Frank Marino
Frank Marino ( born November 20, 1954 in Montreal, Canada as Francesco Antonio Marino ) is a Canadian rock musician (guitar, vocals, keyboards, drums) Italian - Arab descent.
Life
With ten years of Marino drums began to play. In the late 1960s, in the midst of the hippie movement, he made his first experience with drugs, especially LSD. In the summer of 1968, he was hospitalized with a life-threatening LSD trip to the hospital. According to own statements, this experience was the foundation of his musical creativity, including the name Mahogany Rush ( as he baptized later his band ), which was a kind of description of his then condition. This can also be found on the album covers of the albums "Child Of The Novelty " and " Strange Universe" again, which the artist Ivan Schwartz based Marinos designed narratives.
Marino started playing guitar as a distraction while still a hospital stay. The mid- 90s, he rose, after a dispute with the music industry, from the music business. However, his fans worldwide urged Marino in the following years again and again to come back to the music stage. In 2001 appeared a comeback album. Marino has included guest appearances on other artists' LPs and contributed to tribute albums for Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
End of the 70s Mahogany Rush had the peak of popularity reached and played among others the famous "California Jam II". Nevertheless, could inspire the masses Frank Marinos music never, so it counts in the U.S. and Europe to the more underrated guitarists. Only in his hometown, he enjoys to this day the reputation of a genius and " colorful dog ".
Frank Marino is married and has three daughters.
Music Overview
Frank Marino's style was no doubt influenced by Jimi Hendrix, but integrated into his music Marino different directions such as blues, rock, jazz and funk. Also to sing the part throaty voice and the way remember the beginning of the career significantly to Jimi Hendrix. However, the Hendrix influence went over the years further and further behind.
Frank Marino was formed in 1969 together with Jim Ayoub (drums ) and Paul Harwood ( bass), the band Mahogany Rush. Ayoub and Harwood were Marinos companion to 1981, Harwood played after 1981 on the LP " Juggernaut ", " Full Circle " and " Double Live ". Since 1982, frequently also scored Frank's brother Vince (guitar) to the lineup.
Frank Marino from the start was the determining factor within the band. He wrote almost all the songs, arranged and produced all the albums to date.
In 1972, the 17 -year-old Marino and Mahogany Rush recorded their first album called " Maxoom ". It was followed by "Child Of The Novelty " (1974) and "Strange Universe" (1975).
After that, the band from 20th Century Records moved to Columbia / CBS. Their first album for the new label was called " Mahogany Rush IV" and is considered by fans as the best of Mahogany Rush. As on the LP " Strange Universe" put Marino on some songs on this album also Mellotron and synthesizer on.
With the album " Live" (1978 ) changed the name to Ensemble Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush. Besides well-known album tracks, the LP contained covers of " Backdoor Man," " Who Do Ya Love," " Johnny B. Good ", " I'm A King Bee " and " Purple Haze" ( Hendrix ).
"Tales Of The Unexpected " (1979 ) contained a page with new songs that were recorded live. On the studio side of this issue also includes cover versions of Bob Dylan 's "All Along The Watchtower ", which was popularized by Hendrix, and " Norwegian Wood " by the Beatles. The title track (inspired by Hendrix's "3rd Stone From The Sun " ) first showed clearly jazzy influences. " What's Next " (1980) was only the latest LP, on the cover of the name Mahogany Rush appeared.
Under the title "The Power Of Rock'n'Roll" (1981), the first solo album by Frank Marino has been published. " Juggernaut " (1982) was another highlight in the career of Frank Marino. It is characterized by powerful and melodic guitar hard rock, occasionally garnished by synthesizer. Brother Vince was involved in the recording. The influence of Hendrix is only marginally audible.
After the career faltered, the recording contract with Columbia / CBS ran out. Only in 1986 was the next album, " Full Circle ", released on a small label on the again brother Vince was involved.
" Double Live " (1988) was re-released under the name Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush and presented, among other versions of " Roadhouse Blues" and "Who Do Ya Love". In addition, the song "Poppy " celebrated its premiere album. This song, which never appeared in a studio version, revealed all the talent of Marino. "Poppy " was over the years become an integral part of the live performances and offered Marino opportunity to quote well-known rock classics.
After the LP "From The Hip " it was quiet around Frank Marino, the music business turned its back on soon after.
Published in 2001, Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush 's comeback album, "Eye Of The Storm". This versatile album also reveals Arab influences.
" Real Live " ( double CD) was launched in 2004 and was recorded in September 2001 during a single concert in Montreal. Due to a technical failure during the recordings restored Frank Marino the last track of the album in painstaking detail on the basis of bootleg recordings of the concert. Characteristic of this live album are long Livejams, many songs blend seamlessly. In addition to classics from the repertoire of Marino, there are versions of " Voodoo Chile " ( Blue Version), "Red House" and " Poppy " in a 26minütigen version with numerous citations.
Over the years all LPs also released on CD, often offered by small labels that are now partly out of print. Due to unfavorable contracts, allegedly lost master tapes and disinterest of the record company Sony CBS, it was difficult for Frank Marino, the LPs that appeared 1976-1982 on Columbia / CBS to publish as Remaster.
All other LPs have now been re-mastered by Marino personally and are regularly available again.