Frank is a true master guitarist/song writer who intellectually crafts his songs and then leaves ample room for improvisation. When I think of a mature, seasoned musician, I think of Frank Marino. His talent gives us the epitome of tasteful playing, combining speed, unique chording, awesome phrasing, killer tone, with fluid scales. He mixes things up to make each original song interesting and fun. Check out the other ones from this Agora Theater concert; you will be as equally blown away.
Canadian rocker love it, I have seen him several time live and they were good ole days, between PAT Travers AND Frank Marino for blues rock you can't go wrong. This song is from the "What's Next" album 1980 is probably the best album ever
A fantastic guitarist. First song I heard by him was "The World Anthem", an excellent instrumental, especially live. RUclips has a poor quality video of Japan TV Broadcast of the song from 1978, with a great ending. "Stories of a Hero" from Juggernaut album is an amazing emotional song you should try.
Thanks John. Frank is a fun listen and view... one of the best rockers to come out of the 70s and carry it strong into the 2000s. His live performances were never a let-down, having seen him multiple times, including a backstage conversation. He is a very congenial and down to earth person, excited to talk shop and share his interests with the fans. I was looking foward to seeing him a couple yrs ago, but the covid crap canceled his tour and then a medical setback possibly ended his ability to play live again. So.... keep rocking out his tunes and give him his due respect! 😉
Back in 1975 there was a hall in Davison Michigan where bands used to play. It was called Sherwood Forest. It was well known and bands played there because it could hold about 200 people. Frank and other bands were playing there one weekend and my friends and I went to party out there. It was cool. There was a Whisky soaked watermelon on every table plus three joints. It was private property so cops were not a concern. Frank was just milling around in the crowd and we went outside to burn a fat one. I remember about six of us passing the joint around. I had no idea who he was. Not until he took the stage and blew all of us away! Ted Nugent and Bob Seger were playing that day as well. They were not famous yet so nobody cared it was just a party. Ted played and then Frank took the stage. He was fire! You should have heard the screaming! He smoked the place! Bob was up next but nobody cared after Frank burned it down! I was in awe! I thought I just smoked with that dude and he just jammed this place into the ground!! If I had known that these three would be famous, I would have gotten autographs. That was a fun day I will never forget! I was only 19 at the time. But that was a great time!
I saw him live 3 times, twice with Mahogany Rush in the mid 70s and then doing it again in the 80s, beyond killer every time, the first time, he opened for Lou Reed and half his set was amazing Hendrix covers, the 2nd time he was on the World Anthem tour and got a longer set opening for Queen. Both of those shows was mind-blowing and cost $6.50 for 2 amazing acts both times. Then I saw him doing the Juggernaut tour in 82. He is well worth exploring, try the great tune A New Rock and Roll, studio classic, as he stepped into the spotlight with his Hendrix inspired 2nd album, Child of Novelty. Rock on and enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎶
Juggernaut was his peak. We argued, kindly outside, 3/3/83 on a warm Chicago Winters night at Park West. what's Next-No Juggernaut. Both. And then the show. One of his best ever. Check it out. I saw him 5 times after that. 84 still on that tour and he freaked out.... Eddie who. Carlos who. Etc. And after 11 years he retreated. Took a break. Great after for sure. But that tour....excellent and then some.
I had the pleasure of seeing him twice and he was absolutely fantastic blew everyone’s heads off. I’ve seen probably all the top guitar players in the world and Frank Marino still stands tall at the top Amazing artist
Thank you for sharing the greatest musician in the world! Something's Coming our Way is what seperates Frank Marino from a good gee tarists to a great gee tarists. One request? He's Calling Live at the Agora. Its the ultimate top shelf Frank Marino Live. He is on a level of musicianship that is very exclusive.
I have the utmost respect for Eddie Van Halen. But before him there was Hendrix and Frank Marino thank you Frank for making my youth so memorable. You are the KING
First heard Frank back in the 70's. Bought his album Strange Universe. The tune Land of 1000 Nights sent chills up my spine and blew me away. Was like Hendrix had come back. The song is about a bad acid trip he had. He was like 20 years old when he wrote and recorded that tune. It is a lush and dark tapestry. It's as close as one can come to experiencing a bad acid trip, short of ingesting the LSD! Brilliant song, brilliant album. I've been a fan ever since! Now THAT is a tune you can and should do a reaction video for!
