Setting The Record Straight! TMF Rebuffs Misinfo About Frankie Beverly & Maze Split |  

Once a great Band breaks apart it's never the same again. 💔

THANK YOU!!! For the very special love and support from the overwhelming majority of you good and kind people!!! It’s not rocket 🚀 science… we’re just musicians trying to bring a little bit of sunshine into the lives of others. Sometimes that path takes on a different dimension which is what has happened here. God Bless you all and we look forward to seeing all of you in your cities in 2024!!! - Roame, Jubu, Vance, Bear, Calvin, Daniel & Chris 🙏🏾💕🔥💯

This conversation felt so good to listen to. Thanks Roland this was awesome! I love that you allowed them to speak on the rumors and setting the record straight.

Why has Frankie Beverly not talked to his former bandmates? This is crazy, and the new management should be fired. These talented men were very respectful, and thank you Roland Martin, for interviewing the iconic group Maze aka TMF. I like the new song. It sounds fantastic! God bless them, and everyone!🙏💜

Thank you Mr. Martin & TMF for clearing things up. God Bless.

I'm glad music like this is coming back. Thanks Roland for getting the correct information out to us. Looking forward to the new record.

Much respect to every man that keeps giving us some of the most iconic and memorable music ever created. BLESSINGS TO YOU ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Man I’m so heartbroken right now, to see this group that I have loved since I was a kid break-up due to some new school management. Thank you Mr. Martin for bringing this to the surface. SMDH 😢

Hate to hear that the new management has tried to strip us of what we’ve all come to know and love coming from this group. Wishing them all continued success. Continue giving us your best.❤️

This is the band. You can’t deny their skills. We must admit that Frankie is not the same anymore either. We love the musicians, the music and how can you not still love Frankie. TMF the music is forever.

These guys are World Class musicians

Thank you, Rowland, for having this conversation. As a Maze fan I really needed this!!!

Frankie in NOLA tonight , pray it goes well because we will let it be known FR. Love Frankie, but I love these guys too and have enjoyed them for over 40 years together. Hope there’s a resolution in the near future. They’ve been together like family for so long 🙏🏿🙏🏿☮️❤️unity, please 😢

The transparency is so important and appreciated! Love to all, including Frankie!⚘️⚘️⚘️

I have been a fan of Maze for over 45 years and have seen them perform about 30 times. Truthfully, Frankie should have stopped performing about 10 years ago. The music sounds good and i would love to see TMF in concert. Much love and success to TMF and Frankie Beverly. Great interview Roland. ❤❤♥️♥️

The new regime was wrong! I'm an avid fan! Sorry that this has happened, especially not having spoken to Frankie! May God keep y'all and Frankie!

Frankie Beverly & Maze will always be my all-time favorite group.

Thank you ALL so very much!!! ❤🙏🏾❤

It is painfully, EXCRUCIATINGLY obvious how the GREEDY, CONTROL-HUNGRY “new management” is the sole reason for the break up of this iconic and legendary band. These gentlemen were so respectful in their explanation to set the record straight and squash the rumors. JUBU and Roame hit the nail On the head when they mentioned the “chemistry” of this group. Their disappointment in the way they were ultimately mis-managed was palpable in this interview. “Bravo gentlemen!” Thank you for wanting to continue the MAZE legacy even without Frankie on the stage……because it shows he will always be in your hearts! ♥️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼♥️

Maze is my all time favorite group. I wish Frankie and the band success. However, it makes no sense that new management can destroy years of relationships. How is there no communication between Frankie and any member of the band. Management is not that powerful. Frankie is a grown man. There's a lot more to this story. Also why pretend and never mention Frankie's vocal issues. Im all for the new music and the new lead singer but I hate my favorite group has ended this way.

This is crazy Frankie Beverly don’t have any say about how management treat these longtime band members 😢 I am disappointed Frankie Beverly

There's no Frankie without Maze and no Maze without Frankie.

