FRANK MARINO MARATHON | FIRST SOLO REACTION | WHAT AN AMAZING BLUES GUITAR PLAYER!!!!
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Greatest guitarist, lead vocalist you've never heard of.
you need to listen to everything Frank has out there. he blows you away EVERY time.
All of it. Absolutely. A Jazz guitarist playing anything. Labeling Frank as a Metal guy is such an understatement. And the Hendrix graverobber label he got at first is just ridiculous.
Frank Marino is CRIMINALY UNDERRATED!!!!! This guy and his band should be in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame.
It's a real shame for the music industry that he hasn't been recorded long ago!
He made a song about RnR Hall of Fame...
It's about time someone starts a reaction channel reacting to peoples reactions when they first hear Frank Mariono.
Frank is a chef.
You just got served!
One of the baddest unknown guitarist in history, IMO.
His vocals while playing are crazy too.
All us old timer guitar players have been lovin Frank for decades he’s absolutely a giant!!! Way underrated and less celebrated than he should be💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Marino is a god on guitar... most underrated guitar player in rock history.... didn't get the airtime that so much deserved... probably because he wouldn't bow down to the record executives... stayed true to himself his entire career... gotta respect a guy like that!!
Another great song is" Dragonfly", from the album "Mahogany Rush IV", 1976
I envy you being able to experience Frank Marino for the first time. The man has been criminally underrated his whole career, but for those "in the know" we have been fans since the beginning.
Sorry, but I have to give you more info about Frank. He started in the music world in 1969 at the age of 15. His parents had toalso sign his record contract. He formed Mahogany Rush in 1971. His first albu. Maxoom I believe was released in 1973. He is mostly self taught on the guitar. The story behind that is very bazaar and wild. He did not graduate from high school and is self taught in electronics, physics, math, and other studies. He is an amazing and intelligent man that is an inspiration to me. The dvd Live at the Agora Theater comes with a 180 page book that Frank wrote the second part of. He tells his story of himself and his music. It is a great read. Maybe someone will the dvd/blu-ray package to you. It is probably the best live set recording available. It' really good. Sorry to take up more of the comment space. Also, before I go, the band started as a trio. But Frank later added his brothe Vince on rhythm guitar. The other menmbers at that time were Jimmy Ayoub on drums and paul Harwood on bass. These guys together were on of the bedt bands around. The guys were good. Agian, sorry to take up more of you time and space.
Thank you for the info. I'm a Bass Player from 77 and still doing it. He's on of three rock bass players that inspire me. Paul Harwood, Gary Thain, Trevor Boulder. Just knowing how to rock the Bass and know when to be melodic.They did it.
@@jeffreybennett8893 I am a bass player too.ainly in church on sunday. I still love hesring all of my favorite players. I have always loved Paul's ablilty to set the grove or drive a song during Frank's facemelting solos. I especially love hos bass line in video of Poppy in 1979. Really good bass player who really unferstands the purpose of a bass guitar in a song.
Thanks for your interest bud saw him 5x in total from double live timeframe to present day
Unfortunately for frank he got labeled as a hendrix clone but who wasn't post hendrix man look at after Eddie vh some people got labeled as VH clones Frank's 80s output I would say smoke the best I saw him 5x love him
Also Frank's output was a little all over the map and he was back n forth with his interviews etc perhaps why he was never made that top tier??
Seen the man four times. He played for three hours each time. He gave his all every time. Always felt like I got more than I paid for.
Frank Marino is an absolute killer!! His guitarsound is one of A kind!! Frankie for president..! 👊👊🤘🎸👑
The Master Frank Marino! Marino was on the Rise in the 70s and 80s. the music industry never gave him the credit he deserved.
but frank didnt need them. most of his concerts were sellouts in the 70s and early 80s even without radio promotion. He is a Living Legend.
thanks for the Recognition you giving frank. cheers!!
Very cool request, Frank Marino is the real deal. When Frank Zappa said "Shut up and play yer guitar" Marino listened. And you're right Nick, he doesn't get enough love. Even during his late 70s early 80s heyday he only had moderate success, but he definitely deserved more. And I can also tell you that during that same heyday period, not too many headliners wanted to follow him on the stage. He was always in more of his element playing live. I know you don't jump to live albums but Mahogany Rush Live is essential listening
Frank Marino is best served live, for sure
My favorite artist for the past 50 years, he sold out shows but didn't get radio airplay, 17 albums 50 years of music,check out more stuff,he can do it all, he has so much music.
