Famous American R&B singer, Frankie Beverly is dead. He died on Tuesday at the age of 77. His family announced the news of his death on his official Instagram account.
“Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deep and emotional experience. During this time, as we are navigating feelings of sorrow, reflection, and remembrance we ask for privacy and understanding, allowing us the space to grieve in our own way.
“This period is one of healing, and your respect for our need for solitude is appreciated as we honor the memory of our beloved Howard Stanley Beverly known to the world as Frankie Beverly.”
The family has not disclosed the details surrounding Beverly’s passing, as they have requested privacy during this challenging period.
Beverly’s music career began at a young age when he performed as a soloist in church while growing up in the East Germantown area of Philadelphia. During his teenage years, he was part of a music ensemble named “The Silhouettes” before establishing his own doo-wop group called “The Blenders.”
In 1970, he founded “Raw Soul” in Philadelphia, which eventually evolved into the renowned “Frankie Beverly and Maze.” Beverly later relocated to San Francisco and collaborated with the legendary Marvin Gaye, as stated on Beverly’s website.
“The Motown master would take the group under his wing and it was Gaye who suggested the group change their name. Frankie Beverly and Maze was born,” the website read.
Beverly was the lead singer, songwriter, producer and founder of the band Frankie Beverly and Maze.