Maze (band)
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| Maze featuring Frankie Beverly | |
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| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / California, Bay Area USA |
| Genre(s) | R&B Soul |
| Years active | 1976 – Present |
| Label(s) | Capitol |
| Members | |
| Frankie Beverly: Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar McKinley "Bug" Williams: Percussion, Backing Vocals Roame Lowry: Congas, Backing Vocals Carl Wheeler: Organ & Keys Larry Kimpel: Bass Guitar Vance Taylor: Keys Jubu Smith: Guitar Michael White: Drums |
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| Former members | |
| Sam Porter Robin Duhe Wayne Thomas Joe Provost Ahaguna Sun Ron Smith Billy Johnson Phillip Woo Wayne "Ziggy" Lindsay Vernon White William Bryant |
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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 with considerable promotional support from British DJ Robbie Vincent. 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] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 1977: Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly (Capitol) - US Pop #53, US R&B #6
- 1978: Golden Time of Day (Capitol) - US Pop #27, US R&B #9
- 1979: Inspiration (Capitol) - US Pop #33, US R&B #5
- 1980: Joy and Pain (Capitol) - US Pop #31, US R&B #5
- 1981: Live in New Orleans (Capitol) - US Pop #34, US R&B #3
- 1983: We Are One (Capitol) - US Pop #25, US R&B #5
- 1985: Can't Stop the Love (Capitol) - US Pop #45, US R&B #1
- 1986: Live in Los Angeles (Alliance) - US R&B #12
- 1989: Silky Soul (Warner Bros.) - US Pop #37, US R&B #1
- 1993: Back to Basics (Warner Bros.) - US Pop #37, US R&B #3
[edit] Compilation Albums
- 1989: The Greatest Hits of Maze...Lifelines, Vol. 1 (Capitol) - US R&B #57
- 1996: Anthology (Capitol) - US R&B #57
- 2004: Greatest Hits (Capitol) - US R&B #79
[edit] Singles
- 1977: "Lady of Magic" - US R&B #13
- 1977: "While I'm Alone" - US Pop #89, US R&B #21
- 1978: "Golden Time of Day" - US R&B #39
- 1978: "I Wish You Well" - US R&B #61
- 1978: "Travelin' Man" - US R&B #39
- 1978: "Workin' Together - US R&B #9
- 1979: "Feel That You're Feelin'" - US Pop #67, US R&B #7
- 1979: "Timin'" - US R&B #55
- 1980: "Southern Girl" - US R&B #9
- 1980: "The Look in Your Eyes" - US R&B #29
- 1981: "Before I Let You Go - US R&B #13
- 1981: "Running Away" - US R&B #7
- 1981: "The Look in Your Eyes" - US R&B #29
- 1982: "We Need Love to Live" - US R&B #29
- 1983: "Love Is the Key" - US Pop #80, US R&B #5, UK #88
- 1983: "Never Let You Down" - US R&B #26
- 1983: "We Are One" - US R&B #47, UK #86
- 1984: "I Wanna Thank You" - US R&B #59
- 1985: "Back in Stride" - US Pop #88, US R&B #1, UK #79
- 1985: "Too Many Games" - US R&B #5, UK #36
- 1985: "I Want to Feel Wanted" - US R&B #28
- 1986: "I Wanna Be With You" - US R&B #12, UK #55
- 1986" "When You Love Someone" - US R&B #38
- 1989: "Joy and Pain" - UK #57
- 1989: "Cant' Get Over You" - US R&B #1, UK #89
- 1989: "Silky Soul" - US R&B #4
- 1990: "Love's On the Run" - US R&B #13
- 1990: "Songs of Love" - US R&B #37
- 1993: "Laid, Back Girl" - US R&B #15
- 1993: "The Morning After" - US R&B #19
- 1994: "What Goes Up" - US R&B #32
[edit] Videos
- Live in New Orleans (1981)
- Live in Los Angeles (1986)
- Live in London (1994)