My favourite as well, I was very dissapointed it wasn't included in the Agora box set but apparently it was in the soundcheck video recorded the day before which might just get released, here's hoping.
I also turned 69 recently, on 12/22. Frank is awesome, been a fan since 1974 and his Child of Novelty album. Saw him 3 times, killer is an understatement.
Thanks ! it s been so long ago and i never payed attention to ages All it s important is the music ! To me , he s the best Hendrix cover, even his voice !🤔@@michaeljozwiak25
Have to love the single coil pick ups in that SG..made of Mahogany BTW. I wonder how many necks he's simply worn out. Not just the frets,but the Rosewood.😮
John, have you reacted to any Tommy Bolin? We lost Tommy at just 25 years old but he left his home of Sioux City, Iowa at age 16 to pursue his dream so he surprisingly made quite a lot music before his death. MOXY, The James Gang, Billy Cobham’s Jazz Fusion album Spectrum, Deep Purple, and 2 solo albums are among his credits. I’d love to see your reaction to his solo masterpiece “Post Toastee”. Link below. Thanks! ruclips.net/video/z4pQ4qwOJpU/видео.htmlsi=LWA8N-GduAgxLw3R
Frank is a beast but hasn't played in concert since this one,and it was in 2010 or 2011.Check out Strange Dreams,The Answer and It's Begun To Rain from this concert,and got back to 1978 Midnight Special to see him in his younger days.Also 1979 doing All Along The Watchtower,maybe the best cover of Bob Dylan's song.Peace John and thank you!
It's the wierdest thing-I've known about him since the 8os, and haven't heard his name brought up for decades, and then in September I heard 5 people talk about him in the span of 2 weeks, including Zakk Wylde, and now this. Recommend "Poppy".
2:18 no he's not going anymore as this video was releaed in 2019 but the performance is like 10 years ago, if not more. Unfortunately he announced his retirement in 2021 due to health reasons
Sadly underated one of the best Johnny Winters and Joe Bonnamassa are just two guitar Gods who praised Frank Marino .Proud to say he comes from my home town Montreal
Educate yourself in Frank Marino. The band playing in this concert was not his original band of Mahogany Rush. He is in mending from a health issue,and recently announced he is doing well and looks forward to getting back to his family of fans to enjoy his artistic compositions.
Frank is CRIMINALLY underrated... edited to add - I posted this then saw doomfable posted the exact same sentiment... therefore it must be true : ) Sadly, no more touring due to an undisclosed health issue. I had tickets to see him on the tour that was cancelled.
Frank is still great here. Yes. But check him out 3/3/83 at Park West Chicago. He smokes. Back then he had more fire and in my mind he was at his peak. Not that many, would find this slow or unpassionate.
Honestly, I like the original version that was on his "What's Next" album better. Another great tune off that album well worth checking out is "Finish Line". And if you really want your mind blown, listen to "Ain't Dead Yet" on "The Power of Rock" album.
Geez ! This is one of his best. He could improvise like this all night if he wanted to .
Criminally underrated guitar player
Frank is a true master guitarist/song writer who intellectually crafts his songs and then leaves ample room for improvisation. When I think of a mature, seasoned musician, I think of Frank Marino. His talent gives us the epitome of tasteful playing, combining speed, unique chording, awesome phrasing, killer tone, with fluid scales. He mixes things up to make each original song interesting and fun. Check out the other ones from this Agora Theater concert; you will be as equally blown away.
Yes!! Love Frank Marino! ❤️ 🇨🇦
Dragonfly is one of favs by him.
Canadian rocker love it, I have seen him several time live and they were good ole days, between PAT Travers AND Frank Marino for blues rock you can't go wrong. This song is from the "What's Next" album 1980 is probably the best album ever
Astounding Talent.
A fantastic guitarist. First song I heard by him was "The World Anthem", an excellent instrumental, especially live. RUclips has a poor quality video of Japan TV Broadcast of the song from 1978, with a great ending. "Stories of a Hero" from Juggernaut album is an amazing emotional song you should try.
Thanks John.
Frank is a fun listen and view... one of the best rockers to come out of the 70s and carry it strong into the 2000s.