Frank Marino is a BEAST!!!! Amazing guitar player!
I lived in Montreal a long time, got to see him Live in clubs there, absolutely amazing. I've been a fan since the 70's.
It's so sad that FM+MR are so unknown/under rated. How can this epic set of talent only get 250.likes in 6 months? Thank you for doing this and trying to spread the word. All the best from the Highlands of Scotland.
Hi, I grew up listening to Frank Marino. I went to every Concert he was in in Houston, and once saw him in a Club called Cardi’s. I was only about 15’ away from him, and it was unreal watching him Play. I was a up and coming Guitarist in Houston. These weren’t even his best 4 Songs. He was Playing Concerts back when Hendrix was Alive. A lot of Times it was just a 3 Piece Band and the Power they put out was incredible. He is the most underrated Guitarist in History! He wouldn’t give in to the Record Company’s and Shorten his Songs, or change his style to more Radio Friendly. Frank always played his Songs his way. It didn’t matter if Frank was playing a Concert with Ted Nugent, Aerosmith or whoever. All you could think about after seeing him Live, was how Frank blew anyone else on the Venue away. Very very powerful in Concert. Franks playing in a Concert where he’s really Free to cut loose is even better than his Albums. You know the feeling when you’re in a Recording Studio, it starts getting really boring after a while. Plus you don’t really have the freedom to cut loose in a Studio a lot of Times. You should check out Franks Songs, He’s Calling, or Voodoo Child, The World Anthem, Every Song Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush put out was great. Long Live Frank Marino. 👍👍❤️
I, too, have just heard his music one week ago. What an incredible, clean, hard rockin guitarist and band leader. Great songs, great singing. Perfect. Thanks Frank for all your years of producing GREAT music without being as well known as you deserve. Thanks Nick. It was fun to hear your reactions which exactly mirrored mine just last week.
I saw frank 5X throughout the late 80s 90s n 2000s I'm humbled every time his playing, sound and changes r spectacular and back then he would BLOW THE DOORS OFF venues
Frank stunned me on The Power of Rock and Roll because he played lead through the ENTIRE album! I've never before during or after heard anyone do that while singing. Listen to the album again! The most incredible thing I've ever heard
Greatest guitarist I've ever been fortunate enough to hear and see Live!
I love to see someone discover Frank for the first time...truly the most underrated explosive player to ever pick up a guitar...I discovered him in 1977...been a follower since then. Enjoy!
Frank has great tone... unique... bends notes fantastic, great chops, can go from blues, hard rock, metal, to jazz... totally underrated player.
Another great Canadian guitarist is Pat Travers. Snortin' Whiskey is a rocking good tune.😊
Boom boom out go the lights is a good one. That got played at all our parties back in the '70s.
Always loved his cover of Born Under a Bad Sign.
that's my favourite Travers studio track, but like everybody else I like Boom, boom .... saw Travers live 1980, he made it all the way to Germany to play some open airs🤘
I can't think of any other album of that time with such a prominent and incredibly mixed low end.
For me it has always been Frank and PT. And no , I'm not from Canada.
Frank Marino is a Canadian virtuoso rock guitarist (Province of Quebec) with the soul of a blues man. You absolutely must listen to the album 'Mahogany Rush IV' and more particularly the composition entitled "Dragonfly". Pure hard rock! Thanks.
Yeah, Dragonfly is a Great Song, but they all are.
I had the fortune of seeing Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush in concert in his prime, circa 1981, he’s the best I’ve ever seen. He started by playing guitar with his teeth, then almost non stop for three hours straight!The singer is Frank Marino also and he was always with this band. Thanks for your prompt reaction to my favorite guitar player!
Frank Marino is the Guitarist and the Singer.
I have seen Frank countless times. The first was on his second album, he opened up for Aerosmith "Get Your Wings" tour. By far, one of the best and underrated guitarist..
Was a blast to see your mind blown on Frank and Mahogany Rush! Totally under rated artist from the 70/80's. Tasty band!
Frank can take the top of your head right off. Another of those understated Canadians. Fast, clear and relentless.
