British guitarist reacts to Frank Marino's ability level being hugely underrated

[@TheGuitologist]

Frank Marino was one of the baddest ass guitar players of the 70s. Few people even seem to know who he is. Frank Marino's Mahogany Rush LIVE is a must have record for any guitar player. It will absolutely blow you away.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah I think unfortunately he didn't have a mainstream hit, if he did he would have been huge.

[@knawl]

I agree, some sort of collaboration with a good songwriter would have helped him immensely. His most "popular" tunes were all covers

[@robertsteelman8619]

The Guitologist the most underated. Band there is hes my favorits sense the early 70s child of the novilty gat that when i was 13 yrs old Im 61 now it still makes my hair stand up chills all over

[@michaelcraig9449]

He had FM radio Hippie Hits.. mainstream hits would have been uncool.. not his style. He was not in the BeeGees or Air Supply.

[@rkb2092]

Yes, that live album is a killer! I saw him on Don Kirshner's back then.

[@kingbee48185]

I saw Trower, SRV, Eric Johnson, Sreve Morris, Johnny Winter, Santanna, Jeff Beck, Clapton, Steve Howe....this guy remains the most stunning, dazzling, guitar wizard in my book.

[@richarddeady6342]

Saw them all too . You’re correct . Frank shreds

[@kingbee48185]

@@richarddeady6342 Eric Johnson is stunning in a different way....smooth, technique. His takes on Jimi sound the most accurate, but when it comes to loud, down and dirty renditions, SRV and Marino put the rock into rock and roll. Some other cat (names alludes me at present) kinda looks like Jimi and vocally sounds almost identical to him, even plays a white strat upside down, but different hand, but not as powerful as the others

[@jeffhinkel7309]

​@@kingbee48185 That's Randy Hansen.

[@windridr66]

"Before he melts our faces." haha Love it!

[@odudi]

Frank Marino, Robin Trower, Rory Gallegher are some of my favorites that never get the praise they deserve.

[@lukemanify]

So right. I love those guys so much

[@BleuCzech]

I've been to many shows in my 67 years, but when I saw Frank on his last tour, I became a disciple. I dont even remember leaving the venue yet feeling like I just had a spiritual experience. My barr none favourite guitarist and been hoping and hoping he gets his ass on the road once more

[@geol1936]

@@BleuCzech They're touring in '20. Just announced!

[@BleuCzech]

@@geol1936 THANK YOU GOD!

[@gustavoantunes1700]

Rory, Frank, Robin, Uli, and Jimmy

[@glo3139]

Frank is unbelievably magnificent!!!!! I can’t believe how under rated he is. This man has such amazing talent, and he makes it look so natural and easy. That’s how great he is, to make it look so effortless!!!!! Frank is right up there with the greats, Hendrix, Stevie Ray, BB King and countless others. HIS Story, about how he began playing, is very very interesting. I love to listen to his interviews. He is not only incredibly talented, he is also a very intelligent man. He deserves far more recognition than he has received in his career. I can’t believe just how underrated he is. You would think that a man with that kind of talent would be known worldwide. Hats off to you Frank Marino!!!!!

[@othusa]

I remember watching Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush doing "Johnnie B. Goode" around 1977 on the Midnight Special, and was blown away then by his sound, speed, and articulation. Frank has ALWAYS been an exceptional player and talent, unfortunately that seems like the last time he was popular in the States; once the shredders came in during the 80's he kinda fell off the map. He was, is, and always will be a Super talent!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

A Canadian musician, from Quebec that should be better known, in my opinion. Great guitarist. Cheers Fil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah a lot more should be known about this guy!

[@jamesdenecochea5709]

Thank you Fil. I've been a HUGE Frank Marino fan since the early days. Ritchie Blackmore, Alvin Lee, Frank Marino, Peter Green, Leslie West, Rory Gallagher...that's "My List" of the Greatest...period. For a time, that was far, far too short, I had a "connection" with Frank Marino...thank you Sue Gleason. Our time together in Corte Madera should have lasted much, much longer. I miss your up-beat positive outlook on life, and the way you moved the stars when we were together!...and of course, your mutual admiration of Frank Marino...

