The renowned Philadelphia R&B singer Frankie Beverly dies yesterday at the age of 77. His passing occurred on Monday, September 10, according to his family’s Instagram announcement. The family withheld information about his passing and asked for privacy.
Born Howard Stanley Beverly, he started his musical career as a church soloist and was raised in the East Germantown district of Philadelphia. He performed as a singer with “The Silhouettes” in his adolescence before starting “The Blenders.” In Philadelphia, Beverly founded the group “Raw Soul” in 1970; it subsequently changed its name to “Frankie Beverly and Maze.” Their early success was greatly influenced by Marvin Gaye, who also recommended changing the name.
Beverly was well-known as Frankie Beverly and Maze’s lead vocalist, songwriter, and producer. “Frankie Beverly Way” is the name of a street in East Germantown that was given to him in May. “Everyone who knows music knows that Philadelphia is a music town, and Frankie has made such a contribution,” stated council member Cindy Bass. Songs like “Before I Let Go,” “Joy and Pain,” and “Happy Feelin’s” by Frankie Beverly and Maze became essential to Black community celebrations of culture. “Before I Let Go” was a cover by Beyoncé from her 2019 live album “Homecoming.”
The band’s “I Wanna Thank You Farewell Tour” came to an end earlier this summer, with their last performances held in North Philadelphia’s Dell Music Center.Beverly was honored on stage by Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who gave him a bouquet of flowers. “His timeless music, his powerful words, and his lasting impact,” Hurts said in expressing his sympathies for X. I am heartbroken to learn of this incident. My thoughts and prayers are with the Beverly family and all of Frankie’s admirers worldwide! His influence will endure eternally. Peace be with you, dear friend. “Long live, Frankie.”
Beverly was honored by other well-known people as well, including Magic Johnson, Patti LaBelle, and Questlove from The Roots. Beverly’s music elicited strong relationships, as Philadelphia DJ Patty Jackson noted, saying, “His music linked. Consider the lines, “You’re going to have joy,” from “Joy and Pain,” which he authored. There will be anguish for you.
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