His live performances were never a let-down, having seen him multiple times, including a backstage conversation. He is a very congenial and down to earth person, excited to talk shop and share his interests with the fans.
I was looking foward to seeing him a couple yrs ago, but the covid crap canceled his tour and then a medical setback possibly ended his ability to play live again.
So.... keep rocking out his tunes and give him his due respect! 😉
Back in 1975 there was a hall in Davison Michigan where bands used to play. It was called Sherwood Forest. It was well known and bands played there because it could hold about 200 people. Frank and other bands were playing there one weekend and my friends and I went to party out there. It was cool. There was a Whisky soaked watermelon on every table plus three joints. It was private property so cops were not a concern. Frank was just milling around in the crowd and we went outside to burn a fat one. I remember about six of us passing the joint around. I had no idea who he was. Not until he took the stage and blew all of us away! Ted Nugent and Bob Seger were playing that day as well. They were not famous yet so nobody cared it was just a party. Ted played and then Frank took the stage. He was fire! You should have heard the screaming! He smoked the place! Bob was up next but nobody cared after Frank burned it down! I was in awe! I thought I just smoked with that dude and he just jammed this place into the ground!! If I had known that these three would be famous, I would have gotten autographs. That was a fun day I will never forget! I was only 19 at the time. But that was a great time!
5 or 6 hour concert...all Frank killing the guitar. I suggest you get the cd set
Frank ROCKS! He also has been making a line of guitar effects or stomp boxes. Check them out!!
I saw him live 3 times, twice with Mahogany Rush in the mid 70s and then doing it again in the 80s, beyond killer every time, the first time, he opened for Lou Reed and half his set was amazing Hendrix covers, the 2nd time he was on the World Anthem tour and got a longer set opening for Queen. Both of those shows was mind-blowing and cost $6.50 for 2 amazing acts both times.
Then I saw him doing the Juggernaut tour in 82. He is well worth exploring, try the great tune A New Rock and Roll, studio classic, as he stepped into the spotlight with his Hendrix inspired 2nd album, Child of Novelty. Rock on and enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎶
Juggernaut was his peak. We argued, kindly outside, 3/3/83 on a warm Chicago Winters night at Park West. what's Next-No Juggernaut. Both. And then the show. One of his best ever. Check it out. I saw him 5 times after that. 84 still on that tour and he freaked out.... Eddie who. Carlos who. Etc. And after 11 years he retreated. Took a break. Great after for sure. But that tour....excellent and then some.
From this same DVD, "I'm Going Away"... when it's available on RUclips
Also, from this DVD, "It's Begun to Rain," which is available on RUclips now.
I had the pleasure of seeing him twice and he was absolutely fantastic blew everyone’s heads off. I’ve seen probably all the top guitar players in the world and Frank Marino still stands tall at the top Amazing artist
Thank you for sharing the greatest musician in the world! Something's Coming our Way is what seperates Frank Marino from a good gee tarists to a great gee tarists. One request? He's Calling Live at the Agora. Its the ultimate top shelf Frank Marino Live. He is on a level of musicianship that is very exclusive.
friend of mine turned me on to Frank Marino in 1983, the first song I heard by him was Ditch Queen, and I was hooked on Frank after hearing it, ha
This is a whole.new level of musicianship!
Phenomenally Phantastic Phrank!
I've seen him 4 times. One, front row in a smaller venue 1977. Last time in the 2000's.
I have the utmost respect for Eddie Van Halen. But before him there was Hendrix and Frank Marino thank you Frank for making my youth so memorable. You are the KING
One of my fav tracks, but so many he is a master of guitar covering lots of styles, rock jazz blues, dig deep play more please.
Love his SG
First heard Frank back in the 70's. Bought his album Strange Universe. The tune Land of 1000 Nights sent chills up my spine and blew me away. Was like Hendrix had come back. The song is about a bad acid trip he had. He was like 20 years old when he wrote and recorded that tune. It is a lush and dark tapestry. It's as close as one can come to experiencing a bad acid trip, short of ingesting the LSD! Brilliant song, brilliant album. I've been a fan ever since! Now THAT is a tune you can and should do a reaction video for!
My favourite as well, I was very dissapointed it wasn't included in the Agora box set but apparently it was in the soundcheck video recorded the day before which might just get released, here's hoping.
