Maze

The soul-funk band Maze has maintained a devoted fan base since the 1970s thanks to its feel-good records and legendary live shows. • Initially known as Raw Soul, the group was formed in 1970 by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Frankie Beverly, a Philly native who’d played in bands like The Blenders and The Butlers. • The band later moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and caught the ear of Marvin Gaye, who selected them as tour openers in 1976. Gaye also suggested they ditch the name Raw Soul. • Beverly plays the milk bottle—nope, it’s not a cowbell—on Gaye’s 1977 smash “Got t...