Frankie Beverly, known for his work with the band Maze, has recently passed away at the age of 77 from unknown causes. Although detailed information about his personal life remains undisclosed, it is known that he was the father of his son, Anthony Beverly.
Anthony Beverly followed in his father's footsteps, pursuing a career in music as the co-founder of the Brantera Music Group Inc. He joined his father for a few concerts in the past and had shared glimpses of the same through social media.
Frankie Beverly's family took to his official Instagram account to pay tribute to him, where they added two photos, including a black-and-white picture where Frankie is seen smiling. The family had the song "Love is the Key" by Maze playing in the background.
The singer's family stated that they are currently processing the loss they experienced due to his sudden passing, and they requested everyone to respect their privacy at this time. They continued by saying:
"This period for is one of healing, and your respect for our need for solitude is appreciated as we honor the memory of our beloved Howard Stanley Beverly known to the world as Frankie Beverly. 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."
Frankie Beverly's son Anthony- Career and other details
Anthony Beverly has gained recognition over the years for his work in the music world. According to Aquarian Drumheads, he co-founded Brantera Music Group Inc. Heather Nelson-Beverly, an entertainment attorney and Beverly's wife, holds the same position in the company.
Beverly has been involved in music since childhood, playing drums. He toured with Maze, his father Frankie Beverly's band, and contributed to some of their well-received albums.
In 2020, Anthony Beverly released a compilation album called Silk Soul Music…An All-Star Tribute to Maze, which was a celebration of his father's work over the years.
In an interview with Essence magazine that year, he mentioned that the project had been essential because it was important for everyone to comprehend the work carried out by his father and his band. He also recalled the time he spent with Frankie Beverly and said:
"My fondest memory with my father is spending every summer of my childhood on the road with him. I saw and learned so much about music and how he did his thing. It was incredible to see the audience's reaction show after show and year after year. There's always been magic between him, the band and the audience."
He is also active on Instagram, with over 1,500 followers, and most of his posts feature his family and friends.
Anthony's father had been active in the music industry since 1963. Although he was renowned as the founder of Maze, he also established a group called The Blenders, which did not succeed. Maze released eight albums during their successful career.