I’m 65 and just discovered Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush a couple months ago when I heard “Its Begun to Rain” live from Agora theater. Absolutely blew me away….unbelievable vocals,lyrics, and guitar playing! Beautiful, haunting lyrics mixed with a guitar blending blues,jazz, and rock. One of the best songs I have ever heard in my lifetime. Got into the rest of his catalog of music and ….WOW! Did not get the credit,praise,and recognition Frank and the band deserved. Felt like I was robbed of his music for decades. His music will live on forever. Thank you Frank you your gift to the world!
@snogglemonkey2 жыл бұрын
This is a reminder to me of just how great rock was back in the day. Marino is just a monster talent great voice, great guitar playing!
@cutnedge57632 жыл бұрын
Yep. Good comment. They played with compassion back then. Hell just look at the drummer. Would dare anyone today to do a remake of this classic song….
@benkkonzsella85442 жыл бұрын
Amen to that bro 🎸 👍
@simonbertioli46962 жыл бұрын
Out of this world.. such a talent ..the word 'great' just does not do him justice ...
@MrMike91589 жыл бұрын
Being an old man of 59, I have had the pure joy and privilege of enjoying both Jimi Hendrix and Frank Marino. And while I totally agree that Hendrix was probably the most theatrical, talented and inventive guitar player I ever heard, anyone saying that Marino was a poor comparison or an intentional "clone" of Hendrix either doesn't know their rock music history or is just misinformed. Frank Marino was/is one of the most creative and respected guitar talents to ever pick up an axe and has long garnered the respect of his peers as well as fans. Obviously, he was influenced by Hendrix, but so was just about every guitar player who came after him. Because Marino's band, Mahogany Rush hailed from Canada (along with another "moderately successful" band using the "Rush" name...lol), and because Mahogany Rush didn't enjoy the same level of commercial success as the Jimi Hendrix Experience or Jimi's lesser known but equally talented band, "Band Of Gypsies", he wasn't nearly as well known. But make no mistake, Marino is a great guitarist in his own right and there is plenty of respect to go around for rock fans to enjoy both he and the late, great Jimi Hendrix. No room for haters in great rock music.
@MrMike91589 жыл бұрын
Paul Kukay Hey Paul, Thanks for commenting. I just think with all the hatred, name calling and racial tension going on right now, music is something everyone can enjoy. Good music knows no color, no race, no political affiliations. It's just there for everyone to close their eyes and get into. Music can show us how we are all individual as well. When people close their eyes and get into this song, especially the guitar riffs and the words, everyone sees and feels things that mean something to them. How cool is that? Dylan wrote some serious lyrics to go with the music and Frank takes those words and flies. Take care.
@ornical9 жыл бұрын
MrMike9158 Yes indeed. Frank Marino is truly great. I think people of the generation for whom Hendrix was not an assumption enjoyed a special opportunity for inspiration. I think his approach inpired creativity in people. I've noticed that even his most staunch disciples have been able to wear his influence on their sleeve and still have their own unique, identifiable styles like Frank, Robin Trower, Stevie Ray, Vai, Satriani , Uli Jon Roth, Eric Johnson, Eric Gales, Jean Paul Bourelly, and the list goes on and on.
@MrMike91589 жыл бұрын
Iron Negro That was very well put my friend. I think that Jimi's "influence" on others as well as his immense talent is why he is so remembered and idolized. There are probably very few "great" guitarists that weren't influenced by Hendrix's flare, his style & creativity and his showmanship. You take this song..."All Along The Watch Tower"....a song written by one of the great poets of his generation, Bob Dylan...who was basically a folk artist who expanded his sound when he went "electric". Back "in the day", Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan were known as two totally different types of artists and yet Hendrix was able to bring his own emotion, talent and creative "spin" to this Dylan song and made it not only his, but basically an early anthem of rock for everyone. By the way, I love your list of guitarists. May I add Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple/Rainbow and Jimmy Page of Led Zep. I think a lot of Hendrix's showmanship influenced Page, especially early in Zep's career. Take care.
@dwk679 жыл бұрын
I agree that Hendrix was the most influential guitarist ever with Eddie Van Halen a close second. Both those guys turned the music world on its head when they came onto the scene and retain that influence to this day. If there were a Mount Rushmore of guitarists those two would be the Washington and Lincoln of it, no brainers. The other 2 spots would be open for vigorous debate, but I'd probably go with Clapton and Page. 2 Americans and 2 Brits, along with an incredible amount of great music...
