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Maze Frontman Frankie Beverly Dead at 77

Frankie Beverly is dead. The Maze frontman has died at age 77.

During this time, as we are navigating feelings of sorrow, reflection, and remembrance we kindly ask for privacy and understanding, allowing us the space to grieve in our own way. Also doubling as Maze’s writer and producer, Beverly was the lead force behind a string of memorable R&B hits and fan faves that through the years became cultural and generational backdrops for many family barbecues, reunions and parties. 1 singles “Back in Stride” and “Can’t Get Over You” and, of course, “Before I Go.” That 1981 hit took center stage again in 2019 when Beyoncé lovingly covered the song and included it as a bonus track on her Homecoming: The Live Album.

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