Soul and funk legend Frankie Beverly, of the band Maze, has tragically died at 77, followed by a string of emotional tributes. Musicians sadly cannot stick around forever, but if they reach the hearts and souls of listeners, they can achieve a different kind of immortality. Tragically, a range of music icons have been lost so far in 2024, covering all genres, whether that’s metal, rock, pop, or soul and funk. Speaking of the latter two, fans whose lives have been touched by the wealth of iconic songs they’ve given us are in mourning right now. Gripped by the grief which has arrived in the abse…