The legendary Frankie Beverly—an indelible singer-songwriter whose music has uplifted Black folks for decades—died on Sept. 10 at the age of 77. The musician, who was born Howard Stanley Beverly, spent his career making joyous anthems that have become staples at family gatherings and social events.
His family shared the news of his death on social media but did not disclose the location or details of how he died. In honor of his legacy, here’s a list of the most memorable covers of Maze & Frankie Beverly songs.