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

Wow. As well as Frank plays, perhaps the most impressive thing is how easy he makes it look. Never loses the pitch or feel or pocket. Some solos are fun because you can hear the guitarist just hanging on for dear life, but Frank gives the impression that he can do anything he wants. As Fil said, he shares that with Moore, SRV, and that top tier.

[@daveg1208]

No wonder I love his playing, he is from the best era that there could be. I'm ashamed I just ran across this guy. Wow, just like my life, missed so much. God bless this guy.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Frank Marino is totally Amazing, The World Anthem is one of my favourite songs . He lives in Montreal Canada. He did not want to become commercialized .

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@contrabandjoe7974]

I saw Frank when I was a young teenager in the late 1970's, he was the under card for an outdoor concert... I was just blown away by his talent and ability. I was an immediate fan. Hell we didn't know who he was at that time, didn't take long to figure out who he was....

[@Addicted-2-Guitars]

While Frank is a killer guitar player, his singing voice is just as awesome! it never gets shrill , pitchy or annoying.

[@redghost3170]

The solo on Story of a Hero says it all about Frank’s magnificence.

[@arrangerX]

Thanks so much for putting these videos out there - Frank Marino is the kind of musician who inspires not only with his ability to play, but his ability to speak and relate to the "soul" of the musician, audiences, equipment and why the human choices made are always so special. Thank you!

[@classic7890]

Frank Marino is a beast. Watch for a new live DVD he's coming out with soon.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@guitaräxl]

iam also waiting for the dvd, but i think it will be never happends

[@classic7890]

I know. I think there is one clip from the video recording on YT but it seems it`s been in post-production for about one year or more.

[@MadeofFireandIce]

It will be out in a matter of weeks.

[@rossbyron]

love his tone franks allwise got a bit of flanger going on, must times i dont like it but on him its a Banging

[@sterlingprice5963]

Great guitarist and one of my favorite songs. Those high notes gave me shivers. Peace.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool! Yeah it's pretty awesome!

[@michaelcraig9449]

Even his high notes were usually thick huge roaring tones! Thats what I like.. the low monster hugeness of his tone!

[@alphamale3713]

I’m really glad I found your channel. I love your critique on technique and style. But what I really admire is your obvious admiration for great musicians without being insecure or trying to promote yourself. I love that you’re able to talk about great musicians without being worried about your ego. In fact it illustrates what great character you have as a musician. Much respect and love. Signed, a new fan

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! I'm glad you like the videos!

[@alphamale3713]

wingsofpegasus Running Blind Rocks. 😍

[@hericbagley8286]

Alpha Male I'm in complete agreement FIL is an exceptional guy and an exceptionaly good guitarist as well this format is kinda perfect actually live performance clips can unlock the next level if they hit the right player at the right time FIL, s providing a community service I'm a fan

[@lukemanify]

Fil they luv ya. METOO

[@cahg3871]

Frank Marino is one of the best unknown guitarists ever.He should be up there in fame with all the blues based greats Clapton,Beck,Page etc. Like that comment-“we’ll pause before Frank melts our faces off”.Too true,Frank Marino is a killer.

[@GarryWalker-de6qv]

Frank is standing on the summit of the mountain, clapton, page and beck haven't reached him yet....😂

[@alanatwood1243]

I interviewed Frank in 1982. This was when the labels were putting everything into Culture Club and Duran Duran. I asked Frank about that and he replied, “Those guys don’t play their instruments! You see this (showing me the massive calluses on his fingertips)? This is what it looks like to play an instrument!

[@yannyburger]

Boy George and Duran Duran can kiss my arse. Frank Marino is a Canadian legend. Sadly he just announced his retirement a few days ago due to health issues. www.guitarworld.com/news/frank-marino-announces-retirement-from-touring

[@Naniamania3]

Yes!!! Have been a huge FM&MH fan for decades. Saw him live countless times. Mind blowing! Thank you!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@vitalygoji]

I couldn't imagine that one could play it better than Hendrix, but this guy did it

[@napd265]

i was lucky enough to see Frank and mahogany rush in the late 70's and he blew me away. he was doing stuff on a guitar that vanhalen stole from him. Frank was, and is still one of the best ever!!!!

