![]() ![]() Recording Industry Association of America. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "American certifications – Maze Feat.The Greatest Hits of Maze.Lifelines, Vol. "-" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. "-" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. Beverly, is still performing with new Maze band members. On May 9, 2023, it was reported that long-time Maze band members along with original member Roame left and started their own group, "The Music Forever" (TMF): Formerly of Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly. On September 2, 2011, their percussionist and background singer, McKinley "Bug" Williams, died of an apparent heart attack. In recent years, it has become tradition for the audience to honor the group by dressing in all white attire, as the group has often worn while performing. Called Silky Soul Music: An All Star Tribute to Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, it included modern stars performing Maze's biggest hits with Maze acting as the backing band. In 2009, a tribute to the hits of Maze was released. They had another number one R&B success with "Can't Get Over You". The two albums also attained gold disc status. and released the hit album Silky Soul, plus Back to Basics in 1993, and released the live DVD recording at London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1994. The latter single also became the band's biggest hit in the UK, where it peaked at number 36 on the UK Singles Chart. The band released their next album, Can't Stop the Love in March 1985, which featured the group's first number one R&B hit "Back In Stride." The Top 5 follow-up, "Too Many Games" was also featured on this album. ![]() In May 1985, Maze sold out eight nights at the Hammersmith Odeon. By that time, the band had a reputation in America and enjoyed a following in the United Kingdom with promotional support from the British DJ Robbie Vincent. Three of those songs got into the US R&B chart, including "Running Away", " Before I Let Go", and "We Need Love to Live". Their next recording was Live in New Orleans, three quarters of which was recorded at the Saenger Theatre, on November 14–15, 1980. The group has stated that their hit single “Southern Girl” was dedicated to all the southern women from Virginia to Texas. They also had success with the albums Golden Time of Day (1978), Inspiration (1979) and Joy and Pain (1980). From that album, the hit singles included "Happy Feelin's", "While I'm Alone", and "Lady of Magic", ultimately giving them their first gold record and earning Maze a devoted following. Maze signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in 1976, and released their debut album, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, in 1977. Gaye took the band on the road with him as one of his curtain-raising acts, and in 1976, he suggested that they change their name from Raw Soul to Maze. With a few personnel changes, a relocation from Philadelphia to the San Francisco Bay Area in California in 1971, and an introduction to Marvin Gaye, the band became an immediate success. They recorded a couple of singles on the small Gregar label, but without any major hits. Career įrankie Beverly started the band as Raw Soul in 1970. The band has maintained a large and devoted following. 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". Maze released nine Gold albums from 1977 to 1993. 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. Under its original name Raw Soul, the band relocated to San Francisco and was introduced to Marvin Gaye. 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. Frankie Beverly of Maze performing in June 2002 ![]()
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