Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away, his family announced on Instagram Wednesday.

Frankie Beverly, 77, the soul singer who was raised in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, has died. He had an enduring career that stretched over five decades that included much-loved hits such as “Joy and Pain” and “Before I Let Go.”

Born Howard Stanley Beverly on Dec. 6, 1946, in Philadelphia, Frankie was raised in North Philadelphia where he was influenced by the doo-wop music of the 1950s and ’60s. He changed his name to Frankie after the lead singer of Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers.

Music fans around the world have reason to mourn on Wednesday as legendary R&B artist, songwriter and producer Frankie Beverly has died. He was 77 years old. On Wednesday morning, Beverly's family announced the founder of the funk and soul band Maze -- who was born Howard Stanley Beverly -- passed away the day before.

Legendary R&B artist and Philadelphia native, Frankie Beverly, has passed, his family announced on social media Thursday morning. He was 77 years old.

Legendary R&B singer Frankie Beverly, who was born in Philadelphia, has died at the age of 77, according to an announcement from his family on his Instagram page.

Hollywood tributes are pouring in after the news of Frankie Beverly’s passing hit the internet on this week. The beloved singer-songwriter of the band Maze reportedly passed away on Sept. 10 at the age of 77.

Legendary R&B artist and Philadelphia native, Frankie Beverly, has passed, his family announced. He was 77 years old.

It’s hard to let go of the man who was applauded by audiences around the world. For the cousins of singer and songwriter Frankie Beverly, he was the man who applauded the songs of their lives. The day after representatives announced Beverly was dead,

Frankie Beverly has passed away at the age of 77, writes James Jackson for The Philadelphia Tribune. Beverly was best known as founding member and lead