Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush

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Frank Marino (Francesco Antonio Marino), born November 20, 1954 in Montreal, is the guitarist and leader of Canadian hard rock band Mahogany Rush.

Career

The band had its peak of popularity in the 1970s and toured extensively playing such venues as California Jam II together with bands such as Aerosmith and Heart. Marino is still active; as of 2007, recording and touring under his own name and has also been involved in blues recordings with other artists as well.

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* To explain the name, Mahogany Rush, Marino says, “In fact, the mental condition (the acid trip) that became my daily life in my early teens, was due to having taken psychedelic drugs to the point of being hospitalized, and that condition produced, eventually, the name or term “mahogany rush”, so in a way it was “related” to the drugs themselves. But it was more related to the mental experience. Mahogany Rush was, basically, the only way I could describe a certain aspect of that “trip” to others who couldn’t understand it at the time, and still can’t really do so now.”

* Early on in his career, it was claimed on the music press that he has stated that he is a reincarnation of Jimi Hendrix, a claim that was substantiated by his playing of Hendrix classics with considerable virtuosity. This claim was dismissed by Marino himself as falsified information created by the press and he has continued to forge a style of his own through the 1970s up to present day. This is discussed in-depth on the MySpace page for Frank Marino & Mahagony Rush.

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  • T_Higginz

    Tales of the Unexpected - great album!. But where are the last.fm listeners?

    15 Jun 5:39pm Reply
  • SergioFuhr

    que banda tan genial acabo de encontrar :3

    30 Dec 2012 Reply
  • crownanchor

    Kool Marino and the gang.....

    6 Oct 2012 Reply
  • the_poison_ivy

    Kind of disturbing, that there are just so few listeners. I think this version of "All along the watchtower" is the best one. Jimi Hendrix isn´t bad , but this is better. ( And the BSG-Version is just horrible, but that´s another thing)

    17 Sep 2012 Reply
  • Headbanger62695

    so ridiculously talented, its a shame more people haven't heard of him

    15 Aug 2012 Reply
  • kriki65

    Since more than 30 years I love to hear Franks stuff. Specially the live records are so powerful. Hope I get the chance to see him in Germany....

    14 Sep 2011 Reply
  • Bentwick09

    and only 12,711 listeners....., what a shame......

    24 Jul 2011 Reply
  • Bentwick09

    RealLIVE!....., one of the best live albums ""ever"" made.....

    24 Jul 2011 Reply
  • MadSok

    Hendrixable

    8 Jul 2011 Reply
  • xdreamx19

    for similar bands check my blog http://tripjam.blogspot.com/

    19 Jun 2011 Reply
  • arweryn

    Only 96,000 plays? Really?

    10 Mar 2011 Reply
  • aardwerk

    Marino is still active it says above. That's an understatement. He still blows your head of with fantastic improvisations and long seeking adventures on his guitar. I lately re-discovered Marino. I listened to his live album Real Live. This is so cool and creative. And his band is top. Steady and very solid giving Marino way on the stage for his outstanding performances. I live in Europe (Holland) and hope that he will pass by in the near future. I definitely will go to see him.

    4 Feb 2011 Reply
  • maerte70

    Habe durch einen Freund mit dem Song Finish Line zu Ihm gefunden und schätzen gelernt. i love Poppy and AVALON!!

    10 Dec 2010 Reply
  • LarryPotillo

    Dear Frank, I do hope you decide to add New Jersey to your tour Again!

    6 Dec 2010 Reply
  • ManiacForces

    Terrific

    22 Nov 2010 Reply
  • grinderswitch

    this guy has to be one of the best i've ever seen.he' s currently on tour in the usa. i'm seeing him in new york nov 5 at bbkings. if he comes your way you must see him - this man kicks. CHECK OUT HIS WEB SITE ITS A FAN BASED SITE THAT IS EXCELLENT

    26 Sep 2010 Reply
  • xdreamx19

    most underrated guitarist

    22 Jul 2010 Reply
  • mynameisjoehann

    Im proud to be Canadian

    31 May 2010 Reply
  • fibrecut

    Spark it up!!!!

    14 Apr 2010 Reply
  • FjordSweetFjord

    Frank Marino can play some fucking guitar!!!!!

    3 Apr 2010 Reply
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