Great drummer, I didn't know how messed up he was but behind the kit he was a human metronome no matter what condition he was in. There are so many sober (and wasted!) drummers that can only dream of having his talent. Frank Beard has it, in a major way.
They were such a closed shop as far as their private lives were concerned but its still a shock to hear about his struggles w drugs, glad he got himself right!!
I agree wholeheartedly with that observation. I was just listening to "Heard it on the X" on the Bose system in the car, very loud, multiple times, because it is short track, and I love it. While Billy's playing is exceptional, and him and Dusty trading lines back and forth is awesome, Frank's drumming and cymbal playing in my opinion, is the icing on the cake for that song; and so many others. 1975 there with that song. Fast forward to 1983 and the beginning beat to "Gimme all your lovin" is unmistakable due to Frank's playing. Very much like Ringo, and another comes to mind in Charlie Watts.
He came over and met my wife and I in 89 or 90 . I met him through a friend that used to pinstripe ZZ Top’s guitars . We had a model car club and heard Frank collected model race cars. He stayed for over an hour looking at all the miniatures I had painted. He was just a down to earth person that was big into collecting. He said his wife doesn’t like it that he collects models. It was interesting to hear that from him. He was a stickler for detail and perfectionist in models. The only thing he mentioned about touring the world is their was no place as good as the United States. I know him in a completely different way then most people. If he read this comment he would remember who I am. He couldn’t forget the collection he saw.
The worst feeling is when you've been up all night and you hear the birds chirping around 4 in the morning and then the Sun starts coming up and then the Panic sets in
Absolute respect to Frank, and anyone else, who manages to kick the habits. Lost alot of friends to heroine, watched even more lose everything and everyone to heroine. Hope everyone manages to find peace and sobriety.
Frank Beard was a huge part of ZZ Top and a great drummer... As an addict myself, I can totally relate to Frank and all he can say regarding heroin especially... I am really glad and happy for you that you are moving forward with your addiction- thank you for your honesty Frank...
I went to PDAP in 1979 at the fort bend chapter, location and the first person I met was Carol burnett's daughter carrie. She lived with Frank at the time and I rode to a meeting with them..👍🏻
@@ZacTexC I used to live on 4th st in Bacliff! Went past his house many of times! San Leon is a place of hidden treasures! Just gotta know where to look!
Right on...honest and from the heart...one of the most underrated drummers in Rock...I liked dope too...I just did enough one day and that was enough I was done...I feel bad for the folks who can't shake it.
Late 70 early 80 still living in hell, once I became a proper junky. Now I just want to get everything straightened out so I can love again. I want to love myself again.
I got out 8 years ago. Please reach out to God.. the universe.. whatever you think is out there higher than yourself and beg for help. It's all fentanyl out there now. It's only a matter of time and Russian roulette. I promise you can do it.
Hell even go on Suboxone treatment. A lot of recovery programs tell you not to but it's a hell of a lot better than being poisoned by what's on the street
One of the best interviews about drug addiction that I've heard to date. This gentleman speaks volumes about the effects of narcotics most accurately. Thanks to the poster of this video!
I never heard this man speak before. I was lucky enough to see ZZ Top live with Sweaty Teddy Nugent in 2003 Orlando Amway Arena Florida. With the one and only concert I went to him my dad. Billy, Frank and Rest In Peace You will be Missed MrDusty Hill.
A bit of a story about Frank. ZZ Top was playing in Ottawa. My brothers landlord always grew some of the best weed available in the world, period. Someone that was working with the band in Ottawa knew this fact. Frank and the worker showed up at my brothers landlords place, it was a duplex, and purchased some weed. After they left the landlord ran over to my brothers place to see if he had any ZZ Top albums. Of course, my brother did, and Franks face was in most of the liners of the albums, and it was indeed him that was there.
This is a beautiful video! He did what true addicts have to do....go away from everything for 30 days. I did the 30 day program at Harmony in Estes Park and I can tell you that it works. it just takes discipline to get in there and heal.
