In the long and storied history of Philadelphia music, the name Howard “Frankie” Beverly belongs at the very top.
For almost six decades, Beverly and his band Maze amassed a global, cult-like following which made them one of the most successful touring R&B bands of all time. Beverly’s one-of-a-kind baritone voice, along with his signature hat and white outfit, made him a transcendent figure beloved by multiple generations of music lovers. The city of Philadelphia region and the world at large suffered a significant loss with Beverly’s passing on September 10.
After the news of Beverly’s passing became public, tributes poured in appreciating the timelessness of his music and the quality of his character…