I had the same reaction first time seeing Frank Marino and The Mahogany Rush live in early 80's. I was living in very northern town in Finland and they came to play in my hometown. I was 14 years old then and I still love their music. It was crazy experience. Next year they came again to hometown making me so happy.
Nobody better than Frank Marino! This was back when guitar was king. I saw him 3 times back in the day.
Early 1980's, and I bought The Power of Rock 'n' Roll and What's Next on record, and it was wow! Wonderous, fantastic rock music at its best.
You sir have just been introduced to the greatest guitarist of all time!!
There is a 6 hour Blu-ray/DVD live collection - "Live at the Agora Theatre" that Frank put out himself. Amazing stuff, but quite pricey. Lots of praise from the likes of Zakk Wylde, Steve Vai, Joe Bonamassa, Uli Jon Roth, Pat Travers, Randy Hansen, Marty Friedman, Vinnie Moore, etc, etc. An inspiration to his peers.
My Favorite DVD! from my favorite player.
"Worth every £90 of my British pounds, A must for everyone"" Quality is Amazing!!
The Agora Theatre Blu Ray...does it work/is it playable with middle european esp. german Blu Ray Players? I'd like to order but I fear,. it'll maybe doesn't work!
@@04041919 You can always ask before you buy if it is region free. Wich i believe it would be.
@@04041919 Should do, as it is region free
I’m 57 years old and love a lot of guitar players but Frank Marino is my favorite guitar player for almost 40 years now! My favorite solo of him is in the song ‘Somethingis coming our way’, it’s mindblowing, Frank at his best :)
Strange Universe, Child of the Novelty, World Anthem and Tales of the Unexpected are my Favorite Franke Marino and Mahogany Rush albums.
Before there was the term shredding there was Frank,a very underrated guitarist,saw him in the early 80s and boy was he amazing!One of the best Rick guitarist of all time,his vocals are perfect for what he does,check out his solo albums, they're great!
My favorite LP is "Tales of the Unexpected" with a killer rendition of All Along the Watchtower. He's incredible.
The title cut is phenomenal with Frank be bopping on clean tone Gibson SG.
Love "Door of Illusion" from the live side of the album!
"Down, Down, Down" and "Sister Change" too!
Greatest guitar player ever. I have all his records and can’t stop listening to this band. I have been a fan for 40 years. Check out the DVD Live at the Agora🎸🎸🎸
I was young 13 maybe My next door neighbor was 19 I would go down in his basement and listen to his music I heard Frank Marino and mahogany Rush went home fired up the lawn mower went around the neighborhood mowing lawns. Gor up the Cash went to local record shop bought his album. Been digging Frank every since
Great player excited to hear it again. Great Marathon.
Saw Frank in '79 and he is a guitar God amongst his peers. The baddest Canadian guitar slinger there is. He's a blues guitarist on steroids! So many great songs! Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush Live is an essential album! BTW, Frank isn't just a blues shredder, he also is the lead singer. Sadly, I had tickets to see his 50th anniversary tour and Covid hit and it got postponed, and during that time he cancelled all shows after coming down with a debilitating illness.
Frank Marino is one of the under the radar guitarists that has ever been. He is considered one of the greatest ever. He just released a DVD set called Frank Marino - Live at the Agora Theatre, its 6 hours of Frank recorded live. Listen to that and you will have seen one of the greatest guitarists live. Prepare to be blown away. Also many albums out there. Worth it I promise.
Frank Marino is just pure rock n’ roll , and a very smart guy. So much fun at the time 😂
Frank is a legend in our part of the world. His live shows were out of this world, his last live DVD is a must see!
The most underrated guitarist of all time.
Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush Rock!!!! Frank is from Montreal.
Rush and Mahogany Rush used tour together in the early days.
Frank started at 17 yrs of age. Wrote all of his own music and lyrics. Exceptions of course being covers. He has now retired for health reasons. To witness him live is too truly appreciate his skills. Watch Live At The Agora Ballroom for your mind to be blown.
Great reaction Nick, once again I´m smiling :-) You react to artists somewhat forgotten by the great public. I saw Frank Marino & The Mahogany Rush here in Finland in the early 80`s. What a treat it was! Fast and still interesting and stylish blues, rock and hard rock if you will. If you want the best version of Chuck Berry`s "Johnny B.Goode", go for their Live album. My favourite are "The Answer" and "Dragonfly". Sounds a bit like Jimi Hendrix. And that´s an honour in my opinion :-) They also had guitar duels with Ted Nugent in the 70`s if I remember correctly.
