{"id":33919,"date":"2024-09-11T17:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T17:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radiantmedia.io\/?p=33919"},"modified":"2024-09-11T17:37:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T17:37:38","slug":"frankie-beverly-lead-singer-of-maze-dies-at-77","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/34.197.49.85\/?p=33919","title":{"rendered":"Frankie Beverly, Lead Singer Of Maze, Dies At 77"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Frankie Beverly, the popular frontman of the soul\/funk band Maze, has died, according to a statement released by his family on Wednesday (September 11). The reason of death has not been revealed.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The heartbreaking statement was posted on Instagram by the group’s official account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It reads: Grieving the death of a loved one is a very personal and emotional experience. During this time, while we navigate feelings of loss, reflection, and recollection, we respectfully request privacy and understanding, allowing us to grieve in our own manner. This is a healing phase for us, and we appreciate your understanding of our need for privacy as we remember our beloved Howard Stanley Beverly, also known as Frankie Beverly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He lived his life with a pure soul, as the saying goes, and no one did it better for us. He lived for music, family, and friends. Love one another, as he would want us to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A post shared by Frankie Beverly And Maze -(Maze Honoring Frankie Beverly) (@frankiebeverlyandmaze)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beverly sung in various groups in his birthplace of Philadelphia as a teenager before embarking on his legendary musical career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beverly finally founded the Butlers after finding the proper group of musicians and releasing their first breakthrough single, “If That’s What You Wanted” in 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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