From one Philadelphia icon to another, Jalen Hurts is paying tribute to the life and legacy of music legend Frankie Beverly, who died at the age of 77 this week.
Philadelphia is mourning the loss of one of the city's very own music legends, Frankie Beverly, who has died at the age of 77.The family of the R&B singer, best known as the founder and frontman of the band Maze, announced his death in a social media post on Wednesday, asking for privacy.Tributes have since poured in for the legendary singer from fellow artists, fans, and another Philadelphia icon - Jalen Hurts.
In a recent interview, Hurts talked about his love for Beverly, calling him one of his favorite artists.MORE HEADLINES:Born on December 6, 1946, in Philadelphia, Beverly's musical career began in the 1960s with his doo-wop group, The Blenders. In the early 1970s, Beverly relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area and formed Maze. In 1977, Maze released their debut album, Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, which included the hits "Happy Feelin’s" and "While I'm Alone.
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