Frankie Beverly
Frankie Beverly | |
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Beverly in 2002 | |
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| Born | Howard Stanley Beverly December 6, 1946 |
| Died | September 10, 2024 (aged 77) |
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| 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. 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.