Jubu is my nephew. Started singing with his dad and me when he was about 9 years old. His musical accomplishments would make one of those shows we used to see when I was a kid, "Jubu Smith, this is your life." Frankie Beverly used to ride by my church every Sunday morning in Oakland in his white Bentley, and I would ask him to come join us for service, and every Sunday he would say "Next Week." Management teams have been the downfall of many bands/groups/organizations. Those type of management teams usually care only about the bottom line, and how much THEY can siphon into their contracts. I wish my nephew and TMF the best of future success.

I pray for their continued success. The journey will be challenging, but when you're an overcomer, you overcome no matter how difficult the journey.

These Men will come together and rectify this situation. They've been doing this together for too long to allow anyone or anything from the outside to infiltrate and hurt their true legacy. Just watch and see... ♥️

9-15-24. This is my first time seeing this. I am happy for all of you. People need to understand the music industry. Anytime you have a "BREAK or CHANGE" within the group, it's usually difficult & sometimes hurtful. I'm, right now, memorializing Frankie.💔 It was tough hearing about his passing, as well as hearing his voice decline. RIP, Frankie! I love you all!🙏

Love the single, guys. Wishing you much success.

Thank you all!!! I am so thankful for this body of talented musicians. We love you, always have, always will!

I saw these guys play their first gig after Frankie Beverly in Houston and the carried that rhythm along with them and it was sad to not see Frankie Beverly on that stage. I hope they do a reunion with him. This hurts because I love Frankie Beverly and this band!!!

Frankie please demand to get your band together with you until the end. These new people can't break up the legacy of this group. Frankie is the one who can put an end to this. If he do not step in then I smell a rat. This band is a huge part of this group and they have rights as professional musicians.

The Guy's want to use the name. The name is, the brand. It's recognized. TMF is not. TMF come to town, people don't recognize that name. Can't sell tickets. Frankie's ready to retire and he should. Let the band retain the name, play your tours, give Frankie a cut of the proceeds, cut loose the current management, problem solved.

Roland, I received goosebumps listening to "MAKING LOVE TO THE MUSIC". They are today and the future. Thank you so much TMF. We have been waiting far too long for good music to make a comeback. Much love and respect from one DJ to a Band of wonderful brothers.

AWESOME INTERVIEW!! FRANKIE BEVERLY😢 WILL BE MISSED AND I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR FROM TMF. GREAT MUSIC❤🎶❤

Really glad to hear this interview....Frankie's legacy will be intact with these guys...Chris can bring it back to church. Frankie's stroke and cancer damaged his instrument but he was still a preacher at heart...Frankie says today it's all love, everything he accomplished was fueled by love. I'm just thrilled I saw them in Frankie's prime many times and I'll keep singing Songs of Love!

Things happen for a reason, sometimes we don't know why, but it maybe for the best for these gentlemen. I love Frankie Beverly and Maze, but I have no desire to see them again in concert. I saw them live 3 years ago and I see no one has mentioned Frankie's voice is gone. The audience sang his songs for him, while they had tears in their eyes. I will continue to enjoy listening to their CDs.

God Is Was Always In Control, That’s why Chris is in the position he’s in now. When Frankie told him to keep doing what you’re doing God was working things out then. God Got Y’all 💯🙌🏾

Frankie doesn’t need to be able to sing. When you go to a Maze concert, it’s all about that Happy Feeling. The music takes you to a place where you forget the rest of the world and just remember the first time you heard that silky voice and where the music took you. It still takes me there. I never missed a concert when Maze came to town. It’s a whole vibe. I’ve still got the towel he threw when he performed on the Tom Joyner Cruise twenty-five years ago, If we’re going to be honest, we’ve been singing over Frankie way before he lost his voice. We were just glad to be there, living and loving as ONE! Frankie Beverly and MAZE forever! Don’t stop that loving feeling.

Thank you all for continuing the live music. I look forward to seeing you in Detroit live.

That song was beautiful. Oh yeah. The lyrics and music are beautiful together. There is a need to return to good soulful music laced with sweet words of love.