[@ronf3908]

Frank was finger tapping long before EVH

[@nunyabizness6546]

I think it's become in Vogue to call Frank Marino underrated. I don't think people who have actually heard him under rate him. One of the all time great acid rock guitarist ever. It's just that his style was never pop so he got very little air play and is not as well-known as some others who are not in his League. With his completely unique sound combining elements of rock, jazz, and unusual Arabic scales all blended with terrific Artistry and Technical Mastery, Frank will still be listened to long after all of us are gone.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@obbor4]

The term "underrated" is overrated. It's kind of like the way people new to seeing/hearing all of these classic players from the 60's and 70's being who are now being called "ahead of their time." That's what people sounded like back then! How can they be ahead of a time that reflects the one that they were living in?

[@strange-universe]

The only tune I ever heard on the radio (think Philly area) was Strange Dreams. How strange of a choice is that? It shows off his writing/composition skills, his vocals are strong on that album. But of all songs to play.. it has no solo work on it. He does some signature riffing in the background, and if you never heard him before, you would not know what an unbelievable talent he is. It's not the song I would use to turn people on to Frank. Fil does a great job on these videos, so I give him a pass on using underrated. It might look that way to someone that wasn't along for the whole ride.

[@nunyabizness6546]

Isn't that always the way it seems to be? People who are not into Hendrix always wonder why he's considered such a great guitarist when all they've ever heard is foxy lady, the Wind Cries Mary, and Hey Joe. That seems to be about the only thing that's played on the radio. I guess I was lucky growing up in the early days of FM radio, when you could hear hundreds of artists that never made it to the pop station list.

[@tarasbulba3190]

That was well said. Great description of his style.👍

[@johnbennett3714]

Always wondered why Frank wasn’t any more popular. Saw him twice at Barrymore’s in Ottawa. Always tops👍. Very intense player.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah what a player!

[@johnlangford4125]

Being a F.M. fan since '75, I appreciate "your" professional critique on his style and sound. Since the end of the 70's, he's never received his due. He always put on a great live show and left it all on stage. I can't say enough about him, however, I'm thankful to know that talented people like yourself are there to notice. Thanx again....,

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@tago69mago]

Love your channel Fil! Your analysis is always spot on and being a guitarist yourself you know good these guys are and appreciate how tough this level of musicianship is to achieve. But you're also like us guys a fan at heart who doesnt let his ego get butt hurt over how good these guys are. Stay cool Fil. You're the best!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks David!

[@gregg4164]

All these early 70's players where gods. I remember hearing this music and it was just so so good. It really rocked your soul. Many summer nights i remember listening to this and many others on my little AM radio before it was time for bed. I could not go to sleep at night without my radio on. Mom always made sure I had good batteries for it god bless her heart.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool Mom!

[@tboysrocknroll8848]

Been into Frank simce i was about 15...him and Pat Travers are my 2 favorite Canadian guitarists..being Canadian myself I'm proud to say these guys are Canadian..Kim Mitchell is no slouch either check out Max Webster...would have always loved to see Frank and Uli Jon Roth jam...

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah that would have been cool!

[@HippoYnYGlaw]

Original songwriters too! Frank and Pat have released classic songs of their own but are often cast as bluesy cover artists. I saw Max Webster supporing Rush when i was 13 and they were too left wing avant garde for my senses at the time- visually especially! Kim Mitchell’s pink lycra skinny leg dance places him slightly higher than PT’s fanned hair dryer stance and Frank’s mystic moustache but as singing guitarists they PUT THEIR heart & SOUL into it . Thanks for reminding me ! Funky joyful loud & creative . Distinctly different. Frank Kim & Patrick! Wow think I ‘ll write a song about it☑️🌱🌿😀

[@havanakim]

Ah Max Webster..

