Beloved musician Frankie Beverly has died three months shy of what would be his 78th birthday. The Beverly family made the announcement on his Instagram page, listing the entertainer’s date of passing Sept. 10. The family expressed that they are “ Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience,” and asked the public for privacy while “ navigating feelings of sorrow, reflection, and remembrance.”
Beverly, born Howard Stanley Beverly, is known for producing and performing the infectious soundtrack to African American barbecues, baby showers, cookouts, weddings, repasts, and other family gatherings. The “We Are One” crooner is also know for his spirit of love and unity as evidence in songs like “Happy Feelin’s.” The family encouraged his fan base to “ Love one another as he would want that for us all.”
On March 22, Atlanta rolled out the carpet for an R&B GOAT. Beverly received Atlanta’s highest honor at the close of his farewell performance in the peach city. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet joined Beverly onstage to present a Proclamation, recognizing him for his decades-long Black excellence . The honor was met with a standing ovation and “Go Frankie, Go Frankie” chants from his jubilant supporters.