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Join us for a night of remembrance as we celebrate the life and legacy of Frankie Beverly beloved singer, songwriter, musician and performer. We'll be playing the best of Frankie Beverly and Maze and sharing some fun facts about his life and career. Please come through and pay your respects to the God Father of the Black Community.
Frankie Beverly (born Howard Beverly; December 6, 1946 – September 10, 2024) 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. Beverly was the band's writer, producer, and lead singer. He was known for his distinctive smooth baritone voice and charismatic stage presence. The All-Music Guide wrote, “Frankie Beverly and Maze may be the ultimate urban contemporary group, much more soulful and funkier than many of their counterparts. Beverly was born Howard Stanley Beverly on December 6, 1946, but changed his name to Frankie in honor of his idol Frankie Lymon.” Although the group has never won major awards, they continue to attract sold-out audiences giving them the title “best kept secret in the industry”. After 50 years of performances and shows, Beverly performed his final concert in Philadelphia at the Dell Music Center, where Beverly had performed for decades.
Beverly’s signature style, with his soothing vocals and sophisticated musicianship, garnered a loyal fan base that continues to thrive. Despite never achieving massive commercial success, Frankie Beverly and Maze remain icons of classic soul music.
Beverly was born in Philadelphia and began singing gospel music as a schoolboy in a local church. He grew up in the East Germantown section of the city and was a graduate of the now defunct Germantown High School.
Beverly's onstage attire (all-white custom-designed and made casual clothing, including slacks, a long-sleeved shirt, and a baseball cap) became his signature dress style over the years. It was a tradition for the audience to wear all white to the concerts in honor of the group.
Beverly died on September 10, 2024, at the age of 77.
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