[@peterwinters8587]

A couple of other Italian greats from Montreal: Walter Rossi, Aldo Nova

[@melaniefelsher4356]

All I know of Pat Travers is hearing the live version of “Boom Boom Out Go The Lights” on the ‘79-‘80 King Biscuit Flour Hour New Years countdown (I also seem to remember first hearing Tom Petty “Don’t Have To Live Like A Refugee” and Steve Forbert “Romeo’s Tune” at that time, and Brownsville Station “Martian Boogie”). Anyway, I’ve loved that Pat Travers song ever since. Certain songs are just jumbled in my mind from that particular year for some reason. The King Biscuit Flour Hour and Dr Demento (“Fishheads, Fishheads, rolly polly fish heads” lol) are sorely missed.

[@davexxx5175]

Frank Marino is an extraordinary guitarist, not only as a rock guitarist...unfortunately in his career (as I can remember) he only had one hit in the US Billboard in the rock section and that was the song "Strange Dreams". Steve Vai during one of his interview (years ago) said that when he listened for the first time to Frank Marino as a kid he was very impressed and he understood that if he wanted to sound like this man he had to study a lot. I am very sorry that he had to suspend his concerts due to his health problems (frozen shoulder adhesive capsulitis) for many years. Let's hope he can solve them. For me he remains an amazing guitarist and he deserves to be known much more! Thanks Fil for this video.

[@trashbirdie]

Frank is a beast and one of the best moustaches in rock :-)

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@MrTortureneverstops1]

vlk liška with Frank Zappa of course !

[@trashbirdie]

yeah it seems all Franks have the ability to grow one

[@lukemanify]

@@trashbirdie And gibson SG for an axe in common

[@BleuCzech]

Porn mustache lol but I love him

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Came back to this video to see your first analyses. You've just posted the first part of your four hour conversation with Frank. Fil, you are the best.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@irishdog79]

This was awesome! I appreciate you giving exposure to lesser known musicians. And this is Frank holding back lol

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he is!

[@stevemurray5606]

Thank you for this!! Frank has been one of my favorite guitarists since the 70s. Unbelievable talent!!

[@StephenMarkTurner]

Frank was the first player I knew that got a serious Hendrix sound, just a couple of years after Jimi's passing. At least a decade ahead of SRV.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@ironpirites]

One of the best of his era. To me the most astonishing thing about Mahogany Rush is that Frank's brother Vince is also a monster. He could probably sub for Frank in an emergency.

[@robinmarino4079]

Wish Vince was with him no words spoken

[@bctesla]

Guitar player here and just want to tell you that I really enjoy these videos . Studying and performing on electric guitar is in itself a Mahogany Rush . Keep up the great work .

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@guubagaaba8391]

soooo good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! before i heard of frank , i never knew there were so many notes on the neck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lantzkeefer8674]

Frank Marino was pretty amazing i always thought.He was totally underrated and alot of people never heard of him.It made me smile when i saw who the analysis was tonight because i mentioned him last night in my comments.Thank you Fil for showing me that footage appreciate that.Rock☆

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@lantzkeefer8674]

wingsofpegasus I really appreciate you saying a few words about my comments because i know your busy.By the way you do very well playing and singing yourself.

[@user-qe2jg6lm4z]

Canadian here, really happy to see you cover Frank Marino, one of my favourite guitarists. Owned a vinyl copy of Mahogany Rush IV back in high school. His vocals are also great. Something I've never heard commented on is his great songwriting ability. Love his original material. Would like to request you cover 'Poppy', the live version from this same concert. 'It's Begun to Rain' is another of my favourite tunes of his, a ballad with wonderful feel (in addition to guitar he also plays Mellotron on it). It's got a tasty jazzy outro. I've always appreciated Frank's incorporation of jazz elements in his playing, I find it a unique and very refreshing sound. Seems to be a Canadian thing, am also a big fan of Randy Bachman's jazzy stylings.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@baldvale5418]

Frank comes closer to Jimi Hendrix than any other guitarist but without treading on his toe's in any way. Frank has soul pouring through his finger's. I was lucky enough to see Mahogany Rush live at heavy metal holocaust port vale 1981, electric reflections of war was amazing.

