John Legend, other stars react to Frankie Beverly's death: 'His music will live on'

Frankie Beverly , founder of the soul-funk band Maze, has died. He was 77.

His family announced his death on the official Frankie Beverly and Maze Facebook page Wednesday. The "Before I Let Go" singer was a longtime headliner of Cincinnati Music Festival . Beverly last performed at the festival in 2019 in front of a crowd of 37,500 people.

Musicians nationwide, including performers with connections to Ohio, reacted to the news.

John Legend , a Grammy-winning singer and Springfield native, posted a photo of Beverly on Instagram writing, "Let’s celebrate the life and work of the great Frankie Beverly. What I love about being an artist is that our work leaves a legacy that outlives our time on this Earth. Frankie has given the world such joy. His music will live on."

Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Keith Sweat wrote a comment under the family's announcement saying, "Rest in peace. My sincere condolences to family & friends."

Canadian singer, songwriter, actor and record producer Deborah Cox also left a comment under the Sept. 11 Instagram post.

"Legendary. Icon. A favorite. May he RIP."

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