@MrMike91589 жыл бұрын
dwk67 Thanks for the comments. I'd have no problem with your Mt. Rushmore list...lol...pretty impressive players you have listed there. Maybe we can build another version ( a little less prestigious) where we can add Ritchie Blackmore, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Neil Schon, Frank Marino and David Gilmour...and probably so many more... Take it easy.
@user-om9ix2lh3t9 ай бұрын
Montreal, Quebec product at it's best...Frank Marino rules!!!☝☝☝🤟🤟🤟🤙🤙🤙
@M0useketeer2 ай бұрын
2024 That guitar tone still gives me goosebumps
@sebastianfibes21267 жыл бұрын
The most underrated guitarist of all time.
@7u6y7 жыл бұрын
This footage it's a proof of how underrated Frank Marino Was, sadly, only open minded people know how to appreciated the greatness of this performance.
@jojonorris80475 жыл бұрын
Saw it ...Lakeland Florida 1979 Saw him 3 times total ...never forgot him.
@michaeltomas40214 жыл бұрын
Well said
@louisortiz85224 жыл бұрын
This guy Frank has my respect. He's playing it live no retakes. The man has some chops. Love his tone. Jimi inspired but all Frank.
@jappet16084 жыл бұрын
This guy is great...The whole world missed the boat... He should be known as one of the greats...
@mikezuckerman5213 жыл бұрын
Top 5 rock guitarist of all time....you guys can argue over the rest....."-)
@brainstain29042 жыл бұрын
I grew up with this guy and loved this guy he is so talented I am so sorry to hear that he's not going to be able to tour anymore I'm not sure what's going on but he's got some kind of illness! this was when rock and roll was real rock and roll not the s*** they have out today! Frank quest one of the best right up there with Hendrix!
@danielethier20152 жыл бұрын
Frank has always..will always be in my top favorite guitarist. Sadly, he did cancel(2021) any further tours due to health issues. No man will ever replicate his musical greatness..versatility! Damn I'm gonna miss him!!
@FSM46AND210 жыл бұрын
Hard to find words to describe how powerfully emotional Frank's playing is. Moves me to tears at times.
@brainstain29042 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@benkkonzsella85442 жыл бұрын
Amen to that bro 🎸 👍 😄 😎
@albertesparza7444 Жыл бұрын
True that bro 👍☹️
@Ofinfinitejest11 ай бұрын
I could try... Cross Stevie Ray Vaughn with Ritchie Blackmore with Jimi Hendrix.
@optimystic128210 ай бұрын
I am 65 years old and just realizing what I have missed. I have always loved the guitar in all its forms. Mr. Marino's playing takes my breath away and moves me to tears as well. There are times that he seems about to levitate heavenward holding onto the guitar. The greatest player I have ever seen.
@Rotor10812 жыл бұрын
I've been listening to Frank from the beginning back in the early 70's. Far and away one of the most technically proficient guitarists that has ever graced a stage, combine that with a deep understanding of what makes a song special, he is one of the very best. Long live rock Frank! You are one of my favorites.
@kimb18732 жыл бұрын
The very best rendition of this song and the most incredible soloing by Frank!!!
@nordattack4 жыл бұрын
One of the most unique and talented guitarists ever.
@cutnedge5763 Жыл бұрын
you might want to add underated to this...
@CommanderOfFate12 жыл бұрын
Mankind just cannot create music like this anymore. Even this poor quality mono recording never fails to give me goosebumps when I return here.
@duanemcfate3119 Жыл бұрын
Frank if you can ever read theses my most favorite album by far thanks for the greatness peace ✌️
@benkkonzsella85442 жыл бұрын
73 years young, wow saw hendrix, this guy has just done the best version of this song ever in my opinion 🎸🎸😜🎸
@kimb18732 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@benkkonzsella85442 жыл бұрын
@@kimb1873 amen to that 👍 ❤️
@johnthonig1692 Жыл бұрын
Agreed ☮️
@prezooom4307 Жыл бұрын
Just keeping the master Jimi Hendrix style alive . There are many Here among us who thought that life was just a joke. I salute them.
@benkkonzsella8544 Жыл бұрын
@@prezooom4307 hell hendrix was the greatest, 👍 I saw him, Clapton all of them, were in awe of him, play on jimi 👍, 🙏
@albertsen18004 жыл бұрын
Frank was a force in and of himself. His covers are often better than the originals, and that is meant with no disrespect to the artist. His playing and singing are are among the very best. It’s a shame the world doesn’t know him or his work as well as it should.