I've used in the past but nothing like the life of a rock star... When you love these kinda guys and there legend and their music you think how did they do it. Dam. 🤝
Got to appreciate his honesty here. “Heroin is fucking great! It’s like a vacation for the mind!” That’s actually pretty funny how he said that. Most junkies talk about how bad it is or was… you know they are lying about that though.
Hey Frank - those people who just sit at home and go to bed will never be great like you. All credit to you for beating additction AND being great - a feat not achieved by many.
But Frank said he really wanted to have that kind of life. Just sit at home and have a simple normal life. That was interesting that all that rock and roll life was not all great.
@@TheTheoldmaster the problem is that currently all the chemical ways to feel good come with a price as in ruining one's health, i dream of a day when feeling good isnt synonymous with destroying oneself.
I've been in recovery since 1986 with many ups and downs over the years I would not want to go back to my addiction prior to 1986. ZZ Top what an amazing band
Yep, most celebrities' private lives are played out in public... but not for ZZ Top! Outside of the music and the videos, I don't remember seeing anything else about these 3 guys at all. Their individual names were public knowledge. I remember thinking if they shaved and took off the dark glasses and hats, they could still go out in public and be anonymous. Nice to see them sharing what some of their struggles were. Some entertainers avoid that because they believe fans want the entertainment and the escape, not to go there and hear about real life problems! Anyway, it humanizes them.
lve seen them going back to the longhorn ballroom in the early 70s or the Bronco bowl. l cant remember now which one it was. l was around 9 and me and my friends that took lessons at valley view mall went to see them at our teachers pushing us to do so. l saw them probably 20 times after that 1st show.
That's new to me. To me he was always a sober God, but now I learn he has its own drug history. Glad he's still here and survived, he's one of my favorite drummers. If I go to heaven and God asks me about my fave drummers, there will be Frank Beard among the top three, even before Dave Grohl.
Am I the only one who finds it hilarious when talks about heroin (1:15)? And my goodness, I can't imagine shooting LSD as the first drug you've ever done. Glad he survived and overcame.
Many of us who were young in the 60's and 70's eventually struggled with drugs. We really did not have many examples of the destructive life they can lead you into. The beginning started with Jimmi Hendrix & Janice Joplin & Jim Morrison and so on....
Yep... I'm 72, a musician for years, dabbled in a few popular drugs way back in the day, mostly just a beer guy these days. At least I stayed away from the "hard drugs", although coke was fun back in the 80's, until I got hit with heart palpitations! I dropped that shit real quick... 😉
ZZ Top had quite a bit of good fortune. The fact that they took a couple years off in the 70's to rest and recharge was very rare. Most bands were worked to the bone back then as far as touring and recording.
HOLY SHIT .... Frank YOU are the GREAT DRUMMER...I always wondered why you NEVER SMILE on stage...Here are MY Favorite beats: It's Only Love; Pan Am Highway Blues; Nasty Dogs; Lovething, El Diablo, Ten Dollar Man, Thunderbird, PCH...yeah PCH...pure Chinese H??? Too much NOT ENOUGH? Frank can beat the SHIT out of that snare...I had NO IDEA you had such a fukin demon...I hope you feel well amigo
Dusty said PCH is about the Pacific Coast Highway. I was out on the coastline Getting a little shake Do it every day For mercy sake Sometime surf's up Sometimes it's flat Eatin' up asphalt Prowlin' like a tomcat Stunned at what I see Should I stay or should I leave? Too much, not enough P-C-H Too much, not enough P-C-H Feelin' kind of free By the deep blue sea A true blood blue sud Hangin' on me Want to head north But I might go south Can't make up my mind 'Cause I'm thinking like Brian I'm hangin' in and out I'm pullin' up 'cause it's about Too much, not enough P-C-H Too much, not enough P-C-H
Been rockin and rollin for 60 years and THIS documentary was soo cool and down the earth i think I watched it like 3 times in 2 days., and its a couple hours so that just speaks volumes of just how cool, REAL and down to earth these cats were. Plus I seen em 3 times in their prime in Arizona..Loved these cats ..good stuff God Bless Em
@@williamtobin7282Yeah man, I remember taking a bus from Milwaukee to Tampa in 77 I think and digging on some ZZ Top Fandango L.P. maybe and Gladys Knight and the Pips on a Greyhound bus I mean it was just crazy and in those days it was still tolerable the worst thing about the ride was the accommodations but everybody was cool I would not want to do that trip again today we have to be afraid all the people you might offend. heee. But yeah man ZZ Top has always been at the top of that list more than and now but always dug them and God bless Dusty Hill and I always really admired Frank Beard,Billy and Dusty. Peace
I just watched the Rockpalast 1980 gig where Frank is grooving like a Texan John Bonham. Hard to swallow he was taking heroin at the time and be able to perform like that.
