Robin Duhe on Surviving Cancer, Frankie Beverly & Maze (Originally Recorded 2009)

Oriiginally recorded in 2009 on the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley" radio show. On air since 1982 — long before podcasts existed — Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley brings you real conversations with the artists behind the music. In this radio archive interview, Robin Duhe — longtime bassist for Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly — reflects on decades of timeless soul, funk, and R&B music. From recording classics like “Back in Stride” and “Love Is the Key” to life on the road with Frankie Beverly and Maze, Robin shares stories from the Bay Area music scene, his battle with cancer, his solo journey, and the musicianship that helped define one of soul music’s most beloved groups. This is a warm and personal look inside the legacy of Maze from someone who lived it. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Robin Duhe 01:00 “Life” CD Release Party at Yoshi’s 04:00 Robin’s Bass Setup & Instruments 05:45 His Current Band 07:30 Surviving Cancer 11:50 Frankie Beverly & Maze 14:50 Frankie Beverly’s Guitar 16:30 Bay Area Sports 18:00 Robin Duhe’s Record Company #MazeFeaturingFrankieBeverly #RobinDuhe #MusiciansReveal #Funk #SoulMusic