Anyone who KNOWS me... KNOWS I LOVE Frankie Beverly & MAZE. It hurt me this morning to hear that the percussionist, McKinley "Bug" Williams, passed away. I hated to pass the news onto one of my friends a MAZE lover like myself because I knew they would feel the same. *Sigh.
Williams died of an apparent heart attack in Chattanooga, TN after practicing for their concert there. It was reported that Williams was not feeling well during practice and decided to go back to his room. It was there, he was found unresponsive.
A native from Philadelphia... McKinley "Bug" Williams was a lifelong friend of lead singer Frankie Beverly. Being there from the very beginning, Bug was there when Frankie transitioned a group called "The Butlers" to what is now known as MAZE.
I can only imagine how hurt and full of grief everyone is. My prayers & condolences go out to the them and the Williams family.
Gone.. but not forgotten
s.o AccessAtlanta
