Frankie Beverly has died at 77, his family shared in a statement.
The soul music world is mourning the loss of one of its pioneers, Frankie Beverly, who has passed away at the age of 77. His family announced his death in a statement on Tuesday, September 11, saying, “He lived his life with pure soul, as one would say, and for us, no one did it better.”
Born Howard Stanley Beverly, Frankie rose to fame in the 1960s, becoming part of bands such as The Blenders and The Butlers before forming the renowned group Maze. From hit songs like “Before I Let Go” to “Happy Feelin’s,” the Philadelphia native made a lasting impact on the soul music genre.
The Beverly family shared the news of his passing on Instagram, stating, “Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience.