had a laugh at the golden palomino....I am that generation...and every girl I ever knew....had a golden palomino statue...kinda a piece of nice ceramic pottery...whoever made those...bought an island in the bahamas
me thinks his original teeth perhaps didnt dig th H so much.... ive done massive amounts of drugs including shooting up an s ton of junk (i now have false teeth / implants myself), but ive never heard of anyone shooting acid before?
A rich acquaintance (RIP, Aids from needles,) went to a famous Texas rehab, where he met Frank Beard and Carole Burnett's daughter, (RIP.) Frank told the same stories back then, bragging about how much money he blew on the never-ending party.
Frank was super open and forthcoming with details about his life in this documentary - pity the same can't be said about Billy and Dusty, who kept the shades on, and just perpetuated the myths.
I think Billy probably was doing a lot of cocaine in 1980. Judging by how thin he was and the whack animation in performance,especially the 1980 Rockpalast concerst.
I've seen ZZ Top six times. I had no idea that any of them had drug problems. If you're that rich and famous, drugs are going to be there, and if you practice moderation, you can dabble in them, and walk away from them. But if you're weak, they'll run all over you. Having said that, this guy is an awesome drummer. He was perfect each time I saw him perform.
ZZTOP, like ACDC, were not the type of band to air their dirty laundry out in public.... different times for sure but they were professional and kept personal shit at home. One of the many things I liked about ACDC and ZZTOP.
@@bluesoddity2094 Both outstanding legendary bands with careers that spanned 45 - 50+ years. The amount of albums and classic songs written and recorded in that amount of time span fills a library shelf full. I loved both of them very much and still do.
It's not about being weak or strong. I don't gamble. I could easily walk away from a casino. If you love the way a drug feels more than the next person you will do more of it. If you don't like how alcohol makes you feel you aren't going to drink it and it doesn't make you a strong willed person for turning it down. And as far as moderation goes- everyone is different.
@Fazzat333 Calm down. Geesh. Lots of people who have drug or alcohol problems are still some of my favorite musicians, actors, etc. And you don't know me. Stop talking as though you do.
I tried snorting some stuff one time. All I got was a sneezing fit and a runny nose the rest of the day. The first and last time. No thanks. No drugs for me unless the doctor prescribes it.
Frank is the Dee Dee of ZZ, without the rough, all the bands out there would be like Cliff Richard or the kind of music your mums listen to, without the true grit, it would all be soooo bland.
@@hirampriggott1689 Joey wrote many of their best songs, and Tommy and Johnny wrote some good ones too. Dee Dee wasn't their only writer - all of them wrote songs - but yes Dee Dee wrote a lot of them. Did Frank Beard write any ZZ Top songs?
Great drummer, I didn't know how messed up he was but behind the kit he was a human metronome no matter what condition he was in. There are so many sober (and wasted!) drummers that can only dream of having his talent. Frank Beard has it, in a major way.
Too bad he wasted most of his talent on pointlessness.
