Введение
Американская соул-группа Maze, также известная как Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly и Frankie Beverly & Maze, – это американская соул-группа, основанная Фрэнки Беверли в Филадельфии в 1970 году. Под первоначальным названием Raw Soul группа переехала в Сан-Франциско и была представлена Марвину Гейю. Гей взял группу с собой в турне в качестве разогревающей группы, и в 1976 году предложил им сменить название с Raw Soul. Группа сохранила большую и преданную аудиторию. Они записали несколько синглов на небольшом лейбле Gregar, но без значительных хитов. После нескольких изменений в составе, переезда из Филадельфии в район залива Сан-Франциско в Калифорнии в 1971 году и знакомства с Марвином Гейем, группа быстро добилась успеха. Их следующая запись – Live in New Orleans, три четверти которой были записаны в театре Saenger 14–15 ноября 1980 года. Три песни из этого альбома попали в американский R&B-чарт, включая "Running Away", "Before I Let Go" и "We Need Love to Live". К тому времени группа уже имела репутацию в Америке и пользовалась популярностью в Великобритании при поддержке британского диджея Робби Винсента. В мае 1985 года группа дала восемь аншлаговых концертов в Hammersmith Odeon. Следующий альбом, Can't Stop the Love, был выпущен в марте 1985 года.
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. 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. The band has maintained a large and devoted following. They recorded a couple of singles on the small Gregar label, but without any major hits. 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. Their next recording was Live in New Orleans, three quarters of which was recorded at the Saenger Theatre, on November 14–15, 1980. Three of those songs got into the US R&B chart, including "Running Away", "Before I Let Go", and "We Need Love to Live". 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. In May 1985, Maze sold out eight nights at the Hammersmith Odeon. The band released their next album, Can't Stop the Love in March 1985,
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. Beverly, is still performing with new Maze band members.
9 мая 2023 года стало известно, что давние участники группы Maze вместе с оригинальным участником Roame покинули коллектив и основали свою собственную группу "The Music Forever" (TMF): Formerly of Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly. Беверли продолжает выступать с новыми участниками группы Maze.
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. 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. The band has maintained a large and devoted following. They recorded a couple of singles on the small Gregar label, but without any major hits. 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. Their next recording was Live in New Orleans, three quarters of which was recorded at the Saenger Theatre, on November 14–15, 1980. Three of those songs got into the US R&B chart, including "Running Away", "Before I Let Go", and "We Need Love to Live". 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. In May 1985, Maze sold out eight nights at the Hammersmith Odeon. The band released their next album, Can't Stop the Love in March 1985,
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. Beverly, is still performing with new Maze band members.
Студийные альбомы
Год Альбом Пик позиции чартов Сертификации Лейбл US USR&B UK 1977 Maze featuring Frankie Beverly 52 6 — — RIAA: Gold Capitol 1978 Golden Time of Day 27 9 83 — RIAA: Gold UK 1977 "While I'm Alone" 89 21 — — Maze featuring Frankie Beverly "Lady of Magic" 108 13 — — 1978 "Workin' Together" — 9 — — Golden Time of Day "Golden Time of Day" (Сторона A) — 39 — — "Travelin' Man" (Сторона B) — — — — "I Wish You Well" — 61 — — 1979 "Feel That You're Feelin'" 67 7 — — Inspiration "Timin'" — 55 — — 1980 "Southern Girl" — 9 — — Joy and Pain "The Look in Your Eyes" — 29 — — "Joy and Pain" — — — — 1981 "Running Away" — 7 — — Live in New Orleans "Before I Let Go" — 13 — — 1982 "We Need Love to Live" — 29 — — 1983 "Love Is the Key" 80 5 — 88 We Are One "Never Let You Down" — 26 — — "We Are One" — 47 — 86 "I Wanna Thank You" — 59 — — 1985 "Back in Stride" 88 1 — 79 Can't Stop the Love "Too Many Games" 103 5 — 36 "I Want to Feel I'm Wanted" — 28 — — 1986 "I Wanna Be with You" — 12 — 55 Live in Los Angeles "When You Love Someone" — 38 — — 1989 "Joy and Pain" (переиздание) — — — 57 Joy and Pain "Can't Get Over You" — 1 — 89 Silky Soul "Silky Soul" — 4 76 — 1990 "Love's on the Run" — 13 — — "Songs of Love" — 37 — — 1993 "Laid Back Girl" — 15 — — Back to Basics "The Morning After" 115 19 — — 1994 "What Goes Up" — 32 — — 2001 "Teach Each Other" — 123 — — "—" обозначает запись, которая не попала в чарты или не была выпущена на данной территории.