Billy F Gibbons has addressed ZZ Top fans following the sudden cancellation of the band’s Hollywood Bowl performance, as reports suggest drummer Frank Beard is dealing with serious health issues.
ZZ Top was scheduled to perform at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 5, but the band abruptly canceled the show without initially revealing a specific reason. Gibbons later shared a brief statement on ZZ Top’s Instagram page, asking fans for patience during what he described as a temporary interruption.
“Insurmountable obstacles require canceling our Hollywood Bowl performance,” Gibbons said. “Friends, fans and followers of ZZ Top are the best in the business and the band is counting on everyone to bear with us for this brief interruption.”
While Gibbons did not explain what caused the cancellation, TMZ later reported that Beard’s health was behind the decision. According to the outlet, sources said the longtime ZZ Top drummer is currently dealing with serious health problems.
“Frank Beard, the longtime drummer of the rock band ZZ Top, is dealing with serious health issues and it’s so bad it’s affecting their tour,” TMZ reported. “The health update comes just days after ZZ Top cancelled their August 5 show at the Hollywood Bowl. Sources tell TMZ Frank’s health was the reason behind the cancellation.”
Concerns surrounding Beard increased when ZZ Top returned to the stage just days later without him. For the band’s August 8 performance in Saratoga, California, drummer Michael Monahan stepped in behind the kit.