Frank Marino is known for being very Jimi Hendrix influenced in his playing, especially on his early albums.
He recently announced that he is retiring from touring due to health issues.
Hi again Nick, That album "The Power of Rock & Roll" is utterly incredible and one track is so mind blowing you basically wont believe your ears with the guitar solo ! It's called "Runnin' Wild" and is about 7 minutes long. If you ever do a recommend just from the comments then that track is an absolute must !!!! I have mentioned Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush in the comments quite a while ago. The fact you are listening now is brilliant. Thankyou to you and who requested these tracks....The albums with the band or solo are an absolute joy. I hope you get to hear a lot more....and "Runnin' Wild" is there. It's is seriously badass guitar playing !!! Byee Jim X
Yes. Yes. Yes. 👍🏽
Agreed!
Don't forget "Go Strange" and "Young Man" from the same album.
@@DaleBrotherton Let's not forget "Poppy"...especially live!
@@giorugby He'll yeah! 1979 at Bromont, Canada.... I like to call it, "Poppy, in it's purest form".
@@giorugby BTW, there isn't a studio version.
The fact that there is a tribute album for Frank Marino says it all. "Secondhand Smoke, A Tribute To Frank Marino".
Marino's 'Juggernaut' album is his best by far. In fact, IMO it's one of the strongest contenders for best Hard Rock album of all time. Unfortunately the label sits on it and may never re-release it. Such a bummer.
Had to buy an import from Japan to get my copy of Juggernaut. While I had the wallet open I got 2 copies.
with Ditch queen being my favourite song of this album
Amazing album...with What's next is my favourite from him...in the 70's and 80's the whole city of Milan (Italy) did know Frank because of me playing at insane volume on my car while driving thru the city
Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush ate my favorite all time band. I first discovered them on their iconic 1978 live album. They are Canadian. Frank lives in Montreal. He is legendary in the guitar and has a large and faithful fan base. He has very influential to many of the guitsr players of today. Zakk Wylde, Joe Bonamassa, Paul Gilbert and many others state they wre influenced by Frank. He is one of the last of the Hendrix era players. He is well known for his technique and precision. He is not a bad singer either. He is classified as metal, but Frank has stated his music is the Grateful Dead meets Jazz. He is a powerful and the most explosive player you will ever hear. He released a 6 hour dvd in 2019. Great story behind that. There is a song on you tube Lex would like. It is called it's begun to rain. It shows how well Frank can play other genres other than his face melting guitar solo rock. This song is very jazzy. Frank is known as the original shredder. Check out the 1978 live album and be blown away. Thank you for checking this band out. Hard to get other reacter to do any of his music. His music is not readily radio friendly. Thank you again!
I just took the plunge and ordered the DVD a couple months ago, I’ve only watched the first set so far but WOW! Amazing stuff (as I knew it would be).
“It’s Begun to Rain” is a great choice for the channel here, that’s one of my favourite MR songs!
Cheers
I bought the dvd last year and I am still only half way through the 3rd set. I wish Frank was able to tour now because I going to try to see him because I have never seen him live. I love Frank so much ,I want to get as many to hear his music. His 2000 album Eye Of The Storm has really blown me away. I am a christian and this album to me is a psychedelic christian album. I love it.
@@donstuard2546 Yeah, it’s unfortunate that he’s not able to tour anymore, I’ve never had a chance to see him either. He definitely needs more exposure, I’m hoping he’ll gain some new fans from this video!
I’m not Christian (and don’t pay much attention to lyrics anyway) but that album is a spiritual experience regardless, even just in terms of the music! Absolutely stunning.
@@erikberg5363 I have most of his albums on cd, but only two live ones on cd. I have the 78 live and double on cd. I do have the 78 live and Juggernaut on vinyl. I guess these will have to do. Still, great pure rock.
@@donstuard2546 All I have so far is Mahogany Rush IV on vinyl. I’d love to have them all some day!
Frank Marino is one of those ‘best guitarist you’ve never heard of’ types. Very under the radar.
The height of his popularity was arguably the late ‘70’s. He and his band toured quite extensively and one of the highlights of his career was a set at the legendary Cal Jam II.
