Frank Beard (musician) member of ZZ Top not sporting a long beard (as Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill do). Beard was married to Catherine Alexander from April 1978 to July 1981, when they divorced. He married Debbie Meredith in November 1982. They remain married and have three children. Beard resides in Richmond, Texas, where he owns and operates the Double Z Ranch. He is a scratch golfer, known locally for participation in tournaments and community events. Before joining ZZ Top, Beard was a member of a fake version of the British band The Zombies and The Outlaws with fellow ZZ Top member Dusty
Beard philosopher in this era, having a beard and its condition indicated their commitment to live in accord with their philosophy. Professional airline pilots are required to be clean shaven to facilitate a tight seal with auxiliary oxygen masks. However, some airlines have recently lifted such bans in light of modern studies. Similarly, firefighters may also be prohibited from full beards to obtain a proper seal with SCBA equipment. This restriction is also fairly common in the oil & gas industry for the same reason in locations where hydrogen sulfide gas is a common danger. Other jobs may prohibit beards as