Frankie Beverly, soul singer and founder of the band Maze, dies | News

MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Frankie Beverly, the legendary soul singer and songwriter known for his time with the funk band Maze, has died.

He was 77.

His death was announced by his family on Wednesday in a Facebook post, which said:

“Grief over the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience. During this time as we grapple with feelings of grief, reflection, and remembrance, we politely ask for privacy and understanding so that we have the space to grieve in our own ways. This time is a time 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.

He lived his life with pure soul, as you would say, and for us, no one did it better. He lived for his music, his family and his friends.

Love one another as he would want us all to love you.

Howard Stanley Beverly aka Frankie Beverly

6.12.46 – 10.9.24

The Beverly Family”

Beverly, whose real name was Howard Stanley Beverly, formed the band Maze, which had major hits including “Before I Let Go.” His family said he died on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

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