@@kskip4242 u did as well Lol
@@Tube_0413 you have absolutely no way of knowing what I have and have not done.
Sounds about right to me.
His drumming was amazing till Eliminator which was a drum machine and the band never been the same.😞
They were such a closed shop as far as their private lives were concerned but its still a shock to hear about his struggles w drugs, glad he got himself right!!
He has amazing technique, he must have started when he was really young.
Huh😂
The first rule of "Drug Club" is... you don't talk about "Drug Club".
Frank's playing reminds me of Ringo Starr's playing in the Beatles... He plays tight, he doesn't overplay, and he is the perfect drummer for the band.
I agree wholeheartedly with that observation. I was just listening to "Heard it on the X" on the Bose system in the car, very loud, multiple times, because it is short track, and I love it. While Billy's playing is exceptional, and him and Dusty trading lines back and forth is awesome, Frank's drumming and cymbal playing in my opinion, is the icing on the cake for that song; and so many others. 1975 there with that song. Fast forward to 1983 and the beginning beat to "Gimme all your lovin" is unmistakable due to Frank's playing. Very much like Ringo, and another comes to mind in Charlie Watts.
A highly underratted drummer.
Very simple-like.
I’d say Frank is a way better drummer than Ringo 😊
yes but Ive never heard a band who didnt have the perfect drummer for their band.
He came over and met my wife and I in 89 or 90 . I met him through a friend that used to pinstripe ZZ Top’s guitars . We had a model car club and heard Frank collected model race cars. He stayed for over an hour looking at all the miniatures I had painted. He was just a down to earth person that was big into collecting. He said his wife doesn’t like it that he collects models. It was interesting to hear that from him. He was a stickler for detail and perfectionist in models. The only thing he mentioned about touring the world is their was no place as good as the United States. I know him in a completely different way then most people. If he read this comment he would remember who I am. He couldn’t forget the collection he saw.
Best songwriter in the trio. Wrote with feeling and originality. TEJAS is my personal fave ZZ TOP album.
I met him a few times after shows backstage. Was always tired and worn out but would always hang out for a couple minutes to talk to his fans.
You’re a hell of a drummer, Frank. Keep rocking! 👍🏻🙏🏻
He's kinda dead, so, there's that.
@@bobloblaw2958You're kinda brain dead, so there's that. Dusty, the bass player, died.
@@bobloblaw2958 ???
@@bobloblaw2958 youve no clue what ur talking about, there's that
The worst feeling is when you've been up all night and you hear the birds chirping around 4 in the morning and then the Sun starts coming up and then the Panic sets in
Man, I know that feeling oh too well. I used to call those birds Satan's ravens. I hated those chirping bastards
That really hits home.
that's every nite for me and im stone sober for many yrs however i love staying up all night
@@joejones9520Lol nice.
Absolute respect to Frank, and anyone else, who manages to kick the habits. Lost alot of friends to heroine, watched even more lose everything and everyone to heroine. Hope everyone manages to find peace and sobriety.
Looks like Frank spent all his money on teeth. 😁
@@JohnDoe-lc9yjI couldn’t stop staring at his teeth. They are way too perfect. Hypnotizing
Joan of Arc was a heroine... heroin is heroin. 😉
Hell of a Drummer.. Hell of Good Guy to Admit Truth .. Even When it's Bad .. God Bless You Guy's.. Love From Beaumont Texas!
I like that he doesn't give sugar coated bullshit.
Nope. He's completely straight up about it.
Everybody wants to feel good. It's easy getting in, but it's a hard way out.
Drugs are killing you that's for sure
Ain't that the truth
Frank Beard was a huge part of ZZ Top and a great drummer... As an addict myself, I can totally relate to Frank and all he can say regarding heroin especially... I am really glad and happy for you that you are moving forward with your addiction- thank you for your honesty Frank...
IS a huge part of ZZ Top. They're on tour now.
