Frankie Beverly

December 6, 2024

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

Howard Beverly, or Frankie Beverly, was born on December 6, 1946, in Pennsylvania, the United States. He is a vocalist, composer, lyricist, and producer who has performed more than 100 nights every year for more than half a century. He has enjoyed a long and successful career, and has played for various bands. He has sold millions of records and, despite not releasing new music in more than two decades, continues to sell out concert venues. His smooth voice and charming stage presence set him apart. Celebrate this iconic singer’s special day.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Howard Beverly

Nickname:

Frankie

Birth date:

December 6, 1946

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

Height:

5' 7"

Relationship Status:

In a relationship

Net Worth:

$4 million

Background

Frankie Beverly needs no introduction; his fans love him for his soulful music, happy demeanor, and signature all-white attire. He is a highly respected musician who has created a cult following over decades. Much of his fan base consists of loyal fans who have been with him for a long time. Beverly was born on December 6, 1946, in Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, U.S. He has an African-American ethnicity.

As a child, Beverly would sing gospels in the church. He joined his first band when he was 13, and formed an acapella group called The Blenders, at 16. However, his father wanted him to pursue a more traditional and financially rewarding career, so he prompted him to reconsider his choice. However, Beverly was adamant and did not give up on his decision to pursue music. In 1970, he formed a band, Raw Soul, and moved to the San Francisco area in California with his bandmates. There, they struggled to get shows until they got to meet Marvin Gaye, who gave Beverly and his band the much-needed financial backing and also introduced them to his contacts in the music industry.

In 1976, Beverly’s band, Maze, which was earlier known as Raw Soul, released its debut album, “Maze featuring Frankie Beverly,” which was a chart-buster and sold more than five million copies. In 2012, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Black Entertainment Television (B.E.T.). Beverly has a son Anthony, who is also a musician. His signature style of all-white attire has become such a hit that even the audience wears white to his concerts to honor him.

Career timeline

1959

He Joins a Band

Beverly becomes a member of the music band, The Silhouettes.

1963

His Own Band

Beverly brings musicians together to form The Butlers, which also becomes the first group he records music with.

1970

His Second Band

Along with six other musicians, he forms Raw Soul, which later becomes Maze.

1977

The Debut Album of Maze

“Maze featuring Frankie Beverly,” the band’s debut album, is a hit.

2009

A Tribute Album

His son, who is also a member of Maze, pays tribute to him through an album titled “Silky Soul Music...an All-Star Tribute to Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly.”

Why We Love Frankie Beverly

He is passionate
Beverly once performed at an event and sang every song despite having throat troubles. He is dedicated and passionate about his work. Giving excuses and taking shortcuts are not a part of his work ethic.
He performs at charity events
Beverly believes in charity and has performed at several charity events. He once headlined a concert, Habitat for Humanity, which was organized with the intent to provide housing for the poor.
He is keen on politics
Beverly enjoys discussing politics and current news. He also encourages people to participate in politics and cast their votes. He supports Joe Biden.

5 Surprising Facts

A friend of Beyonce
He has known pop star Beyonce since she was a teenager and even allowed her to perform his song at Coachella.
The story of his name
He took his childhood idol, Frankie Lymon’s name, whom he admired much.
The logo of his band
The logo of the band Maze is a hand with six fingers and a thumb, wherein Beverly represents the thumb.
His favorite music and musicians
Beverly is a big fan of jazz music; Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, and Charlie Parker are some of his favorite musicians.
He is unimpressed by hip-hop
Although he has nothing against hip-hop, this genre of music does not impress him.

Frankie Beverly FAQs

Did Maze win a Grammy?

No, Maze has never won a Grammy, and Beverly has never been bothered about it.

Why does Frankie Beverly wear white??

Beverly used to wear a wide range of colors, but when he realized that his audience noticed when he didn’t wear white, he picked white as his signature color.