Frankie Beverly

Frankie Beverly
Frankie Beverly
	Beverly in 2002
Background information
Birth name	Howard Stanley Beverly
Born	December 6, 1946; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	September 10, 2024 (aged 77)
Genres	R&B; soul; funk; Philadelphia Soul;
Occupations	Singer; musician; songwriter; record producer;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; piano;
Years active	1963–2024
Formerly of	Maze

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.

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

[Larkin80-1] Colin Larkin, ed. (2003). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Eighties Music (Third ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 331/2. ISBN 1-85227-969-9.

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