@eddielang211 жыл бұрын
I'm kind of pissed that I've lived so many decades without anyone telling me about the serious talent of Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush. Well I've heard about them in passing from time to time but none of my musician friends seemed to have had a clue about them nor told me that I have to check them out. What a classy talent Frank Marino has proven himself to be.
@dwk6712 жыл бұрын
Hendrix (and Dylan) would've been proud of Frank's version of this. This smokes any live version of it that I've ever heard Jimi do and is on par with Hendrix's studio cut. Simply searing guitar tone in the soloing, especially the outro section about 4:08 on till the end, just simply pure INTENSE PASSION. I can only imagine how this must have sounded in front of a wall of Marshalls. No wonder so many headliners were intimidated by this guy. Who in the HELL would want to follow this on stage?
@carlrest65534 жыл бұрын
Marino one of the two most underrated guitarists of all time. Kath is the other. I was 10 the first time I heard him and he blew me away. A pure musician in every sense of the word!
@rogeliodelagarza86525 ай бұрын
63. It still rings true. Badass mother's never die. We just burn out 😁👍👍
@justintyme27644 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest guitarist ever! EVER!
@benkkonzsella85442 жыл бұрын
Amen to that bro 🎸 👍 😄 😎
@harrykadaras94594 ай бұрын
Frank was a Monster on guitar. - Best of that era and still valid through today. He blows "Prince" off the stage for skill level, as well as the entire hoard of late 60s through mid 80s players...
@hamhead276510 ай бұрын
FM just captured the essence of this song. You can feel it inside
@sccm1005 жыл бұрын
Holy shit this guy is great and I’d never heard him before
@YaoEspirito4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you happened upon him. He was searing hot back then.
@redghost31704 жыл бұрын
Frank is the man! Try Strange Dreams.
@randallkennedy20663 жыл бұрын
He was really big in Toronto.
@toxsickdog3 жыл бұрын
I seen frank(&Mahogany Rush) back in the '70's when I was in High school, I was blown away. I'm glad He has lasted so long, The agora theater videos are great if you havn't seen 'em, especially the Answer.
@larrylauner96713 жыл бұрын
Hes still making music , really nice guy also
@DrMysterio8887 жыл бұрын
All hats off to Marino for taking the Hendrix School of Music to the next level. His was the generation that really harnessed the technology revolution in guitar. Marino was, is, and always be my larger than life idol as seen by a gleaming-eyed teenager.
@michelcyr42323 жыл бұрын
I’m happy to say I was there in Bromont, Quebec, you could feel the electricity ⚡️ in the air throughout the show. Frank was it in Quebec and still is since at least 1972
@allannicolson26072 жыл бұрын
He plays an SG which he put three single coils in - liked the sound of a Strat, but preferred the feel etc of the SG.
@benkkonzsella85442 жыл бұрын
Me again, 🎸, grasshopper, has overtook the master, that is The best version of this song I have ever heard, just blown away,
@muncieboy682 жыл бұрын
amazing guitar, what a powerful voice. ashamed to say ive never heard of frank marino until today. wont be forgetting that name though.
@temporarysaint740 Жыл бұрын
Mike, Frank is an absolute gem of a person first and foremost. That guitar and voice are my all time favorite since 1975. Im glad you got exposure to his stuff. Dive in deep.
@TonyBeazley2 жыл бұрын
The man is laid-back and just groovin the hell out of it... like I can do this allll night long! 👍
@HummingLoud10 жыл бұрын
Holy Smoking guitar. This guy is a force of nature!
@brandonterzic10 жыл бұрын
Man Frank is the shit!! He totally takes the torch from Jimi but he has enough of his own thing in there to make it artistic and not mimicry. Jimi would have loved him.
@ronaldelliott43733 жыл бұрын
The best interpreter of Hendrix there’s ever been, period! I will concede Gary Moore, Stevie Ray, and many others. However, if you’ve seen Hendrix, this is the relentless vibe, soul, tone and vocal talent who lives atop the heap. I had the privilege to witness this show in 78. The Warehouse, New Orleans. Frank absolutely burned the place down. We could use a,”slight return”.
@louissmith52983 жыл бұрын
Awesome performance. The SG gives this song a new life with a heavier feel than Jimmi and other bands covering this song with strats.