@@randycunningham7318 I meant “was” regarding the
the original ZZ Top line up of Billy, Dusty and Frarnk - the smoking hot and nasty power trio !👍!
ZZ MAIN ARCHITECT
I went to PDAP in 1979 at the fort bend chapter, location and the first person I met was Carol burnett's daughter carrie. She lived with Frank at the time and I rode to a meeting with them..👍🏻
You gotta love Frank.. the real deal and happens to be my neighbor.
Really?
@@Jenda-ld8dj Yup, but he lives on some acreage, so it’s not like we’re 30 feet apart. Frank has a pretty big spread.
@@Texasbluestunes Nice to know! Have a great day!
Billy Gibbons bay house was around the corner from ours in San Leon Bacliff
@@ZacTexC I used to live on 4th st in Bacliff! Went past his house many of times! San Leon is a place of hidden treasures! Just gotta know where to look!
Right on...honest and from the heart...one of the most underrated drummers in Rock...I liked dope too...I just did enough one day and that was enough I was done...I feel bad for the folks who can't shake it.
Me to , we learn from our mistakes
Late 70 early 80 still living in hell, once I became a proper junky. Now I just want to get everything straightened out so I can love again. I want to love myself again.
Sincerely hope that you succeed. 💪👌🤞
I got out 8 years ago. Please reach out to God.. the universe.. whatever you think is out there higher than yourself and beg for help. It's all fentanyl out there now. It's only a matter of time and Russian roulette. I promise you can do it.
Hell even go on Suboxone treatment. A lot of recovery programs tell you not to but it's a hell of a lot better than being poisoned by what's on the street
On snorting heroin “So fucking not cost efficient “. That line cracks me up. Lol.
One of the best interviews about drug addiction that I've heard to date. This gentleman speaks volumes about the effects of narcotics most accurately. Thanks to the poster of this video!
I never heard this man speak before. I was lucky enough to see ZZ Top live with Sweaty Teddy Nugent in 2003 Orlando Amway Arena Florida. With the one and only concert I went to him my dad. Billy, Frank and Rest In Peace You will be Missed MrDusty Hill.
What an honest man. Great interview, thanks for posting.
Love ya Frank! 8 of us are coming to see ya 8/25/23! Can’t wait.
A bit of a story about Frank. ZZ Top was playing in Ottawa. My brothers landlord always grew some of the best weed available in the world, period. Someone that was working with the band in Ottawa knew this fact. Frank and the worker showed up at my brothers landlords place, it was a duplex, and purchased some weed. After they left the landlord ran over to my brothers place to see if he had any ZZ Top albums. Of course, my brother did, and Franks face was in most of the liners of the albums, and it was indeed him that was there.
Realize this is common today, but the animation trivializes it. This isn’t a cartoon. This is a person’s life.
This is a beautiful video! He did what true addicts have to do....go away from everything for 30 days. I did the 30 day program at Harmony in Estes Park and I can tell you that it works. it just takes discipline to get in there and heal.
It's nothin to be proud till you get clean so why get started it started?
@@JackPeters-gq7qf Well, gotta get clean at some point. Every addict has to hit rock bottom and want help or that person will end up a memory.
Huge fan Frank! ✌🏼👏🏻
I've used in the past but nothing like the life of a rock star... When you love these kinda guys and there legend and their music you think how did they do it. Dam. 🤝
Got to appreciate his honesty here. “Heroin is fucking great! It’s like a vacation for the mind!” That’s actually pretty funny how he said that. Most junkies talk about how bad it is or was… you know they are lying about that though.
Hey Frank - those people who just sit at home and go to bed will never be great like you. All credit to you for beating additction AND being great - a feat not achieved by many.
But Frank said he really wanted to have that kind of life. Just sit at home and have a simple normal life. That was interesting that all that rock and roll life was not all great.
@@TheTheoldmaster the problem is that currently all the chemical ways to feel good come with a price as in ruining one's health, i dream of a day when feeling good isnt synonymous with destroying oneself.
