today we're taking a moment to honor and remember one of the true Legends in R&B and Soul music Frankie Beverly who sadly passed away at the age of 77 his contributions to music and culture are immeasurable and we want to reflect on his Incredible Journey and how his Timeless hits will continue to resonate with us all born Stanley Howard Beverly on December 6th 1946 in Philadelphia Frankie Beverly's musical Roots started early in the 19 1960s he formed dwop and soul groups but it wasn't until the 1970s when he moved to San Francisco and formed maze that his legacy truly began with a unique Fusion of Soul Funk and smooth R&B Beverly became a voice that defined a generation Marvin Gay another musical giant played a pivotal role in Frankie Beverly's success after noticing Ma's Talent gay invited them to tour as his opening act this exposure was life changing for the band leading to the release of their self-titled debut album in 1977 Maze featuring Frankie Beverly hits like golden time of day and Joy and Pain solidified them as icons in the world of R&B of course we can't talk about Frankie Beverly without mentioning his most iconic song Before I Let Go released in 1981 this track became an Anthem for celebrations family reunions and cookouts across Generations its infectious Rhythm and Unforgettable Melody brought people together beyon even honored the classic with her own version in 2019 introducing it to a new audience fans are taking to social media to express their grief and gratitude tweets and posts are filled with stories of how Frankie Beverly's music brought joy and unity to their family gatherings one user wrote for as long as the Holy Ghost breathes life into our families your music and Legacy will live on on September 11th 2024 Frankie Beverly passed away at the age of 77 his family confirmed the news via an Instagram post asking for privacy as they grieve this immense loss fans from all over the world are paying tribute sharing how his music shaped their lives Frankie's passing is more than just the loss of a musical icon it's a moment that marks the end of an era in R&B cookouts won't be the same without his music as one fan put it thank you Frankie for bringing our families together and blessing us with joy though Frankie Beverly is no longer with us his music will continue to live on tracks like Joy and Pain and Before I Let Go will keep bringing smiles to faces and his influence on the music industry will never be forgotten we can honor his memory by continuing to share his songs dance to his Beats and keep his legacy alive rest in peace Frankie Beverly and thank you for all the incredible memories