The untimely death of iconic R&B and soul singer Frankie Beverly has rocked the music industry, with fans and musicians alike expressing their condolences online. Born Howard Beverly, he famously founded Maze in 1970 and went on to release a string of notable classics. “Joy and Pain,” “I Wanna Thank You,” and “We Are One” are just a handful of the records that have resonated with generations. However, the most widely recognized and adored single is arguably “Before I Let Go.” The platinum-selling hit was released in 1981 and has since become synonymous with togetherness and Black functions. Sadly, he passed away on September 10th, with his loved ones announcing it the following day in a Facebook statement . “He lived his life with pure soul as one would say, and for us, no one did it better. He lived for his music, family, and friends. Love one another as he would want that for us all,” part of the status read. The statement signed “The Beverly Family” offered no insight into...