Love the honesty. Loved ZZ Top and managed to see them.
I love Frank for many reasons….we both kicked drugs and we both love Scotty Cameron.
I've been in recovery since 1986 with many ups and downs over the years I would not want to go back to my addiction prior to 1986. ZZ Top what an amazing band
I only drink alcohol, a couple of beers, or a drink, and smoke weed
✌️☮️🖤
I love his honesty
Real performers real music....They came from the 50's....excellent musicians like Gene Vincent wrote bebopalula....real showmen.
I'd like to see more of this, it's extremely interesting.
Yep, most celebrities' private lives are played out in public... but not for ZZ Top! Outside of the music and the videos, I don't remember seeing anything else about these 3 guys at all. Their individual names were public knowledge. I remember thinking if they shaved and took off the dark glasses and hats, they could still go out in public and be anonymous. Nice to see them sharing what some of their struggles were. Some entertainers avoid that because they believe fans want the entertainment and the escape, not to go there and hear about real life problems! Anyway, it humanizes them.
I like when they say, "he died of a bad strain of Heroin", is there a good strain?...
I've always heard, tha only time you have a drug problem is when you cain't afford them. It's a big problem.
It's a much bigger problem if you get busted.
lve seen them going back to the longhorn ballroom in the early 70s or the Bronco bowl. l cant remember now which one it was. l was around 9 and me and my friends that took lessons at valley view mall went to see them at our teachers pushing us to do so. l saw them probably 20 times after that 1st show.
Great he is still around and is able to tell the story.
Best drummer in the business , and honest too
Honest to a fault, perhaps.
Loved and lost a lot of musicians to heroin, not just the drug but the monsters attached to it, they will own you..deplete you.🥀💔
That's new to me. To me he was always a sober God, but now I learn he has its own drug history. Glad he's still here and survived, he's one of my favorite drummers. If I go to heaven and God asks me about my fave drummers, there will be Frank Beard among the top three, even before Dave Grohl.
Anyone know where I can find the full version of this? I'm a big ZZTOP fan and I've never seen this.
I love ZZ Top.
success and temptations on the road have done so many in
stay strong frank.
Frank I Can relate, Just wanted to be able to sit and watch TV like a normal person !!!
Am I the only one who finds it hilarious when talks about heroin (1:15)? And my goodness, I can't imagine shooting LSD as the first drug you've ever done. Glad he survived and overcame.
straight and human and thank you
Many of us who were young in the 60's and 70's eventually struggled with drugs. We really did not have many examples of the destructive life they can lead you into. The beginning started with Jimmi Hendrix & Janice Joplin & Jim Morrison and so on....
*Elvis
Yep... I'm 72, a musician for years, dabbled in a few popular drugs way back in the day, mostly just a beer guy these days. At least I stayed away from the "hard drugs", although coke was fun back in the 80's, until I got hit with heart palpitations! I dropped that shit real quick... 😉
Everyone's always known the dangers. To say otherwise is to fool oneself
Well..Frank sure made a good comeback getting cleaned up and has a net worth of 60 million
He's damned lucky to have lived through it.
ZZ Top had quite a bit of good fortune. The fact that they took a couple years off in the 70's to rest and recharge was very rare. Most bands were worked to the bone back then as far as touring and recording.
Too bad you can't take it with ya. Druggies aren't known for longevity... 🤷
Frank looked pretty relaxed the last time I saw ZZ Top. He appeared to be falling asleep and bored out of his mind. Still played perfect though.
HOLY SHIT .... Frank YOU are the GREAT DRUMMER...I always wondered why you NEVER SMILE on stage...Here are MY Favorite beats: It's Only Love; Pan Am Highway Blues; Nasty Dogs; Lovething, El Diablo, Ten Dollar Man, Thunderbird, PCH...yeah PCH...pure Chinese H??? Too much NOT ENOUGH?
