In a heartfelt statement shared on the band’s social media, his family expressed their grief: “Grieving the loss of a loved one is deeply personal. During this time, we ask for privacy as we navigate our sorrow and honor the memory of our beloved Howard Stanley Beverly, known to the world as Frankie Beverly.” They added, “He lived his life with pure soul, and for us, no one did it better.”
Born in Philadelphia, Beverly began his musical journey singing in church and later formed his own doo-wop group, The Blenders. In 1970, he founded Maze, initially named Raw Soul, which caught the attention of Marvin Gaye and led to a successful career with hits like “Joy and Pain,” “Golden Time of Day,” and “We Are One.”
Beyoncé famously covered “Before I Let Go” in her 2019 concert film "Homecoming," a moment Beverly called “one of the high points” of his life. Beverly continued to tour for decades, receiving the BET Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, and retired earlier this year.
No cause of death has been disclosed. Beverly’s legacy lives on through his music, which continues to bring joy and unity to people around the world.
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