@cravinbob5 жыл бұрын
Jimi opened a door and it will always be open. Nobody will ever create another door for rock guitar like Jimi did but we all appreciate the talent that came through it.
@usmessenger31993 жыл бұрын
ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITARIST TO EVER PLAY GUITAR.🎸🔊🎶☮️😎 BOB.
@elliottberry53174 жыл бұрын
Good lord!...The way he played that solo at the end, he made that guitar scream at you and demand attention like I've never really heard before. The great Frank (Melt your face off with my guitar) Marino. He is the Mutha F****n man!
@fredandpattychandler41308 жыл бұрын
Great thing about the Internet is it dispels the myth that great musicians are overlooked and unappreciated. We all come together to watch these amazing greats. This video has many views. If people weren't watching, there'd be nothing. It's fantastic to be able to watch Frank Marino whenever I want to.
@Bradley750627 жыл бұрын
then you've got people like me who loved (grew up in) the 70s and discovering bands that i've never heard of.. Mahogany Rush, wow...
@josephkingston92525 жыл бұрын
When people state or refer to some being overlooked, they mean that (in their day, when they were alive, they did not get the recognized attention they deserved.)
@squeakeththewheel4 жыл бұрын
Yep. Back in 1978 my younger brother said Frank Marino is as good or better than Hendrix. I said no way - couldn't appreciate a tribute band. Now I get it - he was right. A good tribute is a pleasure.
@christophermurphy71134 жыл бұрын
I'd say underappreciated, not unappreciated.
@nicktrierweiler36904 жыл бұрын
Great tone! Even with the low quality of the video you can still feel the emotion of the music. Jimi gave this video a thumbs up 👍
@MartyFavento9 жыл бұрын
Im 24 and Frank Marino influenced me a lot !! Im spreading good music in new generation :)
@robhat50425 жыл бұрын
good man . he was amazing
@northeastbirdsmore22814 жыл бұрын
Good to hear!!!
@salami1243 жыл бұрын
@@robhat5042 His new Blueray DVD is awesome, check it out www.mahoganyrush.net/dvd
@sammybaugues1260 Жыл бұрын
CAL JAM 1 and 2 survivor here ...I remember the day!
@stevemorse1088 жыл бұрын
Exceptionally good playing from the heart!
@woodychadwick98344 жыл бұрын
Of course I'm an old man now, however this song has allways been my favorite. No mater who played it. Frank's version is something else.
@danpolseno97286 ай бұрын
You will never hear a better version this guy rocks
@robbryant35885 жыл бұрын
I'm 66 and lived in KC, MO when Franks' second album, "Child of the Novelty' hit the FM airwaves. There were the stupid stories of "car wreck...waking up from a coma playing like Hendrix" yadda, yadda. There was a lot of resemblance to Hendrix' style on this album but it was done very well. One could tell that Frank spent a great deal of time capturing the nuances of Hendrix - on a completely different brand of guitar, no less. By his third albvum, "Strange Universe", Frank was developing his own style. Jazz runs, etc. Whoever heard of a rock guitarist playing jazz runs?!! The album, "Tales of the Unexpected", that contained his studio version of "...Watchtower" came out in 1979. By this time, he was full-blown into his own space with masterful explorations of many musical types, often in the same riff. One can tell just from watchng the way he holds the guitar in this video that this is a different breed of cat. A few others fall into his category; SRV and Gary Moore come to mind. Don't take offense, there a several others!! His songwriting ability is also in another class. If you want to experience a masterful example of his last(so far) studio work, check out "Eye of the Storm" from 2000-2001. I know I'm going long but let me say that I believe that the reason that Frank was never commercially successful was twofold. #1. Record companies. He has always hated them and refused to kowtow to them when they tried to put him into a specific musical genre. #2. Frank never played "boogie riffs". This is my definition of rock music that sounds best at a local club at midnight and fits the bill for that environment: the louder the better and quality doesn't matter. There ware a lot of "boogie" rockers back in the day, IMO. A lot of the stuff that Frank wrote is probably over the heads of the average rock fan. Aren't most of the all-time greats? Cheers!
@ArthriticBabe11 жыл бұрын
I love love love the expression on Frank's face...awesome guitar player !!
@kenmasse776410 жыл бұрын
One of Canada's greats on guitar.