I wasn't aware of the breakup... it's a shame, but you can't disregard the REST of the band that's been there more than 20 years. And I've listened and bought albums, 8-tracks [what about that 1980 "Live in New Orleans?!? The BEST], cassettes, et. al. through the years. I love Frankie Beverly; they sang for an event in Washington Park [Chgo.] in the late 90s. BUT - when there's a BAND, it's a BAND. You can't interfere w/these brothers deciding to continue their music. And I wish them much success in this Phase II of their journey. AND, BTW -- Early Happy Birthday, Roland. I'm right behind you!

I can't believe that they have split 😢. But MAZE/ TMF is and always will be the baddest band out here seriously. God bless you guys🙏🏾

Thanks for the Awesome Life Changing Music Being a Trombonist Playing You Guys Music for years has always brought people together know matter the occasion I felt the love for your brother McKinley here in Chattanooga when yall still performed after his passing. I’ve seen yall play in Atlanta several times going back in time you guys played ( I wanna Thank you) and for some reason it went in a different Vibe that time ( Maze & Frankie) Took us all to Church When I say it was a shift of Worship in that place folks were in tears when They shared how God has Blessed them to be together for so long doing what they love Playing Music I have the most respect for your journey and since I’ve started back DJing I will be sharing your music with my crowds and sharing your story about the baddest Band in the land ( Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly) TMF I’ll continue Praying for all parties and I’m downloading the new song now ( Thanks Fellas and Blessings) FYI Watching this about my #1 Favorite Band brought tears and a hurting feeling to see someone disrespecting The Body Of Work You Guys and Families Have Put in ….. 1Luv🎶 JHMc3🙏🏾

Oh, Roland.. you did it, baby!! You always give us exactly what we always need!@÷🎉❤😊

Great Transparency Interview Roland and I will Always Support The Band. When I attended Maze Feauturing Frankie Beverly Concert I was there for the Group. It is so Disheartening that Management Pull the Carpet from under The Band. Keep Playing Your Ahmazing Music. ❤💯🙏🏾🙌🏾☝🏾🎶🎵

I love it, can’t wait to hear more.❤❤❤❤

I am so glad that the men are able to go on without Frankie Beverly. They deserve the chance to feed their families after parting ways with Frankie. In my opinion, Frankie's voice is shot, and he can not sing like he used to, He needs to retire now.

What an awesome interview and an awesome group of men. Thanks Roland for putting this together. Looking forward to checking you brothers out in Atlanta. Continuous blessings 🎉❤

Huge Maze featuring Frankie Beverly fan, Frankie can’t sing anymore. Let the music continue with a competent lead singer.

Wow smh, that management company probably threatened to sue Frankie if he didn’t comply with them bc I’m sure he probably already signed a contract w/o the band knowing

As much as I LOVE Frankie Beverly.. I am not mad at the brotha's continuing the work. Also the lead singer's vocals are so very beautiful. The work continues and I will always be a die hard Maze fan. Please come to orlando,, and let us love you all!! ❤❤❤ Thank you Roland for letting the brotha's tell their story.

Frankie Beverly is the man and Face of Maze, but I feel bad for this seemingly parting of ways! He’s in New Orleans tonight and I wish everyone the best!!

Hmm…I don’t like this. If Roam and Frankie fell out, they decided to split and tour with the name separately then okay. They are a part of the original group. These new people coming in and riding off that name and those songs. I’m not feeling that. Even though Frankie doesn’t sound the same anymore I still don’t like the others riding off the groups previous success and name. Stay in the background and let Roam take front and center. Thank you Roland for sharing the story. At least we have some clarity.

No more Frankie Beverly and Maze. It is now TMF and no Frankie

I love Earth Wind and Fire but when Maurice White stopped touring I missed that voice. Good luck to you all.

