Combining a Philadelphia soul sound with a strong appreciation of Marvin Gaye, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly was among the top R&B acts of the late '70s and '80s. The distinctive Maze and its ...

David Corio/Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Frankie Beverly, iconic singer known for the song "Before I Let Go" and founding the group Maze ... I Let Go" from the 1981 album Live from New Orleans.

He formed the group "Raw Soul" in Philly in 1970, which would eventually become known as "Frankie Beverly and Maze." Beverly then ... Beyoncé in 2019 in her live album "Homecoming." ...

Their 1977 debut album, “Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly,” went gold ... a chance to play with jazz greats like Ornette Coleman, Art Blakey, Bob James and Cassandra Wilson.