@decarufeldaniel33275 жыл бұрын
He went to school in Laval Québec (au Campus Pont-Viau)
@WileECoyotey5 жыл бұрын
THE BEST ; Lifeson a far behind 2nd
@tesswolfe1794 жыл бұрын
@@WileECoyotey Don't forget Kim Mitchell. .....or the most skilled guitarist, in a different genre.....Mr. Lenny Breau.
@bencollins36364 жыл бұрын
WileECoyotey Lifeson in 79 would destroy this guy!
@shanghunter76973 жыл бұрын
@@bencollins3636 Only the immature would even speak of such a thing ! Comparing and assuming is for the weak minded.
@ph4rddesciple7194 ай бұрын
So blessed to have been to a Mahogany Rush concert at Winterland in SF
@DizzyDez6133 ай бұрын
I remember my Dad played this version for me like 15-20 years ago I think it was… Blew my fucking mind. I was obsessed with Jimi’s version when I was a teenager. Unpopular opinion, but I like this even more than the Hendrix one. There’s a “strength” or a “power” that I can’t describe to this version. Just the way Frank plays. Jimi was incredibly inventive, and sometimes the erraticism in his solos is what made him special. But the solo in particular with this one, every note is carefully planned. Or at least that’s how it “feels” when you listen to it. But it still somehow has a sense of spontaneity. I think that contrast is what I like so much about it.
@WeldonHunter2 ай бұрын
I bought this on vinyl and cassette when it first came out in 1979 after hearing the Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush Live album when it first came out. We'd been listening to Hendrix for years and one day my buddy stopped me in the parking lot across from the high school we both went to. He said hey come listen to this. He had the Live album playing and needless to say we missed most of our classes that day. I saw Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush and Ted Nugent in the same concert a few years later. Great concert. Frank's style is different from Jimi's but in a good way.
@jojonorris80475 жыл бұрын
I was there ...1979 Lakeland Florida...he opened for Nazareth
@robertoautore92525 жыл бұрын
The one and only, the greatest guitarist in history period, the Icon, the legend Frank Marino.
@denouch358 Жыл бұрын
I saw him in the 70's perform in St. Jean Quebec when he was just starting out. He may of been in his early twenties. I think it cost only $5 to get into the concert. He had a wall of old fender amps behind him and it was loud and sounded great wen he played this song. Too bad he doesn't perform anymore, I'd love to see him again.
@bradbeck42234 жыл бұрын
Frank Marinos "Strange Dreams" was one of the best songs I have heard to date... It took you on a journey like Rush Hemispheres, "Best way to describe it"...
@keiththompson3993 жыл бұрын
One of the best rockers , was able to see his show at the wax museum in dc 80s
@53mountainstream12 жыл бұрын
Best cover ever by a little known guitarist
@onusgumboot55652 жыл бұрын
Best cover of a cover
@GeneHolt9 жыл бұрын
this is best performance of the song of all....the rest I love just as much...just something bout this one....awesome to the max
@helmutbiehl24545 жыл бұрын
I love MARINO's music & guitar playing since 1975 when I discovered MAHOGANY RUSH's "Strange Universe" album in a recordshop in Munich. I was blown away! Since that time this band is one of my faves. Nearly each release did blow me away. "Worlds Anthem", "What's Next", his solo "The Power Of Rock & Roll" (sounds harmless but is a killer in melodies and solo guitar play). Ans so on. His voice is great. And his solos are a perfect combination of Power, of Passion & and of Melodies.
@Capricosm4 жыл бұрын
How come I just discovered Frank Marino on 29th October 2019 ??? Been following rock music since 1964. Thought I knew them all..
@guitpizz4 жыл бұрын
Frank is all about music. Though he could wipe the floor with most of the guitar players of the day he has never been involved in the usual rock star drama. But make no mistake he is very articulate and very smart. Great producer as well.
@rking62477 жыл бұрын
Some musicians play music. Others feel it.
@greasedog9 жыл бұрын
Got to see Frank and Mahogany Rush back in the 70s. I really didn't know anything about them at the time. Mahogany Rush opened for somebody else. I don't even remember who that was but I was hook on this band after that. Saw Robin Trower too. Both of those guys are underrated guitar Gods.
@Edje0013 жыл бұрын
This was Live at Bromont. Awesome!!!!!!!!
@chuckpollard47784 жыл бұрын
THAT TONE IS KILLER FOR THAT STYLE OF JIMI'S PLAYING STYLE. AWESOME!