That song is amazing.Keep em coming guys.💗

We love you guys and I will continue to support y’all 🤍

Oh so I am finally getting it, there is a whole different band behind Frankie Beverly. I’ve been a Frankie Beverly AND MAZE fan for years. I’ll just embrace the memories that Frankie and his band Maze brought to the world and pass on this new issues. I’ll continue to play my CD’s that I have, no more Concerts. One ☝🏽 Love ❤️

Lawyers can always screw up a good thing they do not have your best interest in mind sometimes

I have listened to This Band for years & yes each of you have been blessed with the gifts & talents of music be it instruments & vocals, praise God. This is just a shift & evolution of change but the foundation is still there...LOVE AMEN. Keep playing BAND BE BLESSED & SAFE ALWAYS 🙏🏾 🎉❤

Oh my!!! My heart is hurting right now…I feel like a family member has passed. I have attended 30+ MAZE FEATURING FRANKIE BEVERLEY concerts over the past 20 years. Lord what is us go do? I can’t, I just CAN NOT! Say this ain’t so.

Looking forward to your new releases! The sky's the limit! Yes, chemistry is everything! The relationship between you all is literally palpable! This new chapter is going to be dynamic. Cannot wait until you bring this new Band of Brothers to City of Brotherly Love. I can't thank you enough. I love the way you keep referencing God. Consistency.

Thanks for the music TMF

I feel uplifted when i hear you all!

Thank you Roland Martin for this interview much love and 45:54 respect Frankie and Maze I will support TMF I'm looking for the new beginnings of TMF. Hearing that new song is my flavor. Prayers and love to you guys and I'm looking forward to seeing you in Los Angeles I will be supporting you guys TMF❤ thank you for making me happy all these years. I will continue to sing leave from the audience LOL 🎵🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️🥰

Frankie needs to retire

This band really Love Frankie. Its always some bull jive when new management comes in. I been watching and listening Frankie for 40 years. If you want to find out the problem Follow the Money

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LIVE BANDS PLAYING!! IT'S SO MISSED, YESS BRING THEM BACK!

All of the guys in the group were very talented in playing instruments. Frankie beverly and maze the original group members were awesome.

Great insight in what's to come. We love you "TMF". Frankie, good luck and it would be great to see you all together in the near future. LOVE

"We are One".. divide and conquer, don't let that happen. I hope Frankie will return to the group.

74 where!!! The eldest band member is aging like fine wine. I agree Roland that's that AAAAA SH!& !!! music. That cut is fire!

Roland is good on subjects other than politics.

I would love to hear from Frankie

My message to TMF: as a fellow songwriter and musician, who has experience on the administration side and who's been playing professionally 40+ years (not going to name drop) gotten paid for playing, been on many stages, etc, my advise is to keep jamming the Maze songs, present new ideas and do covers, but change your colors from white to your own to reflect your own identity. You guys can flat out PLAY but don't wear the white, that's Frankie's look. Pick a color that's vibrant yet pleasantly understated. You want people to leave with their mouths open not only from how great you guys sound, but the look as well. And "Making Love To Music" is a beautiful song and I'm hearing a touch of Earth, Wind & Fire in it as well. And look, you guys are saying the right things publicly, but I've been through something similar, and it's almost like going through the 5 stages of grief, so I get it. I KNOW there was some cussing and po'd people when you guys heard, and that's ok. Sometimes new management comes in with THEIR visions as opposed to maintaining the status quo and a healthy work environment. It's a shame. Ok, just went to your website and one last advice is I would drop the "Of" from your tag line and just just "former band and members of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly (of course you'd have to clear it legally). Anyway, with my background and knowledge, I'm just trying to help you guys out. I really wish success for you guys. Take care!