I had a copy of “Mahogany Rush Live” when I was a teen and just learning to play guitar. Frank was my template - what I was striving for (but never ultimately achieved). I played that album so many times I wore out the grooves and almost got myself disowned by my parents.
Part of the reason you’ve never heard of him is the fact that most critics hated him. It’s not easy to be a part of the collective consciousness without at least a little critical approval.
I seem to recall a story somewhere where Frank claimed to be the reincarnation of Jimi Hendrix. Can’t vouch for the validity of that story, but it kinda led to him being labelled ‘pretentious’.
He also had arguably THE largest pedalboard of any ‘70’s era guitarist. I myself don’t consider that a bad thing, but again - turned off the critics big time. He’s still a smokin player whether he uses 1 pedal or 100…
Anyways, congrats on discovering Mr. Marino. 👍
People said he was the Reincarnation of Hendrix. Frank never said that. Rumors started that he said it, but it wasn’t True and it burned him a little bit. When it comes down to it, Frank Marino blows Hendrix away.
Saw Frank and Mahogany Rush twice in the 1970s, the first time his set was a tribute to Jimi Hendrix and most of the set was covers of Jim's classic songs and he was spot on. The next time he opened for Queen on their Sheer Heart Attack tour and mainly did hit original stuff and really launched into the stratosphere with his own psychedelic, hard rock. We would have been happy to just see him then Queen came out and showed their already superstar qualities. Great stuff, Land of A 1,000 Nights is amazing! Enjoy. 🎸
Thank you! One of the GREATEST Blues/Rock guitarists ever. Truly, an unsung hero!
Anyone young who puts up some Frank Marino gets a thumbs up from me. Ain't Dead Yet is one of the greatest hard rock electric guitar epics of all time. Uli Jon Roth's Earthquake came out at about the same time and though they are 2 different styles they both explode with contrast, speed and powerful, mind-blowing dexterity and FEELING. I ain't dead yet. So now and then I rock. And this gets me going. Yeah!!!!
Been listening to Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush for many many years. I even saw him in a small club very close to the stage. I’ll never forget it. And was a mile from my house. And live at The Agora in Cleveland, which is on DVD.
Always wanted to check out Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush for the longest time, but never got around to it....bingo! Here we go! Thanks Nick!👍
My favorite guitarst of all time since 76
My first concert was Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush.
Hi Nick ... OMG !!! Never thought I would get to see this. I am a massive fan since the 80's of this guy. I first came across his music with the band Mahogany Rush before moving onto his solo albums. He is basically so like Jimi Hendrix in both vocals and guitar and does cover versions of Hendrix. Live he is incredible and still going strong.....Ok I've done it again, writing before playing. I just get so excited with your channel sometimes I can't help it ! Lol Byee Jim X
Finally someone reacts to Frank Marino! Check out some live video from The Agora in Cleveland. Will melt your ears off!
This band from Canada,Frank Marino underated guitar player.
I have been listening to Frank both with and without Mahogany Rush since 1972, A forgotten guitarist, one of the best albums they released was World Anthem, the title track is amazing, but when you see him play "Land of a 1000 Nights" Live it blows you away with the versatility of the man.
Frank sings, writes, produces, and shreds. The band is his friends from his teenage years in Montreal. Canadians, like the other Rush.
Frank Marino is awesome. The first concert I ever attended was the tour for his “Juggernaut” album. Great player, and he always had really good bands backing him. Another band you recently discovered, and one of my favorite bands at this point, is Band Maid, and I’m happy to be seeing them on their US tour later this year. So your recent discoveries are book-ends to my concert going history!
Frank is right up there with SRV as my favorite. The Power of Rock and Roll album will keep you hyped all the way through. When Frank is gone a blue-million people will say "I love this guy!!" but he's been around 50+ years. You'd probably like Pat Travers. If you want blues, try Born Under a Bad Sign. For rock try 'Snortin' Whisky, Drinkin' Cocaine'. Happy listening!
Pat Travers is also Canadian.
THANK YOU, José Pomales! This is a FANTASTIC suggestion. This is an AWESOME album. Next marathon suggestion would be his "Juggernaut" album. ✌🏽😎
From Montreal. His band was Mahogany Rush.
I saw Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush when they opened up for Aerosmith in 1978. The album World Anthem is one of my favorites. Fantastic guitar work.