[@brianbenson5769]

Hi Thanks for doing this man's passion. I met Frank in Chitown in 76 on the M H. IV tour. Anytime he's near here, I GO.... I poured 4 & 5 finger Jack Daniel's for him during performing at a late watering hole Biddy Mulligans. And as a friendly person- they Just DO NOT GET BETTER!!! The great man, Dave Mason, who played acoustic to Jimi Hendrix on the original said this about Frank's cover: the BEST he had ever heard!!! Quite a complement from a Hendrix contemporary. God bless all. Brian.

[@maxxkarma]

Studied Frank extensively when I started playing lead. What a great musician. Thanks Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@bobn2803]

Thanks for posting , really enjoy your commentary (on Frank as well as the other vids you have posted)! Also nice to see a younger person digging the great Frank Marino who is one of the all time great guitar players. By the way he has a 6+ hour show soon to be released on Blu-Ray and hopefully an audio only version. It happened in Dec of 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio and it was epic. Keep an eye out for it.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah I've heard about it! I am!

[@juliannewoodrow6216]

There is nobody better Frank marino, the master of masters, holy crap

[@williamwallace8945]

One of my favorite performers and a great guitarist.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@patrickdevinelntervention2683]

Wsup Fil ..saw this dude on tv in 1978 black leather body suit & ripping it up. The live album from 78' is unreal..the 3rd song "Dragofly" is my all time fave, one of his best for sure. Thanks mate 🍻heers 😁

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem! Yeah Frank had it in spades!

[@MrMadvoter1]

Wings of Pegasus, your so right Frank was vastly overlooked back in the day, I was fortunate to have seen him live in concert around 1978, my friend and I both were blown away at this enormous speed.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@jayedilts8612]

Off the chart! I think Frank Marino was very underrated but must have been totally respected by his contemporaries! Thanks for a great vid!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem! Yeah he's got it!

[@KKMcK1]

I'm really digging you digging Frank so much! I saw him back in the day at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, and he has always been one of my favorites! Good job, Man!!!

[@jackvai2681]

cool to hear this done pretty faithfully with the chunkier SG/Humbucker tone... it's the same where it needs to be and refreshingly different where it needs to be...I like it.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah it's a cool cover!

[@grillerxx]

They look like P90's to me. Still chunkier but single coil and not as chunky as humbuckers.

[@jackvai2681]

were they...i'll look again...i was on my way to bed...half asleep already...thx

[@jackvai2681]

yeah...I think you're right...I played SGs for a while and I always ran HBs... must have developed a perceptual bias.

[@JoustGod]

I'm just now running across your breakdowns of Frank Marino. I am so glad that someone is giving Frank his due. I first saw him July 4, 1976 at the Bicentennial Jam in Rockford, Illinois. Even though I was aware that he was good, if not great, I was astounded at his mastery of an instrument that I was three years into learning. I got the experience as I held on to the wall in front of the stage for dear life on the banked part of the racetrack. I was lucky to have him AND Rick Derringer perform merely a few feet away. The experience of that day nearly made me quit! haha! The mountain of talent that Frank provided before my eyes was an almost religious event. Thank you for this (and the others) breakdown of a criminally underrated rock guitarist.

[@drummerman64]

I saw him live in ‘79 opening for Nazareth, I was blown away and became a huge fan that night

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@billwhitman4125]

I had the same reaction from the same tour. I caught Nazareth with Frank in Hollywood Florida. Been a huge fan since

[@drummerman64]

@@billwhitman4125 I saw them at Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa, I'm thinking it was June 4th

[@billwhitman4125]

John Efaw , Not sure of month , let alone the day of the week. You have a good memory. I wasn’t living there. My uncle passed away and i was down there for the funeral. My buddy was there visiting someone ( we were both from Queens NY ). He got in touch and said someone gave him tickets. The night I went , the singer from Nazareth sat in a chair the entire show. He was involved in a car accident a day or 2 prior. I think the 3rd act was Sammy Hagar ? The next day I opened the yellow pages and found a local record shop. I had to get a Mahogany Rush album. Took my grandmothers car and found this place. I ask the guy if he had it, he recommended the live album, and when I was paying the guy I was telling how the night before I was blown away. He laughed and said, he can’t sing for shit, but he can sure play the guitar. Then he said , thanks for buying my sons album. ??? No kidding. I didn’t say a word , just smiled.

