ZZ Tophave announced that longtime drummerFrank Beardhas temporarily stepped away from the bands current tour due to health issues.

According to the bands management, Beards unspecified health procedure requires his focus in the near term.

He is looking forward to a speedy recovery, they added.

ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Stepping Away From Band’s Tour Due to ‘Health Issue’

Drummer Frank Beard of ZZ Top performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2023 Stagecoach Festival on April 28, 2023 in Indio, California.Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Stagecoach