I've been listening to Frank and Mahogany Rush since the 70's.
He is the singer and lead guitarist and his band seems to have been molded around his style of playing.
I'm glad someone took my suggestion, that I left in comments some time ago. Frank is a great guitar player. Like always my recommendations are always great. Check out Live at the Agora Theatre - It's Begun to Rain.
Yup, same here. Regarding the DVD, his Jimi Hendrix covers are amazing... Are You Experienced, Bold As Love, The Wind Crys Mary. imo, nobody covers Hendrix better.
That dvd set is the best and It's Begun To Rain is one of my favorites by Frank.You've probably watched him on the Midnight Special from '78,when he cut loose on his solos the crowd was sitting there like wtf!,he was way ahead of his time,but the crowd loved him.Frank like Jimi showed us what was possible with a creative mind.Its funny how many great bands didn't want Frank on the same bill as them,as his stuff was much better than theirs.I saw him live in '77 he was awesome!
Toronto and Canada's biggest band, Rush was formed in 1968 but didn't get their first LP release till 1974; Mahogany Rush was formed in 1969 and came out of Toronto's rival city Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1969 ( with zero knowledge of the existence of the other Rush ) but released their first album first in 1972. Mahoghany Rush was always the baby of lead singer and lead guitarist Frank Marino. Both bands were trios until Frank added his brother on rhythm guitar later in the 1970's. The early MH albums are phantasmagorical journeys, true psychedelic mission music masterpieces borne from the 1960's, morphing into extensions of acid blues heavily influenced by the likes of Hendrix, Santana, Iron Butterfly, Blue Cheer, Chuck Berry, Cream, Django Reinhardt and The Grateful Dead. None of this of course was remotely commercial music and despite new Federal Government legislation that forced radio stations to play some substantial amounts of Canadian music made by Canadian artists, MH received almost zero radio airplay when that still mattered, long before the internet. FM radio was emerging in the early 1970's, but it had limited reach in Canada at the time. Most of this music was far too much for the average rock fan of that or any era to satisfyingly digest. Despite these limitations, they built a larger than cult following through live performance and word of mouth. In 1978, they appeared at CAL JAM II in front of approx. 400,000 people at Ontario Motor Speedway, California. This was not nearly as heavy a show as the first CAL JAM in 1974 ( Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, ELP & Black Oak Arkansas and other less heavy acts ). Despite this, the boys brought huge heavy energy to the massive outdoor festival that was also attended by 100-150 thousand more people ( based on paying customers, total actual attendance was probably similar for both concerts). Regardless, these were the largest rock shows ever up to that point in time. Mahogany Rush's performance one could say politely, ...... blew Ted Nugent, Foreigner and Aerosmith and their respective guitarists: Onkel Ted, Mick Jones and a very sloppy Joe Perry off the massive stage. Mahogany Rush and Santana probably had the best overall performances that left a positive, memorable impression.
Due to his style ( and his own somewhat bizarre tales of being reincarnated/possessed by the spirit of Jimi Hendrix when he passed away ), Frank was often labelled by the international and domestic press as "The Canadian Hendrix." Similarly, other guitar players were branded with this unfair label in the 1970's. Robin Trower ( originally from Procol Harum ) was touted as "The English Hendrix," and Uli Jon Roth (originally in the best, heaviest, early incarnation of the Scorpions ) was pasted with "The German Hendrix" label. All of their careers were helped in the short term by this via increased publicity, but ultimately it was a major hindrance through oversimplification and typical music industry misbranding of art. In the 1980's I booked a dozen shows for Frank and MH, mostly in large clubs and some outdoor Fall Fair shows in Canada. Frank and the band were outstanding! It was draining to watch Frank sing and play such intense and varied guitar styles over two hours straight every night ( sometimes longer ). Like Hendrix, he has followed the diminishing tradition of the dynamic, heavy rock & roll/blues guitar player who also sings lead ( Robin Trower, Rory Gallagher, Steve Marriott, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Gary Moore and a few others ). I can tell you from experience that his stage volume was so loud in some pretty large clubs, that the soundman turned him off to the mains, and he was still deafening! Marino recently retired from touring due to an unexpected debilitating illness. This band is of course extremely underrated, but they certainly influenced a lot of other great musicians. Take a deep dive and listen to the entire albums and get blown away by their breadth, depth, and versatility, all wrapped in a unique, original musical language that defies any categorical, trendy or pretentious label.
