band issued a statement, which explained how Frank would not be joining the group on part of their scheduled tour,

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for the legendary rock group ZZ top, has stepped away from the current tour due to a “health issue,” according to reports. No further details were provided about what that issue might be.

Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is stepping away from the band’s current tour due to a health issue, according to a recent statement from the group. Beard’s replacement has been announced as well.