@greglee27852 жыл бұрын
Love Frank Marino playing. Fantastic
@timpyle7452 Жыл бұрын
This is what i miss .... long haired acid music .....
@Marshall_EL347 жыл бұрын
Not even close ...best take on "All Along The Watchtower" that I have ever heard. Love Jimi ...not doubt ...but Frank's voice smokes Jimi. And this take ...if I could have it direct from the source ...through all TUBE gear ...on a reel to reel ...well, just check me out, I'm in heaven.
@Stereostupid5 жыл бұрын
JetStream EL34 dude he’s playing jimi’s version almost note for note Hendrix made that cover his own this guy is copying Hendrix obviously and Hendrix’s studio version definitely destroys this one in many ways Jimis tone and licks in the middle solo can not be duplicated at all and I’ve seen many greats cover it and they are actually trying to replicate it identically and unfortunately can not Eric Johnson,Eric gales this guy Gary Moore etc
@dennissweeney67744 жыл бұрын
My first concert was FRANK Marino and Mahogany Rush open up for Kansas at MSG NYC in 78 then about a month later I saw VAN HALEN open for Sabbath at MSG NYC what a good start for my concert career and was lucky to see some killer shows .LONG LIVE ROCK
@davedrd88292 жыл бұрын
Thank you Canada 🇨🇦!!
@alainbergeron2422 жыл бұрын
The last time I remembrer you a show i share with you was in Sherbrooke at Théâtre Granada. It was The first time à guitar player playing withought wires .I was sitting upstairs in the balconies zone. 2 drops of lsd25. I never forget it. Thank you Frank for your générosité.👍❤
@patrickmertz544624 күн бұрын
Outstanding cover!!! I’ve heard of Frank Marino over the years but haven’t checked him out closely. He clearly deserves great respect!
@toddvandell854 жыл бұрын
The mighty, far too underrated, Jim Ayoub behind the drum kit, I believe.
@owenbruce4120 Жыл бұрын
Frank does a great job...a plug for Jeff Healey's live version... Man oh man these guys were so expressive 🎶✌🎶✌
@amsedelm9 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome! Frank is the man!!!
@russellme19532 жыл бұрын
I saw him live around 1970 '71 in New Orleans. It was the loudest concert I've been to. I was literally deaf for 2 days.
@MrMike91588 жыл бұрын
It's been 8 months since I've seen this video, but I am so glad I still have it. Marino put so much into his playing. I was watching his face from 4:12 to 4:42 on the video and you can just see him pouring his soul into his playing. There is only one Hendrix and the world knows that, but this man has been so under rated in the discussion of all time great guitarists. Granted, he was "back in the day", but so am I, so I don't care. Music and guitarists from my era will never die or be forgotten. Even today, David Gilmour is out there with his masterful guitar hitting the charts. Marino deserves to be in any conversation about great guitarists. And so the old man rambles....lol.
@JohnnyFiveEagles8 жыл бұрын
+MrMike9158 all his albums were phenomenal for French kid eh?
@MrMike91588 жыл бұрын
+JohnFive Eagles Szuros Hey John, nice to hear from you. Yep, not too shabby for a French kid...lol I sometimes wonder if American audiences realize just how much talent has drifted south from Canada to give us the gift of their talents over the years. The first ones I can remember personally are "The Guess Who" and "Gordon Lightfoot". Damn, I'm old....lol. Take care my friend.
@sammydoutt17208 жыл бұрын
+MrMike9158 glad you liked it.. It wasn't on here at the time when I uploaded & I thought it deserved to be. I was glad that I got it onto a digital format before the tape got more worn. I have the entire show he was on big time that night.
@MrMike91588 жыл бұрын
+sammy doutt Thanks again Sammy. That's awesome. I bet you enjoy that show. Take care man.
@zeb418 жыл бұрын
+MrMike9158 Trust me. This guy is well aware of the talent that came from Canada, and I'm grateful for it. Damn good music.
@redghost31704 жыл бұрын
Wow, Franks tone. And that drummer.
@markfloyd28962 жыл бұрын
Hugely underrated guitarist!