Mea Culpa, when hastily writing this response, I mistakenly typed Robin Trower instead of Pat Travers at the head of the list for lead guitar players who also sing ( I subconsciously and consciously omitted Eric Clapton from the list because after Cream, I found his output to be creatively and technically in a long decline ) . The great Robin Trower did not sing lead, although very late in his sixty plus year career, he did provide vocals on one of his many records. Canadian Pat Travers is a dynamic performer who rocked out many an arena and night club over the years. As a note, it was in an early incarnation of Pat's band that he formed in England, which also featured a very young Nicko McBrain on drums. It gave Nicko his professional apprenticeship that eventually projected him to his long tenure in Iron Maiden. I also had the good fortune to book both Trower & Travers in the 1980's and 90's. It is not an exaggeration to say that both were incredible performers. Man, what long term talent the rock and roll world produced in the mid 60's through the 70's! The world was on fire with passion, protest and creative innovation through musical fusion; emerging dreams of idealism, passionate humanism and alternate nirvanas legitimately fueled multitudes of artists who were not solely motivated by developing a "brand" and enhancing monetization of their personal art through unacceptable compromises ( At least not as much as today ). Anyway, listen to more Mahogany Rush with Frank rocking that Gibson SG unlike anyone else.
Frank didn't EVER say he was a reincarnation of Hendrix, I've heard so many of his interviews where he claims a magazine writer started that rumor.
The rest of your post is awesome 👌
Nick, FANTASTIC marathon, Thank You.
Jose, stellar picks for the marathon.
Nick you have been doing great with these marathons & 70's guitarist. Tommy Bolin, Rainbow, now Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush, what great band.
Frank Marino - Guitar & Vocals
Paul Harwood - Bass
Jim Ayoub - Drums
Seen them many times, a few times opening up for bands, can you imagine following that.
They was great picks by Jose. But Nick there are other sides to these guys. They do a real nice version of the Beatles Norwegian Wood that's pretty trippy. Their first Live album shows different sides of them.Great cuts off that the Answer, then Dragonfly is a slow funky song. I'm a King Bee, a nice little blues number that dabbles in some jazz playing. The Rocking cover of Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode. And then you have the Hendrix like Electric Refections of War, into World Anthem. Just one of the greatest live albums from one of the greatest guitarists.
Nick, there more out there to that you scratch your head & wonder how he wasn't huge. But he does have a loyal following & we appreciate the love your giving him.
Another one of those Bands is the Pat Travers Band. I love P.T., always had great Musicians playing with him, had a couple of songs that made it to the radio by never hit it huge. So many great songs & again, different styles of music, but like Frank Marino, their here to kick your ass.
It would be cool to see a marathon on Pat Travers. Here's some of my favorites.
Stevie
Life in London
Gettin' Betta
Crash & Burn
Snortin' Whiskey
Is this Love ( Bob Marley cover)
New Age Music
I'd Rather See You Dead
Misty Morning
Check him out.
After listening to this I think, why haven't I listened to more Frank Marino in all those years ? Oh, I know why, I only have LPs of him and most of the time I listen to CDs or Ipod or RUclips. Stupid excuse, but it's the truth .. I should change it since I liked this marathon very much and all of a sudden remembered what a great guitarplayer Frank Marino is. Of the records I know, Juggernaut is my favourite studio album and Ditch Queen my favourite song
My favourite band
When Metal came out we really just considered this Hard Rock Nick.
That's also Frank on vocals. My favorite Frank Marino song is "Tales of the Spanish Warrior".
You have found the greatest guitar recordings of all time Frank's catalog if you go back to maxoom and listen through the years to all his music I don't think another artist has better catalog of great just different sounding music, that changed with the times of metal and blues and the computer age ! Maybe robin Trower , Stevie and Jimi passed to young ,
frank Marino to me is the greatest recording guitarist ever!!.. his catalog proves it !
I've been listening to Frank since the late '70's, trust me when I say this, I didn't need to listen to metal. I'm glad you made the discovery, especially if you play a little guitar. Ain't Dead and Something's Coming Our Way are killer tunes. Cheers.