[@rapidfirerob4]

Saw Mahogany Rush in college in Vermont about 1974. My friend was Art and Entertainment editor of our college newspaper, so he interviewed Frank before the concert and got us front row seats. Mind melted!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome

[@Caddowolf]

I have always heard that this guy was a bad ass, but I think this is the first time I've ever actually heard him. Kick ass! Good analysis, Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Frank!

[@MSB-fj7cd]

Frank Nolan - checkout the video for his song "He's Calling".

[@jeffussery4884]

Frank Nolan, check out the newest video of Frank Marino's song The Answer. It,s on KZbin. ROCK-ON!

[@ZalMoxis]

Listen to the solo on his track Ditch Queen

[@rbagel55]

You have been missing out bro. He has been my favorite player since 78

[@unstablesun8179]

I saw Frank Marino in concert in the 70's. At one point in the concert he had a strobe light going and was shredding for 20 minutes, I'll never forget that!

[@rosariopresti9792]

Wow. His music was different than the songs from the originals. Your right on he has haves his own twang that keeps me inspired while I'm playing.

[@rosariotoralti6014]

hey cool name

[@Mike-jk3fo]

I saw Frank about 1978 then Pat Travers about 1979 and Max Webster around there somewhere. I was completely blown away by all. It was the day when a concert was an event, you bought tickets way early and the suspense built as concert day came closer. I was a mere 16 at the time but loved every minute of it.Thanks for the video and reminding me of how great of these guys are.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@danieljunk4548]

Frank Marino. Hugely underrated. Go back and listen to a lot of us live work and you can tell that this guy is a monster player.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Definitely!

[@albertb9565]

Thanks for posting this and the comments regarding his playing and technique. Frank was my neighbor in Montreal so I've been a fan for a very long time. He even played my high school in '71. Seen him dozens of times. Very cool and decent guy. There should be a live DVD coming out soon, it was recorded at the Agora in Cleveland in 2010. Cheers!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool! Yeah I've heard about this!

[@albertb9565]

A little preview of the DVD: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJWYfnRqqLCYnKs

[@eheavensone]

When I had first heard of Frank Marino I could close my eyes and feel Jimi's soul, he was that tight.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@floydjerls2358]

Your analysis of these videos is spot on , from all I've seen..great job.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@74dartman13]

I remember his band, but not his name. Makes me wonder how many exceptional musicians are out there that have never achieved notoriety! It's a shame! This guy was great! Thanks Fil, for showing us this awesome guitarist!👍😎🎸🎶

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah there are so many! No problem!

[@gonepostal9101]

Frank didn't gain the notoriety or fame because he hates the recording industry. He just wants to be on stage and play.

[@74dartman13]

Gone Postal I can't blame him! I love music and would have loved to be in a great band, playing big concerts and touring all over. I would hate someone else running my life though. Telling me when, what, and where to go every minute of the day. How to write songs and deadlines for them. That part I would hate too!

[@dalegran7199]

I agree with TBoys Rocknroll. Frank Marino and Pat Travers.....2 Canadian gods that are both tremendously under rated . No idea why both are not talked about on a daily basis?

[@malindley]

Thanks for giving Frank some exposure. Loved him for years. You just know what you're gonna get with Frank and he delivers.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@robertoautore9252]

The greatest guitarist of all time period, Legend Frank Marino.

[@ronf3908]

Frank takes a back seat to nobody.

[@robertburke784]

Frank Marino is one of the most underated and forgotten guitarists of the 70's. I saw him live several times and he was fantastic to hear AND watch! Great band with some really rockin songs.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@JeffLynnesELO2025Tour]

Frank Marino is form Montreal. He was really at his peak in the 1970's. Very good guitarist and good voice.