Frank can beat the SHIT out of that snare...I had NO IDEA you had such a fukin demon...I hope you feel well amigo
Most musicians don’t smile much on stage because they are concentrating
Dusty said PCH is about the Pacific Coast Highway.
I was out on the coastline
Getting a little shake
Do it every day
For mercy sake
Sometime surf's up
Sometimes it's flat
Eatin' up asphalt
Prowlin' like a tomcat
Stunned at what I see
Should I stay or should I leave?
Too much, not enough P-C-H
Too much, not enough P-C-H
Feelin' kind of free
By the deep blue sea
A true blood blue sud
Hangin' on me
Want to head north
But I might go south
Can't make up my mind
'Cause I'm thinking like Brian
I'm hangin' in and out
I'm pullin' up 'cause it's about
Too much, not enough P-C-H
Too much, not enough P-C-H
It doesn't dawn on people that Heroin®️©️, makes you feel young again, THAT'S what's so addictive about it.
No, it makes you feel GOOD.
Lots of people don't feel good.....so heroin will always be out there.
Please, Sister Morphine, turn my nightmares into dreams
Wise man; knew he had a bad problem and did something positive about it
Love you Brother…a fellow Drummer 🥁
Frank is the man
"I'm going into a 30 day program"
"Alright, take as long as you need"
Lol
Addiction is hell.
My very first show was ZZ TOP 1985 Kemper Arena, KCMO
There's a video on TH-cam of REO Speedwagon just kicking major ass at that arena around that time, did you go to that one as well?
@@doninmichigan No. Would have liked that tho. ☺️🇨🇦🥞
Amazing he's still alive thank God
Frank Beard has the chops no doubt
Good for him
What's the name of the documentary this clip is taken from?
Little old band from Texas its on Netflix
@@alexgallardo9149 Thank you!
Great documentary and well worth a watch
Been rockin and rollin for 60 years and THIS documentary was soo cool and down the earth i think I watched it like 3 times in 2 days., and its a couple hours so that just speaks volumes of just how cool, REAL and down to earth these cats were. Plus I seen em 3 times in their prime in Arizona..Loved these cats ..good stuff
God Bless Em
@@williamtobin7282Yeah man, I remember taking a bus from Milwaukee to Tampa in 77 I think and digging on some ZZ Top Fandango L.P. maybe and Gladys Knight and the Pips on a Greyhound bus I mean it was just crazy and in those days it was still tolerable the worst thing about the ride was the accommodations but everybody was cool I would not want to do that trip again today we have to be afraid all the people you might offend. heee. But yeah man ZZ Top has always been at the top of that list more than and now but always dug them and God bless Dusty Hill and I always really admired Frank Beard,Billy and Dusty.
Peace
I just watched the Rockpalast 1980 gig where Frank is grooving like a Texan John Bonham. Hard to swallow he was taking heroin at the time and be able to perform like that.
had a laugh at the golden palomino....I am that generation...and every girl I ever knew....had a golden palomino statue...kinda a piece of nice ceramic pottery...whoever made those...bought an island in the bahamas
Doesn't matter who you are, how famous or how much money you have, it you want to get clean and sober, the decision starts with YOU!
me thinks his original teeth perhaps didnt dig th H so much.... ive done massive amounts of drugs including shooting up an s ton of junk (i now have false teeth / implants myself), but ive never heard of anyone shooting acid before?
Ironic Dusty worried about Frank and who is still alive. ?
God takes care of Alcoholics and Drug addicts trust me most will out live YOU
Love them dudes 🎶
A rich acquaintance (RIP, Aids from needles,) went to a famous Texas rehab, where he met Frank Beard and Carole Burnett's daughter, (RIP.) Frank told the same stories back then, bragging about how much money he blew on the never-ending party.
ZZ Top’s drummers name is Beard, Frank Beard. How appropriate.