Nick,
I also NEED to do a deep dive into Frank Marino AND Frank Marino/Mahogany Rush. I 1st heard about them, possibly in 1975? As a kid watching late at night, either "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert" or "The Midnight Special", and I remember live footage of him playing a couple of tracks, but also his version of "King Bee", as a pre-teen, just blown away by his Guitar Playing _and_ vocals. I have no idea why my Dad, and then later me, did not go and purchase albums by him.
Yet another that I definitely have to rediscover! These were awesome tracks, but YOU also have MANY "Canucks" to checkout and many being mentioned.
And now . . . . .
*Branching Out*
I am with you on THIS, as its yet another "precursor" Hard/Heavy Rock band to Heavy Metal. This may have been TOO heavy for _most_ AOR FM Rock stations, but even then, they had their hardcore fans rockin' out to them.
But . . . I'm hoping you keep the "Metal" show along with the "Rock" idea, because I love both. But I lean to Metal and Progressive music, and anxious for you and others to hear what the "few" of us are wanting to share, with all of you. And if there is a Jazz/Fusion show, as Lexi recuperates, the more variety the better. But I'm confused . . . there was some Death Metal you "enjoyed" and expressed it, and really, you're just touching the surface of various Metal bands. Like waiting for the audience to grow, your senses and the music may grow on you in time (its happened to many of us).
I HOPE you know that I (and I presume others) REALLY look forward to your reactions solo and with Lexi, but I really have a special place for Metal & Progressive Music, so when I see those familiar or obscure titles in the latest reaction . . . I'm ready to go! As Mike Portnoy has said: ruclips.net/video/_6ISFr8xoLI/видео.html
- Really enjoyed the music in this one Nick. Trying to catch-up to all the recent reactions . . . .
Great choice of Frank Marino and his band mates. He deserves the the best in life. His teenage personal holocaust in a Montreal mental health hospital iz where Frank I think. Played an acoustic guitar inside the hospital which provided Frank. Much needed therapy. It took him ads from the paranoia from having LSD flashbacks. Frank learned guitar by playing along any Beatles and Jimi Hendrix songs from he radio . so when. was able to
Truly one of the best ever.
Enjoy your journey with Frank . I’m sure you loved it .
Two of my favorite tracks from Frank Marino are Dragonfly and his amazing version of Norwegian Wood (The Beatles).
Oh hell yes love Frank Marino! And by the way my dear friend Nick, you opened the flood gates ony end, I have tons of material I can send your way in this style of rock music. Dude, I'm gonna blow your mind I promise....lol!
I highly recommen Mahogany Rush’s first live album.
if that's the black cover album with King Bee and Johnny B Good, that would be a good one. One of my favorite live albums by any artist.
@@hog7203 yep that’s the one. Great songs. Good sound for a live album of that era. And the version of Dragonfly is better than the studio version
Yes, incredible jams on that one, he blows my mind! Guitar in all its glory. 🎸
Excellent! I like the idea of you branching out to include more genres. And I love how Alexia hears something she likes and brings it to the channel. It’s been working for me. 💕 Great content even without as many regular requests - we still got Little Feat and Todd Rundgren and Diana Krall and Steve Winwood! So, yeah 😉👍
Saw him live 1984 and he was phenomenal. I also have Live at the Agora Theater. It is 6 hours of pure class. ❤🔥
If you watch his live video, you’ll see that he’s not tapping on the triplet section. He’s actually doing a pull off pluck. I think he cleaned this method before Eddie figured out how to do it by tapping.
Ain 't Dead yet! Finish line ,He's Calling DVD version, Breaking Away.
Awesome reaction. 👏 I recommend you to make a reaction video for Frank's underappreciated classic track called 'Broken Heart Blues' from his superb LP World Anthem (1977). Thanks in advance. 🎸 🔥 🤘
Also, Frank's live album with Mahogany Rush in 1978, would be a perfect material for you in it's entirety as a listening marathon from start to finish.
Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush... Great Stuff! Haven't heard this in ages. You said it... "What a trip man"... Definitely Rock, not Metal...Thanks to Jose and you Nick for the rehash.
On the album "Play Yard Blues" John Norum covers the song "Ditch Queen" and so I learned it was a composition by Frank Marino. I mean, the version by Norum is very good but when I listened to the original by Marino it's the next level. What a guitar playing!!
Keep in mind that Frank is singing lead vocals while he is soloing live!
More great Canadian talent!