If you want to see something really amazing, check out "It's Begun to Rain" from the same Agora performance. Outstanding performance ✌️ ☮️ 🎵🎤🎶🎼
"How is he still going?" As I recall, he played for 12 hours that day for the performance.
Truly a master of the guitar.
Always loved Frank Marino...since the 70s ! that guy is over 70 years old fore sure,,, i m 67 and i was younger than him ! i think ? lol !
Frank Marino just turned 69 years-old on November 20th.
I also turned 69 recently, on 12/22. Frank is awesome, been a fan since 1974 and his Child of Novelty album. Saw him 3 times, killer is an understatement.
Thanks ! it s been so long ago and i never payed attention to ages All it s important is the music ! To me , he s the best Hendrix cover, even his voice !🤔@@michaeljozwiak25
Highly recommend THE ANSWER live at the Agora.
Have to love the single coil pick ups in that SG..made of Mahogany BTW.
I wonder how many necks he's simply worn out. Not just the frets,but the Rosewood.😮
John, have you reacted to any Tommy Bolin? We lost Tommy at just 25 years old but he left his home of Sioux City, Iowa at age 16 to pursue his dream so he surprisingly made quite a lot music before his death. MOXY, The James Gang, Billy Cobham’s Jazz Fusion album Spectrum, Deep Purple, and 2 solo albums are among his credits. I’d love to see your reaction to his solo masterpiece “Post Toastee”. Link below. Thanks!
ruclips.net/video/z4pQ4qwOJpU/видео.htmlsi=LWA8N-GduAgxLw3R
He likes to play and man he sure can All day if you let him the guy puts on 3 hrs concert
Frank is a beast but hasn't played in concert since this one,and it was in 2010 or 2011.Check out Strange Dreams,The Answer and It's Begun To Rain from this concert,and got back to 1978 Midnight Special to see him in his younger days.Also 1979 doing All Along The Watchtower,maybe the best cover of Bob Dylan's song.Peace John and thank you!
Now thats entertainment
It's the wierdest thing-I've known about him since the 8os, and haven't heard his name brought up for decades, and then in September I heard 5 people talk about him in the span of 2 weeks, including Zakk Wylde, and now this.
Recommend "Poppy".
I saw him once at the Cal Jam 2. He came on really late and most had left gy then.
2:18 no he's not going anymore as this video was releaed in 2019 but the performance is like 10 years ago, if not more. Unfortunately he announced his retirement in 2021 due to health reasons
Sadly underated one of the best Johnny Winters and Joe Bonnamassa are just two guitar Gods who praised Frank Marino .Proud to say he comes from my home town Montreal
I agree how is he still going in a 6 hr concert
Woah. Respect.
Seen Frank 3 times. Unfortunately he is no longer touring because of a shoulder problem.
I would've like seeing him jamming out with Joe Satriani, that would've been epic! They're my favorite shredders when i grind on World of Warcraft!
Try Rock n Roll Anit Dead yet JS and thanks for yr channel , hope you like the Canuck music !!!😅
Educate yourself in Frank Marino. The band playing in this concert was not his original band of Mahogany Rush. He is in mending from a health issue,and recently announced he is doing well and looks forward to getting back to his family of fans to enjoy his artistic compositions.
Frank is CRIMINALLY underrated... edited to add - I posted this then saw doomfable posted the exact same sentiment... therefore it must be true : ) Sadly, no more touring due to an undisclosed health issue. I had tickets to see him on the tour that was cancelled.
Frank is still great here. Yes. But check him out 3/3/83 at Park West Chicago. He smokes. Back then he had more fire and in my mind he was at his peak. Not that many, would find this slow or unpassionate.
Honestly, I like the original version that was on his "What's Next" album better. Another great tune off that album well worth checking out is "Finish Line". And if you really want your mind blown, listen to "Ain't Dead Yet" on "The Power of Rock" album.
Listen to Frank play Poppy
Please do a reaction to Suede - Life is Golden
This song is not long ...compared to the 12 hour show he gave here !😅
Just sayin..
With this guy playing around canada, srv never really caught on here...
He's own words he's Jimi Hendrix reinkarnation..
Frank never said that.
Reaction video. Who wants to watch a guy watch a guy? 🤣💩