Maze (band)
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| Maze featuring Frankie Beverly | |
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| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA |
| Years active | 1976 – Present |
| Genres | R&B Soul |
| Labels | Capitol |
| Members | Frankie Beverly Carl Wheeler Robin Duhe Ronald "Roame" Loary McKinley "Bug" Williams |
Maze a soul / quiet storm band, was established in San Francisco in the early 1970s.
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[edit] Career
The band can more or less be considered as the project of former The Butlers, and later Raw Soul, member Frankie Beverly; being songwriter, record producer, arranger, singer, keyboardist and guitarist.
Frankie Beverly’s smooth, distinct voice is instantly recognized, and Maze’s laid-back, bass driven musical arrangements differ a lot from other soul acts. Their signature sound is especially vivid on the classic "Live in New Orleans."
Maze signed a contract with Capitol Records in 1976, and released their debut album LP, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, in 1977. They had success with the début and the following albums Golden Time of Day (1978), Inspiration (1979) and Joy and Pain (1980).
Their most acclaimed recording is Live in New Orleans (three quarters of which was recorded at the Saenger Theatre, on November 14-15, 1980). By that time, the band had a reputation as one of the best live acts in American soul music, also enjoying a following in the United Kingdom. In 1989, they released the hit album Silky Soul, plus Back to Basics in 1993, and the live recording at London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1994.
In October 2004 Twilight appeared in popular videogame Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on Funk radio station Bounce FM.
In October 2005 Maze completed a U.S. tour.
[edit] Albums
[edit] Studio albums
- Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly (1977)
- Golden Time Of Day (1978)
- Inspiration (1979)
- Joy And Pain (1980)
- We Are One (1983)
- Can't Stop The Love (1985)
- Silky Soul (1989)
- Back To Basics (1993)
[edit] Live albums
- Live In New Orleans (1981)
- Live In Los Angeles (1986)
- Live At Hammersmith Odeon (1994)
[edit] Compilations
- Lifelines, Vol 1 (1989)
- Anthology (1996)
- Greatest hits (2004)
[edit] Videos
- Live in New Orleans (1981)
- Live in Los Angeles (1986)
- Live in London (1994)
