The distinctive Maze and its charismatic lead singer, founder, producer, and songwriter Beverly didn't have many pop hits, but they were extremely popular among soul and urban contemporary audiences ...

Beverly’s childhood, in which he sang hymns and gospel songs at a Baptist church ... Gaye also persuaded the band to change ...

After 54 years, nine gold albums and a string of hits including ... a street renaming ceremony in the city where he and his Maze band - originally called Raw Soul - began forging their musical ...