@MrMultimurrell5 жыл бұрын
MrMike9158 I'm not a young kid either. I am now 61. In the mid '70's I had the great privilege of receiving an impromptu guitar lesson from one of my heroes, Frank Marino. It was at the Edgewater Inn in Seattle Wa after one of his shows at The Paramount. A good friend of mine (we still run together today) and now accomplished author, was doing an after show interview with Frank, when I chimed in and asked a few questions about 'licks', runs and stuff, Frank turned the interview into my guitar lesson. I remember a very sound piece of advise Frank gave me, "Always listen to sax players and try to recreate those sounds on the guitar."..Great for learning solos and licks!...Later that evening Frank went with us to go see a high school friend of ours by the name of Randy Hansen (see on youtube!) at a place called Parker's Ballroom (defunked). Frank was so blown away by Randy that he actually was throwing the idea of creating a 'HENDRIX" power band where a group of guitarist would perform expanded extra guitar lambasted versions of Hendrix style music. That night Frank actually extended an invitation to Randy to JOIN MAHOGANY RUSH! This is not something that is documented in the annals of rock history, but I was there and it is fact...It was quite a night !... Let me fast forward a few years...Little did I know I would end up a resident of Canada for ten years...No crystal ball could have ever convinced me of that...But through the years I held residency in Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. I was a partner in a show bar in NS and meant and became friends with many wonderful Maritime musicians....Matt Minglewood, Sam Moon, Donnie Muir, Barrie Ryan, Frank McKay...The reason I go into this is this, I have great respect for Canada and it's many wonderful artists...I also have a deep affinity for Hendrix....I grew up in Seattle (his hometown), as a kid I skipped school to try to attend his funeral, I attended his last Seattle concert at Sick's Stadium...My friend Randy Hansen has made a living off of his unique Henrixy appearance and no holds bar Hendrix show....He's toured with Noel Redding, Buddy Miles, Mitch Mitchell, Uli John Roth, ect... Even doing the soundtrack for Apocalypse NOW ( the scene where they drop acid and are on the river with bombs going off all around....Randy!)...Robin Trower came out of Procol Harum and painted with the same textures Hendrix used but at the same time did not try to 'rip' off Hendrix runs, songs or mystique....Now let's get to Frank Marino....What drew me to your comments where the reference to Maqhogany Rush hailed from Canada with the inference that because he hailed from Canada he didn't have access to as much commercial success as say Jimi Hendrix. MrMike9158? That's sad to read, my Canadian friend! It sounds whiny and reflects the mentality of some sort of Canadian jealousy when a Canadian musician doesn't reach the international recognition of icons they are 'similar' to...I used the word 'similar' in the lightest form...Frank Marino is highly technical and proficient as a guitarist. That is a well known fact among guitarist! His understanding of how jazz and blues can blend in a seamless cycophany of beautiful soundscapes is largely what draws in his listeners. So in short how or why did Frank Marino NOT become a bigger star??? Two things HYPE! And MATERIAL! When Frank exploded onto the scene there was a 'void' left by Jimi...Frank stepped in at the time as the 'new' heir apparent. For us kids, it drew our ear, pulled us in...this was wild, there was something amazing happening....No one could do what Hendrix did!!???...But wait, then when you listened and read the stories....the slow steady drip of hype started to become louder and louder...We read the stories of how Frank revealed how he took acid and was in the hospital, how the Hendrix sound found him in a 'Purple Haze' how the name Mahogany Rush was introduced to him has he was tripping...Now all revealed as untruths!!! Then listen to the album Child of the Novelty....We can all hear the theme...Frank is The Child of the Novelty and is the resurrection of Jimi Hendrix...He was 'Makin his Wave'.("just came back from the grave'???? C'mon...really?.).He was redoing personal and iconic Hendrix signatures...(Guit War- ...and the Gods made love)...Tales of the Unexpected....To play the Dylan song All Along the Watchtower...kinda like Jimi with no 'real' originality??....Uninspiring....Dylan said Hendrix made that song his very own. At least when Stevie did Voodoo Child he 'became' a Voodoo Child in his own right, putting a completely fresh spin on the Hendrix classic , all the while making it clear it was a respectful tribute to his hero. So the hype became apparent...Marino was trying too hard to replace Jimi as the Novelty and the Resurrection!!!..... Soon after the (Hendrix) rut he dug for himself, his material just became less and less interesting...Nothing new, nothing changes, not a lot of great new original stuff...So then we see it was a lack of material....That along with poor marketing!...I love Frank Marino, don't get me wrong!...I cannot wait until he gets his shit together and releases his live DVD he's been working on for years now...I enjoy seeing Frank play his old Hendrixy resurrection tunes now more than ever...He's much more interesting as he gets older and still shreds! It takes me back to the magical time of 'The Novelty' and the possibility that Jimi's spirit lives...No, if that where possible...Randy got that...What Frank got was cool...But it needed a bit more introspection in the originality department...You can only do the Henrix trip so long...or you are merely a clone...I hope you don't take offense Mr Mike...Standing up for our heroes is the right thing to do...I admire that...But please...know there are many other musicians throughout the world who should of or could have been more successful than they were....IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WHERE THEY WERE FROM (although, occasionally geography has played a part in some of the more remotes places...)....Canada has brought us many wonderful artist...They delivered! America has brought many...Europe...ect..But in each of those places there where more artist that just missed 'the grasp'....Sadly, (although respected and responsibly a success!) Frank seems to be one who missed....Perhaps he was reaching for one of those '7 golden rings' in Make my Wave...
