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ZZ Top tour disruptions and drummer health issues

Overview

ZZ Top cancelled its August 5 performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, citing “unforeseen personnel matters” and “insurmountable obstacles.” While the band originally offered automatic refunds, the opening act, Cheap Trick, organized a replacement show at the Troubadour.

Subsequent reports clarified that the cancellation was due to serious health issues facing drummer Frank Beard. Despite these challenges, band members Billy Gibbons and Elwood Francis plan to proceed with ‘The Big One’ tour. Michael Monahan has been named as the fill-in drummer for upcoming North American tour dates.

Entities

ZZ Top · Billy Gibbons · Cheap Trick · Los Angeles · Elwood Francis

Timeline

4 days ago

[CULTURE] 9 sources
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard faces health issues
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is facing health issues that led to the cancellation of a Hollywood Bowl concert. Michael Monahan will fill in as drummer while the tour continues.
10 days ago

[CULTURE] 9 sources
ZZ Top Cancels Hollywood Bowl Concert, Cheap Trick Steps In
ZZ Top canceled its Aug 5 Hollywood Bowl show due to personnel issues; Cheap Trick filled in with a sold‑out Troubadour gig, and refunds are being processed.

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