Maze | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Frankie_Beverly.jpg) Frankie Beverly of Maze performing in 2002 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, soul, funk |
| Years active | 1970–Present |
| Labels | Capitol, Warner Bros. |
| Members | Frankie Beverly Carl Wheeler Ordeen Mays Jr. Vernon Black Larry Wims Kevin Lloyd Kevin Stancil Marlon Curry |
| Past members | McKinley "Bug" Williams (deceased) Sam Porter (deceased) Robin Duhe Wuane Thomas Joe Provost Ahaguna Sun Ron Smith Billy Johnson Philip Woo Wayne "Ziggy" Linsey Vernon "Ice" Black William Bryant George Murrille Michael White Anthony Beverly Chris Johnson Road Manager: Calvin "VJ" Jones Stage Manager: Michael Burton Light Director: Michael Lowry Roame Lowry Larry Kimpel a.k.a. Bear Williams Vance Taylor Jubu Smith Calvin Napper Daniel Weatherspoon |
Maze, also known as Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly and Frankie Beverly & Maze, is an American soul band founded by Frankie Beverly in Philadelphia in 1970.[1] Under its original name Raw Soul, the band relocated to San Francisco and was introduced to Marvin Gaye. Gaye took the group on the road with him as one of his opening acts, and in 1976, he suggested that they change their name from Raw Soul.[1]
Maze released nine Gold albums from 1977 to 1993.[2] Their well-known songs include "Happy Feelin's", "While I'm Alone", "Golden Time of Day", “Southern Girl”, "The Look in Your Eyes", "Joy and Pain", "Before I Let Go", "We Are One", "Back in Stride", "Can't Get Over You" and "The Morning After".[3] The band has maintained a large and devoted following.[1]
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