@lisat93222 жыл бұрын
I saw Stillwater, Rex and Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush at the Hollywood Sportatorium in Hollywood FL when I was a teenager in the 70's. I'll never forget it.
@nickpavlovich23122 жыл бұрын
EPIC FRANK MARINO. LISTENING FROM MONROE, MICHIGAN OCT 2021
@michaelobrien82193 ай бұрын
He's such a guitar warrior!
@michaeljosephmerritt76112 жыл бұрын
Mr. Mike9158 is right. In the day, haters would have those type of complaints about Frank Marino. I never bought into it, nor did hard core musicians whom I played his records for. Nothing but respect for Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush, and so did the musicians who heard him for the first time. Frank Marino was a one of a kind, and is still as good as any rock and roll musician in earth.
@philwright2480 Жыл бұрын
I saw him live around this time, with Judas Priest, Epic Night
@richardgarcia6672 жыл бұрын
Frank Marino killin it Class in session!!
@alejandrohernandezyanez26955 жыл бұрын
Frank Marino, incredible guitarrista y compositor! Su album "live" es una de las mejores grabaciones en vivo!!!
@trevorgwelch74125 жыл бұрын
Infinite sustain 🎸✨✨✨✨✨ Genius Playing
@grantleong20652 жыл бұрын
He was one of the greatest artists around
@beoz6584 жыл бұрын
My brother bought all of Frank's albums so that was my introduction to this brilliant guitarist.
@SchoolBusMechanic7 жыл бұрын
A prolific rock star! I hear Jimi Hendrix so tight when he plays.
@electricporo3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding!! Simply outstanding video. Bless you man!
@Guitarandbeyond8 жыл бұрын
I think it was in 1971, My band was on a show in Montreal or it might have been a battle of bands. We might have been called " Isaac Bicker" at the time. Anyway we did our set and we about to pack up and go home when a friend, John John Maciejewski of the Souls of Inspyration said that we had to stick around to see this 16 year old kid play guitar. That kid was Frank Marino. He blew us away. I was an instant fan. From then on I would get out to see him whenever I could. It was magical. Heavily Hendrix influenced but taken to another level. It was very electronic , he used tapes and all kinds of pedals, custom made amps. They were mostly a trio in the beginning but the sound was orchestral.
@hippydippy5 жыл бұрын
WOW! That must have been mind blowing.
@10000Rachel2 жыл бұрын
Just Amazing!
@Marshall_EL346 жыл бұрын
For me ...by far ...the BEST All Along The Watchtower ...I have ever heard. Studio, live or artist ...right here ....is the BEST All Along The Watchtower.
@beoz6584 жыл бұрын
Day on the Green in Oakland it was a cloudy day and cold and for some reason Frank's music was perfect . Years later I saw Frank at a small club in Santa Clara and he was loud enough for Day on the Green took me a couple days to get my hearing back .
@michaelseymour35345 жыл бұрын
Such an underrated talent.
@chrisbrewer71494 жыл бұрын
Frank is so badass he's a great dude too I talked his ear one night an he let me I've seen him take over shows . Trust if you were a headliner you had to know you were gonna get smoked if he opened . Terrific guitar player there should be more an he should get the recognition as a guitar player .
@TheKawasakikid15 жыл бұрын
How can you give a thumbs down to a jam like that?! They probably don't even know who Hendrix was.
@woodychadwick98346 жыл бұрын
I like this version.
@richardsierra98844 жыл бұрын
Remember seeing Frank Marino play back in the 70's in El Paso Texas and it usually took 3 to 4 days to get over his awesome performances. Just raw talent at its best 😎