I have been a Frankie Beverly and Maze Fam since 1977. I am catching this replay in September 2024. I hated the rumors, I hated that the spit was happening with this iconic Band and Frankie. However, after 50 years of performing on stage and making beautiful music. It was probably so painful for Frankie Beverly to face the reality of leaving the stage and not being able to continue to do what he loved doing best, and that's a painful reality. That is a Heartbreaking reality to face. To know that singing, making music, and entertaining with his brothers has come to an end. Nevertheless getting older is never easy and for the new management to come and take over just because Frankie was getting older, and the new management team decided to keep Frankie away from his former Band Brothers' was a form of control and greed to me. I have seen Frankie Beverly and Maze many times throughout my life. The split and Frankie's death has been like losing family members. But, I understand and I thank the band members for keeping their experience respectful towards Frankie. I am sure a lot of new decisions were not handled by Frankie nor was he informed of any new decision that were made final. Frankie lived with a Golden Heart. As Frankie was declining I am sure he was probably being taking advantage of by the new management team. Frankie Beverly and Maze thank you for the music. History can never be erased. But, the future remains optimistic. I bid you much success with TMF. However, the music from Frankie Beverly and Maze will forever and always be a part of our hearts and our lives. ❤ Rest In GOD'S Paradise Frankie Beverly.🕊🙏After your Good-Bye tour was done. GOD called you home to rest. So, fly high and lay your spirit and soul to rest Mr.Beverly. It's That Golden Time Of Day🕊♥️🕊 We Love You and You Will Be Missed♥️🕊🙏🕊

👏👏👏 Absolutely Beautiful for myself personally, needed more, when BS starts, people involved, showing up, bringing Truth, shutting down ALL the BS, always started, Once Artist'walk away able to walk way, not DROPPED ! Why you can't Believe everything!

I was the one who brought Frankie Beverly and Maze to New Orleans at the club La Chat Boutte 55 years ago. Then live at the Sanger Lp

That's crazy! Frankie and Maze are one to me. I'm not good with this! Smh

Beautiful music!! Thank y'all for continuing to share your gifts. I hope you'll be coming to Dallas soon ❤️

Frankie have lost his voice its hard seeing him perform he is a legend

I listened to this interview closely because I’ve been a huge fan since Raw Soul in Philly. They performed at splash parties at The Nile Swim Club (ya better ask somebody) in Yeadon, Pa. The Live in New Orleans album catapulted him and the band into the category of “must see live”! I’ve seen them perform many times in many different cities around the country. After watching this program , it’s clear that in the end, they fell victim to what many bands experience…the breakup (Temptations, Commadors to name 2). Granted Frankie hadn’t done new music for decades because he didn’t have to. Fans came so see him and sing along. Bassist Robin Duhe left years ago because he wanted to do new music. If they come to where I live now, I don’t know if I’d go see them. I stopped attending Frankie’s concerts due to his voice. Sadly nothing lasts forever.

People are attracted to something of value. This is great and should be expected. Cause can't nobody perform like MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly.

A total vibe... TMF!! Thank you Roland! ❤

I'm so sorry to hear this

Maze supposed to be coming to Memphis in December 2023.yall better get this together . This is so SAD without Frankie Beverly 😭😭😭😭😭

LET FRANKIE JUST SIT DOWN AND SING!!please

I'm Praying for peace and unity I hate to see this just awful praying 🙏🙏🙏🙏☮

South africa 🇿🇦 ♥️ ready for your live show, God bless.

Loving that music!

Last time I saw Frankie and Maze, he sounded terrible. I don’t think this will work. He needs to retire honestly. Bad business and ego has been the issue for many groups. But at his old age? Please.

Great interview, thanks!!! Loving the song by TMF. ❤🎶

Management Seriously???? It has been a while since Frankie has actually sang. If Frankie checks out, management totally loses because the new band will be in place.

Yall sound real good!! I Love it. Had to be a pleasure to work with Frankie, thank you ll for your good music. God Bless Us All Reading This Also❤❤❤

Just learning about this and it makes me sad. Even more so because Mr Beverly is no longer with us. I am in my 60's and have been listening to FB &Maze a very long time. I hope you were able to speak to FB before he passed.😢😢

I am totally transported when the Maze musicians starts!!!! Jubu is the best!!!!

Amazing interview. Thank you for sharing this with us, Roland👏🏽❤️

Change is evident. I wish both parties much success.

This Breaks My Heart I still Have My Old T- Shirt. 😢 ❤❤

Roland, Great Interview!❤

I am a very loyal Frankie Beverly and Maze fan and I will continue to support TMF