Frankie Beverly

Frankie Beverly
Beverly in 2002
Beverly in 2002
Background information
Birth nameHoward Stanley Beverly
Born(1946-12-06)December 6, 1946
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 10, 2024(2024-09-10) (aged 77)
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active1963–2024
Formerly ofMaze

Howard Stanley Beverly (December 6, 1946 – September 10, 2024), known as Frankie Beverly, was an American singer, songwriter, and producer known primarily for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze.[1] He formed Maze, originally called Raw Soul, in his hometown of Philadelphia in 1970. After moving to San Francisco and an introduction to Marvin Gaye, Maze later released nine Gold albums and created a large and devoted following.

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (2003). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Eighties Music (Third ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 331/2. ISBN 1-85227-969-9.