Franky beverly biography
Franky beverly biography
Frankie Beverly (1946–2024), R&B singer and founder of Maze...
Frankie Beverly
American singer (–)
Musical artist
Howard Stanley Beverly (December 6, – September 10, ), known as Frankie Beverly, was an American singer, songwriter, and producer known primarily for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze.[1] He formed Maze, originally called Raw Soul, in his hometown of Philadelphia in After moving to San Francisco and an introduction to Marvin Gaye, Maze later released nine Gold albums and created a large and devoted following.
Early life and career
Howard Stanley Beverly was born in Philadelphia[1] and began singing gospel music as a schoolboy in a local church.[2] He grew up in the East Germantown section of the city and was a graduate of the now defunct Germantown High School.[2]
As a teenager, he formed The Blenders, a short-lived a cappelladoo-wop group that was influenced by The Dells, The Moonglows, and The Del Vikings.
After the group dissolved, he started The Butlers in (whi