QLS Gives Frankie Beverly His Flowers

Frankie Beverly joins Questlove Supreme for a very special appearance. This rare in-studio conversation finds Team Supreme telling the Philadelphia native about his impact, significance, and ability to provoke joy through music as Frankie reflects on more than 50 years of amazing songs and showmanship.

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0:00 - Questlove Supreme intro for a very special guest, Frankie Beverly
3:49 - Frankie Beverly’s Philadelphia memories
5:40 - Frankie Beverly’s musical roots in Gospel and Doo-Wop
6:25 - Frankie Beverly remembers his first musical bands, and the influence that Frankie Lymon had on him
11:05 - Moving from Philadelphia to California, and the transition from Raw Soul to Maze
12:05 - The career impact of Marvin Gaye on Frankie Beverly
13:55 - Despite not signing with Philadelphia International Frankie Beverly, there was a Kenny Gamble connection
15:05 - Frankie Beverly’s family reflects on his growth and development
17:30 - Frankie Beverly is such a master at singing about love. Why?
19:00 - Frankie Beverly deliberately chose to be accessible to the people, in art and in deed. Team Supreme shows love and gratitude to that attribute
22:00 - Frankie Beverly always wanted a band and a group
22:40 - Frankie Beverly on songwriting and a discussion about “Before I Let Go”
25:30 - Deciding on the name Maze — was Marvin Gaye a factor? Memorable album cover concepts
26:35 - Talking about Frankie Beverly’s catalog
29:00 - Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly has always been able to tour even without new music
31:00 - Why does Frankie Beverly wear white? Why did he wear the trademark hat?
34:10 - How does Frankie Beverly see the future?
35:20 - Frankie Beverly’s thoughts on Beyoncé covering “Before I Let Go” and his admiration for her
36:10 - Giving Frankie Beverly flowers before he lets QLS go