Sure you find the remedy in your music, we miss you a lot! Get well soon! ❤
is name is Frank Beard, yet, he's the only one in ZZ Top who DIDN'T have a beard! WTF IS THIS WORLD COMING TO? HAS EVERYBODY GONE CRAZY?😵
His name makes up for it...
dusty called him brother😢
Frank was super open and forthcoming with details about his life in this documentary - pity the same can't be said about Billy and Dusty, who kept the shades on, and just perpetuated the myths.
I think Billy probably was doing a lot of cocaine in 1980. Judging by how thin he was and the whack animation in performance,especially the 1980 Rockpalast concerst.
😢
Probably just believed in keeping their personal lives to themselves.
I don't do drugs. But I like the. Honesty. Of people. And. Things. Happen in real life
where is part 3 ??
Seems extremely candid Thx frank love you guys
Thank you for posting, I'm glad this man rebuilt himself from the inside!
Done my fair share of drugs had not heard anything about zztop d😅 drugs glad he is clean now
WTF? What a video CLIP....It cut right when it was getting somewhere...
Best looking drummer on the planet hands down
Not any more - wrinkled, false teeth....
Was..
I've seen ZZ Top six times. I had no idea that any of them had drug problems. If you're that rich and famous, drugs are going to be there, and if you practice moderation, you can dabble in them, and walk away from them. But if you're weak, they'll run all over you. Having said that, this guy is an awesome drummer. He was perfect each time I saw him perform.
ZZTOP, like ACDC, were not the type of band to air their dirty laundry out in public.... different times for sure but they were professional and kept personal shit at home. One of the many things I liked about ACDC and ZZTOP.
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Both outstanding legendary bands with careers that spanned 45 - 50+ years. The amount of albums and classic songs written and recorded in that amount of time span fills a library shelf full. I loved both of them very much and still do.
"Weak" huh !? You've never been addicted to heroin,,you wouldn't know.
It's not about being weak or strong. I don't gamble. I could easily walk away from a casino. If you love the way a drug feels more than the next person you will do more of it. If you don't like how alcohol makes you feel you aren't going to drink it and it doesn't make you a strong willed person for turning it down. And as far as moderation goes- everyone is different.
@Fazzat333 Calm down. Geesh. Lots of people who have drug or alcohol problems are still some of my favorite musicians, actors, etc. And you don't know me. Stop talking as though you do.
Straight up.
Frank’s not a team player his last name is Beard and he didn’t even have a beard. The other guys did.
Wow now I feel bad for supporting Franks drug habit for all those years
I bet if that man Frank Beard got some drum lessons he could be famous.
he just liked it
My dad said ,"Don't take dope!"
I didn't take drugs.
Listen to your dad.
Looks like a character off of "Team America"...😮
Clapton- always the class act, even when it came to doing his drugs.
in efficient ? how about make making a pin-cushion of you body ?
@@mrpentium I have a 10" dick
Injecting LSD? That'll make you a "seeker"!
We live very close to Lake Amistad.
So, you have lived the song Mexican Blackbird?
Man, investing that $72k back then would be a nice fortune today. Think he realizes that now.
I tried snorting some stuff one time. All I got was a sneezing fit and a runny nose the rest of the day. The first and last time. No thanks. No drugs for me unless the doctor prescribes it.
Strange to think it was safer to be an addict in 60s-70s because the drugs were better
I never heard of ZZZ Tops drug issues.
Frank is the Dee Dee of ZZ, without the rough, all the bands out there would be like Cliff Richard or the kind of music your mums listen to, without the true grit, it would all be soooo bland.
Dee Dee was the mind of the Ramones. He wrote the songs, but his heroin addiction got the best of him.
@@hirampriggott1689 Joey wrote many of their best songs, and Tommy and Johnny wrote some good ones too. Dee Dee wasn't their only writer - all of them wrote songs - but yes Dee Dee wrote a lot of them. Did Frank Beard write any ZZ Top songs?
Lucky Lips.
@@ThaiThom Don't know, but he was the one without a beard. At least he had the name... 😉
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