[@bahusofriends5467]

kid, you amaze me! im almost 60, this was my stuff all throughout my whole life, along with frank zappa, the grateful dead, rush, dixi dregs, robin trower, steely dan and lots more extremely guitar lasting like uli jon roth, stevie ray vaughan, not to forget mentioning his brother jimmy, also classy is bonamassa. i love your analyzation of what frank marino is actualy doing there! he is a true master of his craft and he has such a lot of class, touch, soul, feel, is so expressive, its hard to believe this happened so long ago and frank marino did even manage to get better over the years....... i had to fight just to keep level......he kept on improving. what a difference! i kind of adore this and so do you. keep on keepin on brother!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@MartyMurray]

As a Canadian musician, I can definitely say that Frank is truly one of the underrated greats. I would also include Kim Mitchell in with that group. Not the same style as Frank at all. More off the wall and jazzy and poppy at times, but having seen Kim play live numerous times, he's a name a lot of people don't mention in with the best guitar players, and he deserves to be.

[@lukemanify]

Rik Emmett?

[@gavanhillebold3131]

Epic performance every time I saw Frank, like watching a shooting star 🌠 blazing across the sky. He could move mountains 🏔 with his guitar 🎸 playing. The best !!

[@adrianlee3497]

Frank's putting his own twist to it. Don't know if anyone's noticed but there was a lot of Bob Dylan in Hendrix's voice. He found Dylan's John Wesely Harding in a record store in Greenwich Village or was given an acetate of Dylan's John Westley Harding which ever you want, but he played the hell out it and I think Jimi kind of found his voice after that because there's a lot of Dylan in Jimi's vocals.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah Jimi notoriously didn't like his voice, but it made his sound unique, with his guitar of course!

[@bctesla]

Cool story thxs

[@peterjones8335]

Young guy appreciating the master Frank Marino, the best guitarist alive today

[@ronvalentini6306]

Nothing like some good old fashion Frank Marino free styling. Only saw him 1 time. Toronto at the Gardens. Backing up Ted Nugent...was close as you could ever want to be for a show. The ticket stub says Row 1, Seat 55, Centre Floor $18.50. Just went threw a hundred old stubs and the prices are insane mid 80's Queen, Zappa, $9.00, Rush, Ac/Dc, D.Purple $7.50. Now over $200 for half ass seats. You never forget a show that you sat in the front row especially with Nugent & Marino. What can I say but PRIMO. Marino was killing it and Nuge was swinging it. Loud as hell. The old Albums are well represented. One of Frank's i have is recorded at half master speed. All around great Canadain player.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome! Yeah unfortunately the money took over!

[@shannonfisher2011]

U know your shit

[@WebsterRob]

Think I was a there at that show as well at MLG, think I was in either the "reds" or "golds"(you know what those 'were'. ;) ...I remember the Toronto Star the next day with an article of the show in the Entertainment section, with the title something like "Frank Marino and his 22 Foot Pedals + 2 Guitar Techs"...implying it was all effects, etc. which made him sound good, not just pure technical expertise at the instrument. I started playing guitar around that time, in '77, and Frank was one of my biggest influences at that time. Frank and Johnny Winter both were, both had that endless fluid style.

Saw Bowie’s thin white duke tour Montreal Forum Feb25 1976. Cost $9.25. Great seats too. Great show.

[@katanasteel4250]

Found your Frank Marino review. His playing gives me the shivers. Fantastic. I saw him at Antones in Austin about 7 years ago. I was belly up to the stage and it was the greatest concert I have ever seen. Thanks for the review.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@robertmanley3472]

Were I a guitar instructor, lesson 1 would be "Watch Frank Marino". He the baddest of the bad.

[@timothybessemer7316]

Nice reaction video. I wish i could find a live version of "Sister Change" or "Requiem for a Sinner" to see how he fares on those. His live version of this song (All Along the Watchtower) was really very good. He was a great guitarist who was too overlooked. Thanks for doing your reaction videos on him : )

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@steelersnorth2914]

Great review. In the late 70's and early 80's I would see him in and around Toronto in bars and clubs for $5 and he would blow the crowd away. Fantastic band not to mention the great hair and stach!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@fccrick]

THANK YOU!!!!! Frank is one of the most underrated guitarists out there. He really has some great originals too. Stories of a Hero is one of my favorites , He's Calling, Requiem For a Sinner!!!!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@63mckenzie]

Marino is one of a long list of incredible guitarist who really should have worked with a song writer. His abilities would then have been exposed to a wider audience.

