Frankie Beverly has died 1946 - 2024

[nativeneworleanian06]

I've said this many times before and I will say it again: The more I listen to new music, the more I buy old music.

RIP Frankie; we'll all see you again on the other side one day.

Until then, thanks for the wonderful music and the lasting memories!

 

[Mask]

fucking shame I never went see them


But with that being said…


It’s only right I post the Nola Flavor

 

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[Helico-pterFunk]

Frankie Beverly gave the culture happy feelings right until the very end

The drums roll. The beat starts. Frankie Beverly’s voice belts a familiar elongated “whoa.” Then everything stops for a split second until the electric guitar c…

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Even after 40 years, Maze and Frankie Beverly play on

In 1976, a demo tape came across the desk of Capitol Records vice president Larkin Arnold. The clunky reel-to-reel featured songs written and performed by Raw S…

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[nativeneworleanian06]

fucking shame I never went see them


But with that being said…


It’s only right I post the Nola Flavor

I first saw Maze at the Saenger Theater in the 80s. I've been hooked ever since.

 

[Mask]

I first saw Maze at the Saenger Theater in the 80s. I've been hooked ever since.

Seem like New Orleans had a connection with them folks.
If I didn’t know any difference, I would’ve thought he was from Nola, they way our folks acted towards him…

 

[nativeneworleanian06]

Back in the day, Mannie Fresh's father, DJ Sabu, used to setup his gear at various parks in New Orleans (Hunter's Field Playground, Hardin Park, and many others) for the neighborhood gatherings. Many times, Maze was being played and the crowds enjoyed listening and dancing to Maze tunes, as well as other music.

Those were good times.

 

[yaBoi]

10th grade was the first time i listened to that Live in LA concert.. I was on a Band Buss trip

it was like i had an awakening in my soul....


the first time i saw him in concert was literally like a religious experience


Frankie Beverly and Maze is the Black People's Greatful Dead


It's a shame he was never recognized for his work...not one single Grammy

 

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[Lexx Diamond]

This joint will always remind me of partying at Bentleys on 40th between Madison & Park in NYC.

 

[Famous1]

I've said this many times before and I will say it again: The more I listen to new music, the more I buy old music.

RIP Frankie; we'll all see you again on the other side one day.

Until then, thanks for the wonderful music and the lasting memories!

Bruh.....

 

[Mrfreddygoodbud]

Why dont we just make it official GATDAMMIT!!!

THE OFFICIAL AMERICAN("black") ATHEM...

BEFORE I LET GO!!!!!!!!

REAL KNIGGA SHIT!!!

CAUSE

KNIGGAS ARE

gods!!!!!!

 

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Honors​

In 2006, Beverly received the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award.[13][14]

At the BET Awards 2012, Beverly received a Lifetime Achievement Award.[15][16]

On February 25, 2024, Beverly received a TV One Urban One Honors Living Legend Award.[17][18][19][20]

On March 14, 2024, Beverly received the NAACP Image Awards Lifetime Achievement Award.[21]

On May 18, 2024, Philadelphia City Council named the Germantown street that Beverly grew up in his honor.[22]

 

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Maze (band) - Wikipedia

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Discography​

Studio albums​

US [12]	US R&B [12]	CAN [13]	UK [7]
Year	Album	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Record label
1977	Maze featuring Frankie Beverly	52	6	—	—	RIAA: Gold[2]	Capitol
1978	Golden Time of Day	27	9	83	—	RIAA: Gold[2]
1979	Inspiration	33	5	54	—	RIAA: Gold[2]
1980	Joy and Pain	31	5	—	—	RIAA: Gold[2]
1983	We Are One	25	5	—	38
1985	Can't Stop the Love	45	1	—	41	RIAA: Gold[2]
1989	Silky Soul	37	1	—	43	RIAA: Gold[2]	Warner Bros.
1993	Back to Basics	37	3	—	—	RIAA: Gold[2]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live albums​

US [12]	US R&B [12]	UK [7]
Year	Album	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Record label
1981	Live in New Orleans	34	3	—	RIAA: Gold[2]	Capitol
1986	Live in Los Angeles	92	12	70
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Compilation albums​

US R&B [12]
Year	Album	Peaks	Certifications	Record label
1988	Southern Girl	—		Capitol
1989	The Greatest Hits of Maze...Lifelines, Vol. 1	57
1996	Anthology	57	RIAA: Gold[2]	The Right Stuff
1998	Greatest Slow Jams	—
2002	Classic Masters	—		Capitol
2004	Greatest Hits	79		The Right Stuff
2011	Greatest Hits	—		Capitol
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.