[@63mckenzie]

@@strange-universe So more people would recognise his genius. He's a guitarist's guitarist. If he's happy with that, then fine. I just find it irksome when people discuss 'greatest' guitarists and he never gets a mention.

[@bogrot69]

Cheers for this one Fil. I've been a Marino fan for many years. Talent in spades.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@johnhargenrader8972]

Frank was the best guitarist in my lifetime. Sad that last year he fell ill, and can't play at all now.

[@jayyoung5423]

Damn file love how you dive into these bands that are obscure too most folks...Frank Marino was a huge influence in my younger days...thanks as always, great stuff. And let me just say, the best Hendricks cover ever bar none!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@perrykalamaras7102]

FRANK IS ONE OF THE VERY BEST!!

[@johngerson7335]

Can't say enough good things about this artist, one of my strongest influences and greatest inspirations. He's still out there doing it live too! God bless you Frank, and thank you. Thank you too Fil, appreciating you more and more.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@sbardellajulio3114]

🤘🎸 that"s a gibson jedi & great artist 🤘great video 🎸🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen! The force is strong in that one.

[@niklaseriksson7569]

What a great analysis! Frank Marino is one of the absolute greatest blues/rock guitarists of all time. Great video, wish I was there when it happened!👍

[@bctesla]

And Marino pays homage to the main licks so well , at the outro I’m not sure if deserves to put his own take is the right word ? More like he plays the song so well , that he taps into Jimi’s spirt and improvises as if Hendrix were somehow there and playing it himself . Deserves was my initial thought . Mahogany Rush Live was one of the first vinyl albums I ever bought.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@Joshualbm]

Huge fan of Frank Marino. I had his records back in the 70s and never understood why he wasn't more regarded. But he's always remained relevant as well as being a fantastically fluid virtuoso both harmonically and technically. He plays from the heart and soul, never giving in to gimmicks or rockstar aping.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen.

[@jfront1962]

You should check out King Bee, that really shows how great Frank is.

[@MrSteviek52]

Great video....very few players would want to follow Frank Marino on stage ! .....certainly back then....and even now ! Thank you sir 👌👏🏻🎼

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@leesagomez6615]

He's STILL Rocking and Stocking 'EM up.....he's so underrated and yet was and is STILL Relevant.....

[@dumaflotchy13]

I have NEVER seen a guit player sing & play a completely sepperate lead guitar part simultaneously they Frank does. Defy's logic ...

[@randallbrown3317]

Probably the most unique cover of this tune was by Dave Mason! There is a great live video on here that is 5:10 minutes long from 1974! Dave Mason - "All Along The Watchtower" And has a great B-3 player named Mike Finnigan who fills in all the gaps beautifully! The whole band is really good too.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@peterweicker77]

It's 1979. You're Frank Marino. You're filling venues doing exactly what you want to do in life, and you're brilliant at it. That's the pinnacle. The rest is just noise.

[@danforthirepair9085]

I was so pleased that you reviewed this incred player. His live album is a staple of my vinyl collection when I want to hear soulful balls out playing That guy is a machine!!! I completely agree with you that his playing near the end of a track does not get sloppy or dry up creatively. His tone and style are bang on and true all the way through each track. Nice artful dissection and commentary.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Michael!

[@shred5]

Tales of the Unexpected or Poppy would have probably been a better song selection -- I would still suggest doing a reaction video to Tales of the Unexpected as it shows his true versatility as a player quite nicely. But yeah Frank Marino's an absolute monster guitarist.

[@gerrywand]

I was playing drums around Montreal when Frank first hit.. he just killed it . The best

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@dimitrispapadopoulos3595]

At 8:22 the infamous Paul Gilbert lick

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@blackhatter3991]

I loved what’s next all of it.Great stuff.